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hayhay234 · 04-18-2006, 11:18 AM

Illy has a harness that connects to my car's seat belt. So she sits in the passenger seat but she can't climb all over the car. She seems to like it. She loves car rides.

RowdysMom · 04-18-2006, 02:47 PM

We have 3

carseats! One console lookout which Rowdy loves - but now that we have Rexy too - we have another that hooks onto the passenger seat - but..... after reading livingdustmops post a few weeks ago, we got a buddy lookout so the both of them could ride in the backseat. Now, we only tried it out day before yesterday and I was surprised that Rowdy tolerated it as well as he did - he's used to being on the console so that he can lay his head on my shoulder.

Anyway, he did OK and so did Rex. The only problem is that their straps got crossed when they switched sides. We have a looong car trip coming up in June - about 15 hours over 3-4 days, so they will get plenty of riding practice.

Note: the buddy lookout is waaaay bigger than I thought it was - so if you get it, be prepared. I do think it is the way to go for us because Rex is only 3 months old and he wants to be with Rowdy. Rowdy, on the other hand, kinda wants to be wtih him and kinda not - so we'll see how it goes.

Tiger's Mom · 04-18-2006, 03:13 PM

Here's Tiger's favorite position when on a long trip . . . he gets so bored he just goes to sleep!

JillandJack · 05-08-2006, 07:16 PM

We just got a Snoozer. Took the family out for our first ride in the Snoozer. Jill loved it. Jack was in his new safety harness. He didn't like it so much cause he wasn't able to hop around the truck. Jack will get to try the new Snoozer out as well and if he likes it we will get another.
Thank to all for your brilliant insight into keeping our furbabies safe when riding in the car.

Tophersmom · 05-08-2006, 07:40 PM

For the first couple of months that I had Topher, he travelled in the crate, which was seatbelted onto the seat. The problem I had with that was if ever I was involved in an accident, Topher would be tossed around INSIDE the crate, and I didn't like that idea.

A few weeks ago we purchased an Outward Hound car seat and it's attached to one of the second row captains chairs in my van. I can't put him in the front due to the airbags. I was putting off purchasing a seat due to cost, but luckily a friend of mine found one in a town 3 hours from here for 39.99...an excellent price. I was thinking that I'd have to spend 100.00 for sure!

I've been involved in enough accidents to know that ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN and that they can happen anytime, anywhere and when you least expect them. I would feel so darn guilty if anything happened to Topher because I didn't have him restrained properly.

He's getting more and more used to the carseat each time we go out....it wasn't an instant love affair, that's for sure! He sits there and stares at me...lol...as if to say 'what are you doing to me, woman?' hehe But I can relax, knowing that if anything were to happen, I've done everything in my power to keep him safe.

...Last November while out doing an errand, an elderly gentleman pulled out in front of me from a stop sign. (he didn't stop, nor did he see me). I had to slam on the brakes, but I still hit him and the impact (though I was travelling at a very slow speed) was quite severe. I was properly restrained in my seatbelt, but still had some injuries. I can't imagine what a relatively minor accident like that would do to an unrestrained yorkie....

chestermama · 05-09-2006, 12:05 AM

I have a vestharness for chester from canine friendly products, it is a harness that is a safety restraint, the seat belt goes through it. The vest is padded as well and it is prestty comfortable for him, he is in the passenger seat. My new honda civic has a sensor in the seat so anything under 60lbs the side and front airbag will not deploy, I love it..................

KELLYLYNN · 05-09-2006, 03:55 AM

Mine sit on my lap too, if i put them in a crate they flip out and get all worked up and sick, Harley likes his head out the window too to fill the air blowing. Haley will sit on my lap or Mikes.

Olivier · 05-09-2006, 04:01 AM

I have bags from Sherpa and and Daba - Doo .

xBUTTERCUPx · 05-09-2006, 05:05 AM

When I'm riding with my husband, Buttercup sits in my lap but when I'm alone or with my son, he's in the back seat either with my son or by himself. I don't really know if that is a safe thing to do though.

Annabelles_mom · 05-09-2006, 06:18 AM

I get my yorkie in two more weeks, but I have been thinking about car seats. I found this one, I think I will get it.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13312&N=2001+113233

njyorkieluvr · 05-16-2006, 02:31 PM

I thought I was the only one with yorkie car freakout syndrome. I just went to the Dr Foster site and ordered the rear seat harness, I dont like those booster seats for some reason.
Kenyon is ok in the car as long as his head is up and out...does anyone know why they freak out about that in the car? He is fine in the house..walking...secured in the carrier, soft or hard..but put him in the car and turn on the motor...u would think he was being murdered!!!

04-18-2006, 11:18 AM	#31
hayhay234 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 113	Illy has a harness that connects to my car's seat belt. So she sits in the passenger seat but she can't climb all over the car. She seems to like it. She loves car rides. __________________ I love my Illy!!

04-18-2006, 02:47 PM	#32
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	We have 3 carseats! One console lookout which Rowdy loves - but now that we have Rexy too - we have another that hooks onto the passenger seat - but..... after reading livingdustmops post a few weeks ago, we got a buddy lookout so the both of them could ride in the backseat. Now, we only tried it out day before yesterday and I was surprised that Rowdy tolerated it as well as he did - he's used to being on the console so that he can lay his head on my shoulder. Anyway, he did OK and so did Rex. The only problem is that their straps got crossed when they switched sides. We have a looong car trip coming up in June - about 15 hours over 3-4 days, so they will get plenty of riding practice. Note: the buddy lookout is waaaay bigger than I thought it was - so if you get it, be prepared. I do think it is the way to go for us because Rex is only 3 months old and he wants to be with Rowdy. Rowdy, on the other hand, kinda wants to be wtih him and kinda not - so we'll see how it goes. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

04-18-2006, 03:13 PM	#33
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	Here's Tiger's favorite position when on a long trip . . . he gets so bored he just goes to sleep! Attached Thumbnails

05-08-2006, 07:16 PM	#34
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	We Got A Snoozer!!! We just got a Snoozer. Took the family out for our first ride in the Snoozer. Jill loved it. Jack was in his new safety harness. He didn't like it so much cause he wasn't able to hop around the truck. Jack will get to try the new Snoozer out as well and if he likes it we will get another. Thank to all for your brilliant insight into keeping our furbabies safe when riding in the car. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

05-08-2006, 07:40 PM	#35
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	For the first couple of months that I had Topher, he travelled in the crate, which was seatbelted onto the seat. The problem I had with that was if ever I was involved in an accident, Topher would be tossed around INSIDE the crate, and I didn't like that idea. A few weeks ago we purchased an Outward Hound car seat and it's attached to one of the second row captains chairs in my van. I can't put him in the front due to the airbags. I was putting off purchasing a seat due to cost, but luckily a friend of mine found one in a town 3 hours from here for 39.99...an excellent price. I was thinking that I'd have to spend 100.00 for sure! I've been involved in enough accidents to know that ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN and that they can happen anytime, anywhere and when you least expect them. I would feel so darn guilty if anything happened to Topher because I didn't have him restrained properly. He's getting more and more used to the carseat each time we go out....it wasn't an instant love affair, that's for sure! He sits there and stares at me...lol...as if to say 'what are you doing to me, woman?' hehe But I can relax, knowing that if anything were to happen, I've done everything in my power to keep him safe. ...Last November while out doing an errand, an elderly gentleman pulled out in front of me from a stop sign. (he didn't stop, nor did he see me). I had to slam on the brakes, but I still hit him and the impact (though I was travelling at a very slow speed) was quite severe. I was properly restrained in my seatbelt, but still had some injuries. I can't imagine what a relatively minor accident like that would do to an unrestrained yorkie.... __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

05-09-2006, 12:05 AM	#36
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I have a vestharness for chester from canine friendly products, it is a harness that is a safety restraint, the seat belt goes through it. The vest is padded as well and it is prestty comfortable for him, he is in the passenger seat. My new honda civic has a sensor in the seat so anything under 60lbs the side and front airbag will not deploy, I love it..................

05-09-2006, 03:55 AM	#37
KELLYLYNN Harley, Haley & Micah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pa Posts: 686	Mine sit on my lap too, if i put them in a crate they flip out and get all worked up and sick, Harley likes his head out the window too to fill the air blowing. Haley will sit on my lap or Mikes. __________________ KELLY, HARLEY & HALEY

05-09-2006, 04:01 AM	#38
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	I have bags from Sherpa and and Daba - Doo .

05-09-2006, 05:05 AM	#39
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	When I'm riding with my husband, Buttercup sits in my lap but when I'm alone or with my son, he's in the back seat either with my son or by himself. I don't really know if that is a safe thing to do though.

05-09-2006, 06:18 AM	#40
Annabelles_mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 314	I get my yorkie in two more weeks, but I have been thinking about car seats. I found this one, I think I will get it. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13312&N=2001+113233

05-16-2006, 02:31 PM	#41
njyorkieluvr Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 67	I thought I was the only one with yorkie car freakout syndrome. I just went to the Dr Foster site and ordered the rear seat harness, I dont like those booster seats for some reason. Kenyon is ok in the car as long as his head is up and out...does anyone know why they freak out about that in the car? He is fine in the house..walking...secured in the carrier, soft or hard..but put him in the car and turn on the motor...u would think he was being murdered!!! __________________