we do short rides all the time. the adapt or die method is what we have been doing. i ignore her the whole time she is plastered under the dashboard and praise her whenever she is on the seat looking out or shows an interest in what is going on. Just not sure how long this is going to take. i don't mind her on the floorboard except for long rides and i am the one that has to have her at my feet. the other problem will come in when she gets bigger than the 40 pounds she is now!