cheryl33 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Henry sits in the front seat or in the boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiye Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Considering all the possibilities from car accidents. I would say the safest way to transport a dog would be in its own seperate crate - not shared with others - securely fastened to the base of the car, with 2 doors also in case of bent cages from impact. I would think dogs travelling 'loose' in a boot are as prone to as many injuries as those travelling unsecured on a back seat. The force of impact would still be the same and will continue until something stops it, even if that something was another dog. Or what of a rear ender. And wouldnt a harness on the back seat have to have no length in it to prevent movement should there be a crash? I have trained my dogs not to jump out until told, but Im not sure how this would hold up in the noise, panic and fright of say, a collision on the motorway. Especially, if for some reason, I couldnt get out of the car myself. I loathe to see little dogs on the parcel shelf in cars - now that sends shivers. In conclusion I think theres pros and cons to every way - but until then - Alicia, any chance of a lift? I wish everyone safe and easy travelling. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Another Something Else here. 3 in the boot with a dog guard and tailgate guard and 2 in a cage on top of 2/3 of the back seat folded down secured to the seat and dog guard and pretty wedged in so it can't move. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mop Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 And wouldnt a harness on the back seat have to have no length in it to prevent movement should there be a crash? I have been hit twice in the past and my dogs were safe in their harnesses on the back seat, none came through between the front seats because their leads weren't long enough although long enough to move round. None had any injuries. I have trained my dogs not to jump out until told, but Im not sure how this would hold up in the noise, panic and fright of say, a collision on the motorway. Especially, if for some reason, I couldnt get out of the car myself. unfortunately dogs panic when in an accident and if Joe had been free both times he would have gone. Dixie, Tommy and Joe, who still does it, never attempt to get out of the car until they are told to normally, in fact, the only 2 dogs that try to jump out now is the oldest, Gracie, and the youngest, Tilly, Tilly is very much improved. Gracie is a law unto herself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendlewitch Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Mine are in crates, Cecil and Jumble in the big one and poopaws git face Jack in the other. Jack would probably fit in with the others two as we don't go far but he's horrid and would cause a scrap. Jack's crate is handy though as my mobility scooter fits nicely on top of him! Everthing is secured to tie down loops on the insides of the Berlingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirisox Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I have a dog guard fitted and also a tailgate guard Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Bird and Edie travel like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Holly has a harness attacked to the seat belt on the back seat of the car and a seat in the camper van. This sort of harness saved my previous dogs life when our old camper van turned upside down on the A1.She lived another two years after the accident. The first thing I bought Holly when we got her was a harness that fitted. She never travels anywhere without it on, even the shortest journeys, you never know when something will happen, Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 My 2 travel behind a dog guard. They wear harnesses with the lead attached to a metal bit at the side of the car.(it's not a D ring) My real worry, is if I am rear ended again. Only hit at 5-10mph last time and the back end stoved in. Luckily the dogs weren't in the car at the time and the dog food survived!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandmy4? Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 My dogs travel in the boot behind a proper installed dog guard although this can vary. If me and Paddy go out on our own he sits in the passenger footwell. Nearly all fosters go in the boot as well with a few exeptions. Dolly was a bit scared so she cuddled with Kasey. And once picked up a greyhound from the vet that had been badly abused and wouldnt get in the boot so I sat in the back with her while Kris drove. Keira without doubt would chew through a harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponadeb Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Sorrel travels with a harness attached to a seat belt. In OH's car this is on the back seat and she would much prefer to be without the harness, but is now used to it and can lie across the back seat in the same position as she would without a harness. My car is a 2 seater sporty number, and at first she wasn't keen on being in the front seat, but is getting better. I put a bean bag in the seatwell that is the same height as the seat (I don't care about my street cred, just want my girl to be comfy!), so she can lie down with her chin on it (she is still in her harness). My car is a convertible and she prefers it in the Summer when the lid is down...she doesn't sit up and so doesn't get the wind in her eyes and ears (if she did I'd keep the roof down), but she seems to love the fact she can smell the outdoors as she's moving. Here we are being Thelma and Louise. Edited January 21, 2008 by eponadeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Sorrel travels with a harness attached to a seat belt. In OH's car this is on the back seat and she would much prefer to be without the harness, but is now used to it and can lie across the back seat in the same position as she would without a harness. My car is a 2 seater sporty number, and at first she wasn't keen on being in the front seat, but is getting better. I put a bean bag in the seatwell that is the same height as the seat (I don't care about my street cred, just want my girl to be comfy!), so she can lie down with her chin on it (she is still in her harness). My car is a convertible and she prefers it in the Summer when the lid is down...she doesn't sit up and so doesn't get the wind in her eyes and ears (if she did I'd keep the roof down), but she seems to love the fact she can smell the outdoors as she's moving. Here we are being Thelma and Louise. Ooh........... is she a Beardie :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendlewitch Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 These two are just too darn CUTE! Bird and Edie travel like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponadeb Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Ooh........... is she a Beardie Yes! A brown one, via Maggi/Southern Beardie Rescue! xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Louie travels on the back seat wearing a harness with seatbelt attachment. If for whatever reason he has to travel on the front seat I also attach his lead to the harness and wrap it tightly around the headrest. Edited January 22, 2008 by lil_angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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