How to REALLY Heal
Your Dog’s Car Phobia – LIVE
No more drooling, shaking, or sudden shutdowns.
4 weeks, starting June 4th, to help your dog feel safe in the car – so you can finally enjoy going places together.
An Industry-Changing Online Program by Bestselling Author Annie Phenix
Live classes each Wednesday in June at 4 pm/MDT which is 6pm/EDT and 11:30 pm/UK time (recordings available, of course)
Join for just one payment of $125
If your dog trembles, pants, or throws up during car rides, that’s not just a weird quirk – it’s a cry for help.
You notice it every time.
The hesitation at the door.
The tense body.
The way your dog lowers their head, drools, or digs in their heels as you walk toward the car.
Maybe they pace. Whine. Bark.
Maybe they freeze.
Maybe they seem “fine” – until they throw up before you’ve even made it down the street.
You tell yourself:
“Maybe it’s motion sickness.”
“Maybe they’ll grow out of it.”
“Some dogs just don’t like car rides.”
But deep down… something doesn’t feel right.
You dread getting them in the car, even for things you want to do together.
Vet visits become stressful. Weekend getaways feel impossible.
You’ve skipped hikes, holidays, and spontaneous outings because the car ride felt like too much – for both of you.
And while you try to keep calm, inside you’re cycling through frustration, guilt, and heartbreak.
Why is this so hard?
What am I doing wrong?
Will I ever be able to just enjoy a ride with my dog?
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
This isn’t just a quirk. This is car phobia. And it’s more common – and more treatable – than you think.
More than 50% of dogs show signs of anxiety in the car.
Most people just don’t recognize it.
Worse, most advice – from ginger snaps to vet meds to “just keep driving”- doesn’t treat the real problem.
Because what your dog is experiencing isn’t bad behavior or a weak stomach.
It’s a trauma response, and trauma needs a different kind of care.
The good news?
Car phobia doesn’t have to be a life sentence.
With the right approach, your dog can feel safe in the car.
You can enjoy going places together, peacefully, confidently, without the pit in your stomach.
Hi, I’m Annie Phenix
“Recognizing car phobia as a trauma response changed everything.”
I’m a professional dog trainer with 25+ years of experience and author of two bestselling books:
📖 The Midnight Dog Walkers: Positive Training and Practical Advice for Living With Reactive and Aggressive Dogs
📖 Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs
I know how hard this is because I’ve lived it.
I didn’t create this course because I read a few studies or simply got curious about car anxiety.
I created it because I was living a nightmare every time I had to put my two Heeler brothers, Finn and Cooper, in the car.
They were just five and a half weeks old when I brought them home.
They’d already been through a traumatic transport, ripped from their mother too early and dumped in the back of a truck for a long, stressful ride.
By the time I picked them up, the damage had been done.
That two-hour drive home was pure panic:
💔 Diarrhea.
💔 Vomiting.
💔 Trembling.
💔 Drooling.
💔 Complete shutdown.
And it didn’t stop there.
Every single car ride – for years – was a disaster.
I tried everything. Ginger. Medication. Vet-recommended treatments. Classical conditioning. Only going to “fun” places. All of it.
None of it worked.
Because none of it addressed what was actually happening:
My dogs weren’t car sick.
They weren’t “just sensitive.”
They were traumatized.
And until I saw it for what it really was – a nervous system stuck in panic mode – I couldn’t help them.
But once I did?
Everything changed.
That’s what this course is: the exact process I used to help my dogs heal, for real.
This isn’t a handful of tips.
It’s a trauma-informed, science-backed system built from lived experience and decades of professional training.
And now, for the first time ever, I’m teaching it LIVE – walking you through every step in real-time, with support along the way.
So if you’re ready to stop guessing, stop Googling, and finally start healing…
Let’s get your dog (and you) the peace you both deserve.
Introducing How to REALLY Heal Your Dog’s Car Phobia
A 10-step journey to safety, confidence, and calm, for both of you.
This course isn’t about “managing symptoms.”
It’s about true, lasting healing – the kind that rebuilds your dog’s nervous system from the inside out, and helps you both feel at peace again.
Whether your dog shakes, pants, drools, shuts down, or simply refuses to get in the car…
You’ll get the full roadmap I used to help my own and countless clients’ dogs move from meltdown to mellow ride – no meds, no bribes, no force.
Here’s what we’ll walk through together:
Step One: Begin at the Beginning
Discover why your dog’s healing starts with you, and the one question to ask before you try anything else.
Step Two: What to Do Right Now
The counterintuitive first move that sets the stage for recovery (hint: it’s probably the opposite of what you’ve been told).
Step Three: Calm is the New Goal
Why “safety” isn’t a vibe, it’s a biological need. And how to create it without isolating your dog or giving up your life.
Step Four: Do Nothing Faster
How slowing down speeds up healing – and why a “cortisol vacation” is the most important gift you can give your dog.
Step Five: The Nose Knows
Tap into your dog’s most powerful superpower to calm their brain and rewire how they experience the world.
Step Six: The 30-Day Check-In
Learn to see the progress you might be missing – and how to adjust if your dog isn’t ready to move forward yet.
Step Seven: Gentle Car Exposure
Exactly what to do (and what not to do) when you’re ready to reintroduce the car – including the cues you’re accidentally giving away.
Step Eight: Consent Is Key
Why forcing your dog into the car undoes all your progress – and how to create true, voluntary participation (this changes everything).
Step Nine: Little by Little
How to spot the “glimmers” that healing is happening – and what to do when setbacks show up (because they will).
Step Ten: Exploring the Big World Together
Take your first real outing together with confidence, calm – and your dog’s full consent.
This isn’t just about getting your dog from Point A to Point B.
It’s about transforming car rides from a source of stress into something your dog can actually enjoy.
It’s about helping your dog feel safe in their body again, and helping you feel like the calm, capable guide they trust.
It’s about reclaiming the life you dreamed of when you brought them home: the hikes, the vet visits without drama, the spontaneous “let’s go!” moments.
And the best part?
You don’t have to do it alone.
Here’s How the Live Course Works
Everything you need to help your dog heal – with real-time support every step of the way.
When you join, you’ll get instant access to the full course materials, and in June only, you’ll also get to walk through it with me, live.
You’ll receive:
✅ 10 on-demand video lessons
Each one guides you step-by-step through a key part of the healing process, so you always know exactly what to do – and when.
✅ The full downloadable guide (PDF)
Think of it as your car phobia recovery blueprint. You can print it, highlight it, revisit it anytime.
✅ 4 weekly LIVE support sessions (Wednesdays in June)
Every week, I’ll walk you through the course in real-time, answer your questions, and help you personalize the process to your dog.
✅ Q&A opportunities in every session
You’ll have plenty of space to get the answers you need – no question is too small or too “silly.” You’re not alone.
✅ Access to our private community space
Got a question between calls? Want to celebrate a win or share a tough moment? Our supportive community is here for you, every step of the way.
You’ll have all the tools and the support you need to finally stop feeling stuck, and start helping your dog feel safe.
Picture this …
- Your dog runs to the door when they hear your car keys – tail wagging, eyes bright, eager to go.
- They hop into the car willingly, maybe even with a little happy dance on the way.
- No more trembling, no more vomit bags in the glove box, no more tense, teary drives.
- Vet visits, road trips, weekend hikes – they’re back on the table, without stress or guilt.
- You finally get to enjoy the little things: rolling the windows down, playing music, seeing your dog relaxed in the rearview mirror.
- You feel proud, calm, and connected, knowing your dog trusts you, and that you helped make this peace possible.
- Your dog looks at you from the back seat and you just know – they feel safe. You both do.
This is what’s possible when you REALLY heal your dog’s car phobia.
Ready to Help Your Dog Heal and Finally Enjoy the Ride?
If your dog struggles in the car – whether they drool, shake, bark, vomit, freeze, or just seem “off” every time you go somewhere – this course was made for you.
And for the first time ever, you don’t have to do it alone.
In June only, I’ll be walking you through every step of the process live, with Q&A sessions each week and a private community where you can ask questions and share the journey with others who get it.
It’s just $125 – intentionally priced to be as accessible as possible.
Because I know how many people are struggling with this quietly.
And I know what a difference it makes when you finally see your dog relax in the car – and know you made that possible.
Purchase the Course
Just $125
- Open for purchase now
- Instant access to 10 video lessons
- Printable Healing Car Phobia Blueprint
- Lifetime access
- 4 LIVE training and Q&A sessions with Annie (via Zoom) – each Wednesday in June at 4 pm/MDT which is 6pm/EDT and 11:30 pm/UK time (recordings available, of course)
- Access to the community
NOTE: If you’re already a member of The Canine Trauma Clinic on Mighty Networks or purchased other courses or programs, please access the community space here and purchase the course from inside.
You’re not too late. Your dog isn’t “too much.” And you’re not alone.
Let’s turn car phobia into calm rides and help your dog feel safe, at last.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Even if your dog ‘tolerates’ the car but seems off, restless, or shut down, this course will help you create a calmer, more joyful experience for both of you.
100%. Science and compassion are our only tools. Our training is based on respect and aims to create deep safety for dogs. There is no room for any methods or tools based on fear.
No problem! The course is pre-recorded, so you’ll never miss a thing. You’ll also have access to the community space to ask questions in between. And the recording of the live Q&A call will also be available in the course area.
Apart from the weekly live calls thoughout June, this is a go-at-your-own-pace course. You’ll need just a few minutes each day to reflect, observe, and apply what you learn. The goal is steady progress, not perfection.
Yes. The process was designed exactly for dogs with extreme car phobia. You’ll learn how to back up, slow down, and rebuild trust from the ground up, even if your dog currently refuses to approach the car.
Most “solutions” treat symptoms. This course goes deeper – it’s trauma-informed, based in canine body language, emotional safety, and real choice. It’s not a trick. It’s true healing.
You’ll have lifetime access to the pre-recorded lessons as well as the recordings of the live walkthrough in June.
Because this is a live, digital program with instant access, we don’t offer refunds but if you’re unsure, join the free June 2 Q&A to get a feel for what’s included and ask any questions before you join.
Still Got Questions?
Get in touch: https://choosetotrainhumane.com/contact-us/
Now You Have a Choice
You can keep doing what you’ve been doing…
Trying random tips.
Avoiding outings.
Feeling anxious before every car ride and guilty afterward.
Or you can do something different.
You can help your dog feel safe.
You can finally understand what’s really going on — and how to change it.
You can reclaim the life you imagined when you brought your dog home — one where you go places together with joy and confidence.
You don’t have to wait for “someday.”
Healing can start today.
So what’s your next step?
I look forward to seeing you inside.
Annie
