Do you restrain your Yorkie in the car? - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ellie May · 01-26-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LauraLove

bentley just sleeps in my lap while im driving. Im not going to waste my money on a car seat for him because he wouldnt stay in there anyhow!

He is connected, so he really has no choice.
Ellie would rather sit by someone too but she is kinda stuck there.

Moses · 01-26-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LauraLove

bentley just sleeps in my lap while im driving. Im not going to waste my money on a car seat for him because he wouldnt stay in there anyhow!

I trained miine to stay in there. He knows he can't come out. Once i was driving down the road and had to stop real fast.

And he ended up flying. They are so little it doesn't take much. So he knows when i say to STAY, he must.

Tammy Burkhart · 01-26-2009, 03:46 PM

I, too, am guilty on holding Midge Margaret in my hand while "we" drive. Midge thinks she is the co-pilot. However, some days I do use the crate and so she doesn't have her way all the time.

BaileysMom2008 · 01-26-2009, 05:05 PM

i think its good to use the harnesses or carseat buckle-ins! Safety first is what i say!

Moses · 01-26-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

i think its good to use the harnesses or carseat buckle-ins! Safety first is what i say!

Mom2One · 01-31-2009, 10:38 AM

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Fancy_Pants · 01-31-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

I had to be honest and say "no"...even though I know it's not right. I'm such a bad mommy...

Shame on us - me too.

I've only taken Fancy in the car twice - once to bring her home and yesterday to pick up the kids from school. But we don't ever ride with the windows down so I don't worry about her falling out that way. I am very strict on buckling my kids in carseats though... I do want Fancy to travel & run errands with so I guess I need to find something safe for her too...

Spicee08 · 01-31-2009, 05:59 PM

Yes, have to be safe with these babies!

LenT1992 · 02-04-2009, 11:45 AM

I didn't not do my Maggie a favor by not getting her trained or use to riding in the car when I first got her. Now when we get in the car she gets stressed. She pants and she is all over the car. I bought her a car seat but she fights it and still pants and is not happy. I need any tips that any of you might have on how I can change this behavior. I am willing to put in the work just need to know how to approach it.

Moses · 02-04-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LenT1992

I didn't not do my Maggie a favor by not getting her trained or use to riding in the car when I first got her. Now when we get in the car she gets stressed. She pants and she is all over the car. I bought her a car seat but she fights it and still pants and is not happy. I need any tips that any of you might have on how I can change this behavior. I am willing to put in the work just need to know how to approach it.

We'll if you get a seat that has a clip you can attach her to she can't run all over the car. And as loing as she is panting from stress and not heat you should be okay. Try finding a seat you can clip her to so she can't run around. I took mine on every car ride I could when little and he loves it. He got sick at first but then he got used to it. Your baby will get used to it to. And cracking the window can help sometimes. My boy loves the wind in his face.

Potter · 02-04-2009, 01:31 PM

I finally tried out a car seat for Pao Pao last week. I am very happy with the outcome. I made his car seat about 6 months ago but never gotten around to using it as I thought he wouldn't like it and prefers my lap. I have planned and made his car seat in such a way that even with an accident, I know it will keep him safe and won't be thrown out the window and making it myself have saved me some serious money. Car seats for dogs are not cheap in Canada.

I was driving and I put the car seat on the passenger seat and strap him in. He wanted to jump out of it at first and on to my lap but I didn't give him the chance to and just giving him a firm "No" each time. Then after a while I saw as if a light bulb went "ding" in his little head and he started enjoying it! He is elevated in the car seat and he can look out the front and side window without too much effort. He can just sit in the car seat relaxed and still be able to look out the window. When he is tired he could lie down and have his head out and still be able to look out. I think he likes the comfort that it brings =)

Edited to add: Pao doesn't disturb me anymore when I drive now...he is too busy looking outside and I have gotten quite a few smiles and laughs from people that parked by my side when the traffic lights are red =D

saphire · 02-04-2009, 01:47 PM

The C's travel in their crates, strapped in with the seat belts.
CoCo would love to sit on someone's lap, but Coffee actually prefers his crate.

LenT1992 · 02-04-2009, 02:29 PM

Guess I just have to be persistent. The seat that I have does attach to her collar. We just need to ride a lot, huh? Thanks for your input. Anyone else have suggestions, I am open.

goofypup · 02-04-2009, 02:44 PM

My two always ride in their car seats.....that way I know they are safe and I have no distractions.

Ellie May · 02-04-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LenT1992

Guess I just have to be persistent. The seat that I have does attach to her collar. We just need to ride a lot, huh? Thanks for your input. Anyone else have suggestions, I am open.

Do you attach it to his collar or his harness?

View Poll Results: Do you restrain your Yorkie in the car?
Yes, in a crate with doors shut	37	21.89%
Yes, in a pet car seat with harness secured to seat	59	34.91%
Yes, secured in car's seat with seatbelt	17	10.06%
Allowed to ride in pet car seat without attaching safety strap	10	5.92%
Other -please explain	7	4.14%
No	46	27.22%
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01-26-2009, 03:46 PM	#48
Tammy Burkhart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: rome, New York Posts: 9	restrain I, too, am guilty on holding Midge Margaret in my hand while "we" drive. Midge thinks she is the co-pilot. However, some days I do use the crate and so she doesn't have her way all the time.

01-26-2009, 05:05 PM	#49
BaileysMom2008 ♥My Lil' Monkey Girl♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,367 Blog Entries: 1	i think its good to use the harnesses or carseat buckle-ins! Safety first is what i say! __________________ Starla Bailey's Mommy "To the world you may just be one person, but to one person you just may be the world"

01-31-2009, 10:38 AM	#51
Mom2One Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florida Posts: 60	Great car seat [http://www.allpetfurniture.com/Snoozer-Pet-Products-277-X-SZR1114.html?refid=EDA012709.F"]The Large Luxury High-Back Console Pet Car Seat lets your pet sit comfortably up front with you, even when you have another passenger! The foam form and luxurious microfiber cover create an exquisitely comfortable perch. A safety strap helps secure your pet to the seat. [/URL] This one is sold at CSN stores on the web __________________ *Eun and "ANNIE"* Last edited by Mom2One; 01-31-2009 at 10:42 AM.

01-31-2009, 05:59 PM	#53
Spicee08 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dover, DE, USA Posts: 557	Yes, have to be safe with these babies! __________________ Kathy & SpiceE

02-04-2009, 11:45 AM	#54
LenT1992 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	My Maggie not a good Passenger I didn't not do my Maggie a favor by not getting her trained or use to riding in the car when I first got her. Now when we get in the car she gets stressed. She pants and she is all over the car. I bought her a car seat but she fights it and still pants and is not happy. I need any tips that any of you might have on how I can change this behavior. I am willing to put in the work just need to know how to approach it. __________________ LenT1992

02-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#56
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I finally tried out a car seat for Pao Pao last week. I am very happy with the outcome. I made his car seat about 6 months ago but never gotten around to using it as I thought he wouldn't like it and prefers my lap. I have planned and made his car seat in such a way that even with an accident, I know it will keep him safe and won't be thrown out the window and making it myself have saved me some serious money. Car seats for dogs are not cheap in Canada. I was driving and I put the car seat on the passenger seat and strap him in. He wanted to jump out of it at first and on to my lap but I didn't give him the chance to and just giving him a firm "No" each time. Then after a while I saw as if a light bulb went "ding" in his little head and he started enjoying it! He is elevated in the car seat and he can look out the front and side window without too much effort. He can just sit in the car seat relaxed and still be able to look out the window. When he is tired he could lie down and have his head out and still be able to look out. I think he likes the comfort that it brings =) Edited to add: Pao doesn't disturb me anymore when I drive now...he is too busy looking outside and I have gotten quite a few smiles and laughs from people that parked by my side when the traffic lights are red =D __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich." Last edited by Potter; 02-04-2009 at 01:32 PM.

02-04-2009, 01:47 PM	#57
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	The C's travel in their crates, strapped in with the seat belts. CoCo would love to sit on someone's lap, but Coffee actually prefers his crate. __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

02-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#58
LenT1992 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2	Guess I just have to be persistent. The seat that I have does attach to her collar. We just need to ride a lot, huh? Thanks for your input. Anyone else have suggestions, I am open. __________________ LenT1992

02-04-2009, 02:44 PM	#59
goofypup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 128	My two always ride in their car seats.....that way I know they are safe and I have no distractions. __________________ Goofypup mom to Casey &Riley