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Britster · 10-23-2010, 07:53 AM

I would personally never do it.

But I think it depends. Weather-wise, if it's hot at all, NO dog should EVER be left in the car. But I think a big dog who is in a car in cool weather is fine as long as it's not over an hour.

The other night we went out to dinner, and there was a dog hanging his head out the window and was probably about 60lbs or so, and big and furry. It was like 55 degrees outside so I know he was comfortable and just hangin' out, he was fine.

However with little dogs, and so many being stolen, etc. No! I wouldn't. Plus Jackson would probably bark the whole time. I know this because the only time I've left him in the car is when I'm dogsitting and their dog is aggressive so I leave Jackson in the car while I let them out in the yard and he barks almost the whole time, lol. I've also left him with I have to go into the gas station but I can see him through the window (and he can see me- so no barking) and I take like all of 60 seconds.

10-23-2010, 07:53 AM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I would personally never do it. But I think it depends. Weather-wise, if it's hot at all, NO dog should EVER be left in the car. But I think a big dog who is in a car in cool weather is fine as long as it's not over an hour. The other night we went out to dinner, and there was a dog hanging his head out the window and was probably about 60lbs or so, and big and furry. It was like 55 degrees outside so I know he was comfortable and just hangin' out, he was fine. However with little dogs, and so many being stolen, etc. No! I wouldn't. Plus Jackson would probably bark the whole time. I know this because the only time I've left him in the car is when I'm dogsitting and their dog is aggressive so I leave Jackson in the car while I let them out in the yard and he barks almost the whole time, lol. I've also left him with I have to go into the gas station but I can see him through the window (and he can see me- so no barking) and I take like all of 60 seconds. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 10-23-2010 at 07:54 AM.