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Do you restrain your Yorkie in the car? Today I was driving to the store and noticed the driver in front of me, a middle-aged woman with a Yorkie. She had her driver's side window down and the Yorkie was bopping back and forth in her lap, mostly leaning over the car door through the open window as many dogs would do. All I could think of was that woman needing to slam on her breaks and than Yorkie flying out into traffic, or some such other terrible fate. Do you restrain your Yorkies when in the car? |
... we have struggled with this because our Gracie wants to sit in front with us, but I am worried about the air bags in the front seat so she is harnessed in with a seat belt strap in the back seat. I can't wait to see what other people do! |
I used to be whatever about it- sometimes she would be in her crate- sometimes not. but after we nearly got into a horrible accident- and Layla was in her crate when I had to slam on the brakes- she is now in her crate which is strapped in with the car seat belt. I keep telling myself- If we ever get into an accident and something happened to us- the paramedics are goign to worry about me. and not lay, so i make it my job to make sure she is as safe as possible |
I actually have Chloe' in a harness, strapped in her carseat. Myah, is in her crate, buckled with the seatbelt. Chloe' gets carsick, so being up high helps. Myah does great in her crate, so that is where she gets to be. We travel a lot up to Canada and it is a 12 hour trip and both are always buckled up so I don't have to worry about them. |
Car Seats Are a Must! A definite must have for really any pet. We got a <a href="http://dogcarseats.cc">dog car seat</a> from an online store called DOG CAR SEATS. They specialize in only car seats for pets. I have read that there are over 100,000 pets involved in accidents per year. I would never take our little 'Missy' out without having her in that seat and she actually loves riding in it. We got one of the Snoozer's, can't remember the model, but I use it all the time. |
Snickers and Baxter are each strapped into their Lookout car seats in the back seat. Since the seats are high, they can both look out the windows and I can concentrate on driving and not worry about them getting into trouble. |
I had to be honest and say "no"...even though I know it's not right. I'm such a bad mommy... |
To be honest I never knew there were dog car seats till not to long ago. I just see dogs in cars...I have never seen a dog in a car seat or lookout type seat. I looked at the ones that sit high and the dog is strapped into it , but for now they are just in our laps. I do sometimes have Chloe in a sling carrier so she is kinda strapped to me. I never really honestly thought about it:(. |
Lil' Miss Izzie is in her car seat where she can see out the window in the front seat and the car seat has a harness attachment so she can't jump out. If I have someone else in the car she get to sit in the back seat and I have one of those harness clips that hooks into the seatbelt so that keeps her in place..she isn't particularly fond of being in the back seat, she would rather be up front like the big folks... :) |
Yes my kiddos have a carseat that they both ride in together. The carseat is strapped in with a seatbelt and they are strapped in to the careseat with a harness. :) |
I voted Other.... I live in a super small town and when I am just going around town, Sam is not restrained. I allow him to hang his head out while I have my hand wrapped in his halter.... this is only when we are going about 10miles per hour. When we go out of town (sherman, plano, dallas, mckinney, etc) Sam sits in the back in his car seat with Nana. If its just me and Sam then I allow him to sit in his carseat in the front since I can turn the air bag off. |
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Legislation... ...has been passed in some states that requires a dog to be restrained or the driver may be fined, like seatbelt requirements for humans. Our furbaby has a car seat held in place by strapping to the seatbelt and also buckles into his harness. He can stand and look out and or sit and still see out. I'm not a fan of opening the window...can cause eye problems. When he was very young, he was scared and pooped in it most every time so I crated him in the car but now he loves going for a ride. |
we have the lookout car seats for Oliver and Brooklyn...they love them! :D |
Finnigan stays in his crate seatbelted in my passanger seat with the airbag off. I just don't think I could get him to sit in a carseat. Though it wouldn't be horrible with a halter clip something to strap him in it. |
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Sam only hangs his head out when he has his Doggles on for that reason! |
I bought the car sear before I bought Joey, I really believe in car seats and seat belts; the thought of him flying out the windshield scares me to death. This is the seat we have, it's has wheels on it and fits in a shopping cart so I can take him to those stores that allow pets. It also made a great overnight kennel when he was a puppy; since it's small he was never tempted to pee in it like he did with the bigger kennel. Snoozer Pet Products 86 - Wheel Around Travel Pet Carrier in Red |
We have the look-out full bench for the girls. They are buckled in, but have more room than a car seat, and they are not cramped together. It's wonderful. |
we have this one.. Lokout Dog Car Seats in Microsuede - GW Little and the girls LOVE IT!! Avery really LOVES her seat.. she can see out and lay down. it is SO comfy for her too!! :) car rides are a FAVE(for both girls) at our house!! :D |
I use pet coupe in back seat for my Sassy Frass. Even bought new car so I can put her in back seat so she will be safer.Pet Coupe : Pet Carrier and travel bed - a pet carrier pets love! I've had notes on my car from pet owners asking where to get one. |
No I don't. He roams freely but usually Tristan just wants to sit on my lap so I'm always holding onto him anyway. If I let them stick his head out the window, I have a hold of his collar. |
We need to protect our babies just as it is law for kids. Accidents can happen so quick!1 don't take chances! |
I use a dog carseat harness for Buddy which attaches to the seat belt. He is always in the passanger seat. I do worry about the air bags going off, heaven forbid but he dosen't like the car and will not stay in the back. He is too big for a car seat so this is my choice. He hugs my arm as I drive. Buddy is not comfortable riding in the car but he tolorates it. Years ago my daughter had our Terrier mix in the back seat and he jumped up into her lap at a red light and she went into the car in front of her! Secure your pet, better safe than sorry. |
Maxi always goes in his console car seat. I rather be safe then sorry. |
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Prairie Bea was safely tucked in her crate cushioned with all her bedding and BUCKLED WITH THE SEAT BELT IN THE back seat when we got rear ended last year while we were stopped at a red light in our truck, our truck was totaled. The impact broke the back of my seat locking device, thankfully my seat belt held me from going through the windshield, had she been in a car seat ????? Always, always this is how they all will travel in any vehicle buckled up in their crate. Oh my gosh, before that happening; recalling the countless times they were in my arms and at a stop light Baby Blessing would love to get on my shoulder and look all about, NEVER AGAIN, she and Dollie Dae were home that day. Thanks to the person that started this thread. |
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sorry this is wordy... This may be "preaching to the choir" but here are some articles about pet safety in cars: ABC News: Buckle Up, Pup crates aren't as safe as we think unless they're buckled in also: Travel Tips to Keep Families Safe this Holiday Season Bark Buckle UP states attempting to pass such laws include CA PA MA Canada has laws in many provinces |
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Mine are definitely restrained when in the car. I made a carseat out of PVC pipe and plywood,made a nice cover and put in a comfy cushion and my boys ride in that. They also have harness restraints on to keep from becoming projectile in an accident. Friday is in a crate all the time. |
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