Texas Meet-Up

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by bionicgirl

Thanks for the suggestion...I bought one of those car seats for small dogs at Petsmart today. It cost $20. I installed it in less than a minute and took little Zackie on a drive through the neigborhood. He loves his new car seat. He looked so happy in it. No anxiety at all. The best thing I've bought yet. Now we can go on trips together! Woohoo!

I am so happy that Zack likes his new car seat. If it's like Maggie, I also will put one of her favorite small toys in there with her, if we are going to be driving for over an hour. Happy Traveling To You Both.

[bionicgirl]

That's a great idea to put one of his toys in his sporty new car seat. It has pockets on the side so you can store all kinds of things...his leash, toys, treats, water bowl etc.

I'm taking Zack out for a neighborhood drive everyday so he can really get use to his car seat. He loves it so far. He's small enough (4.5 lbs) so he can curl up in it for a nap.

Am I a crazy mom or what?

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by bionicgirl

That's a great idea to put one of his toys in his sporty new car seat. It has pockets on the side so you can store all kinds of things...his leash, toys, treats, water bowl etc.

I'm taking Zack out for a neighborhood drive everyday so he can really get use to his car seat. He loves it so far. He's small enough (4.5 lbs) so he can curl up in it for a nap.

Am I a crazy mom or what?

I took Maggie out for a ride this morning too. But then one of the stops was to the vet. She got her rabies, 1st kennel cough vac, and nails clipped. She is a whopping 3.14lbs. now. Didn't want her to think that our trip to town was for doctor only, so we made a few more rounds. Each time we headed for the next destination, she would sit still in her carseat while I hooked the safety clip. She would watch out the window every stop and turn. When we stopped at the next visit, she would sit still while I unhooked her. I just love the carseat. I can't imagine trying to drive with a wiggle worm without one.

[bionicgirl]

Zack is a wiggle worm too...LOL

I noticed while he was in his car seat he would try to climb out so he could be with me. I would gently push him back in and give him a treat each time. Maybe I should tighten up the safety strap some?

I'll try to get a photo of him in his car seat and post it.

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by bionicgirl

Zack is a wiggle worm too...LOL

I noticed while he was in his car seat he would try to climb out so he could be with me. I would gently push him back in and give him a treat each time. Maybe I should tighten up the safety strap some?

I'll try to get a photo of him in his car seat and post it.

For sure shorten the safety lead. If too long, he could jump out and really hurt himself. Make the safety lead just long enough for them to stand, sit, lay down and put their paws on the edge of the carseat. You might want to consider putting the carseat in the backseat. I'm not quite sure about your carseat, but Maggie's says if you have passsenger Air Bags, then place carseat in backseat. I purchased a Child Watch Mirror that clips on my visor, so I can check on her without turning around. The brand name on hers is Outward Hound. It's black with black mesh sides. It has a black mesh pocket on the side and a zipper pocket at the front of the carseat.

[bionicgirl]

Thanks for the advice...I'll put him in the backseat and shorten the safety strap. I have the same exact car seat as you. And it's black too!

[Luvmypupster]

I get an email ever so often about the dallas meetup. I have never been but I know they are looking for someone to take over organizing the Dallas group. I think this is the right link

http://yorkie.meetup.com/?dbCo=us&co...5062&x=35&y=10

The Dallas -Plano Group
Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group No. 102
Dallas, TX
65 Members
Next Meetup: Saturday, Jun 18, 2:00 PM
Meet other Yorkie lovers in your town.

The Arlington - Irving Group
Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group No. 75
Arlington, TX
6 Members
Next Meetup: Saturday, Jun 18, 5:00 PM
Meet other Yorkie lovers in your town.

The Fort Worth, TX Yorkshire Terrier meetup group
Yorkshire Terrier Meetup Group No. 170
Fort Worth, TX
20 Members
Next Meetup: Saturday, Jun 18, 5:00 PM
Meet other Yorkie lovers in your town.

[MyYorkieRox]

Originally Posted by luv4yorkies

There is a meet-up in Austin onth the 18th of this month at 5:00pm

Oh really where?? I would love to go but I dont even have my yorkie yet!
Man this sux!!

[MyYorkieRox]

Does anyone know where this meet up on the 18th is gonna be??

[Shanatink]

Ok guys. I live in Fort Worth. Who wants to go to a local meet up with me?

[Laura]

Originally Posted by jpb1971

I was online looking around and there was a state that had a Yorkie festival...I don't know if they do it anymore, but I wish we had seomthing like that here in Texas. It would be "something" to organize something like that, but it would be fun.

I think the Dallas/Plano meet up is looking for an organizer, pull their website. Let me know if you want to do it, we would love to come!