Comments on: Drive-time dopes: Ill-mannered dogs need to be trained, restrained http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Val http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-89484 Val Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:54:07 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-89484 About 6 years ago, I was driving on Great Highway south of San Francisco. It's a 4-lane highway with fairly heavy traffic, but not a freeway. Anyway, one day, there was an SUV pulled to the side of the highway, and a woman, who was probably heading to nearby jogging trails, opened her tailgate and two huge dogs jumped out and immediately bolted across the road! I was too close to stop (going 60 mph or so) but I missed the dogs. In my rearview mirror, I saw cars screeching to a halt. The two dogs were blocking all 4 lanes of traffic, but miraculously were not hit. Their moronic owner was at the side of the road screaming at her dogs. It's a miracle that woman didn't kill her dogs, or any motorists. It's people like her, and the author of the "humor" piece above, who give dog owners a bad name. About 6 years ago, I was driving on Great Highway south of San Francisco. It’s a 4-lane highway with fairly heavy traffic, but not a freeway. Anyway, one day, there was an SUV pulled to the side of the highway, and a woman, who was probably heading to nearby jogging trails, opened her tailgate and two huge dogs jumped out and immediately bolted across the road! I was too close to stop (going 60 mph or so) but I missed the dogs. In my rearview mirror, I saw cars screeching to a halt. The two dogs were blocking all 4 lanes of traffic, but miraculously were not hit. Their moronic owner was at the side of the road screaming at her dogs.

It’s a miracle that woman didn’t kill her dogs, or any motorists. It’s people like her, and the author of the “humor” piece above, who give dog owners a bad name.

]]> By: Andrea Two Cat Mom http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83296 Andrea Two Cat Mom Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:32:01 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83296 If you love your pets and consider them your children then protect them the same way. Crate up or buckle up - there's no excuse not to. I neighbor of mine was driving with her daughter (and daughter's kitten) back to college when they got had a rollover. They were fine due to airbags, but had to chase the kitten ( who also OK)all over the highway. When I asked how she got out of her cage, they said "what cage." Big suprise....NOT from someone who let her 18 year old daughter drive at over 90 miles per hour on the highway. If you love your pets and consider them your children then protect them the same way. Crate up or buckle up - there’s no excuse not to.

I neighbor of mine was driving with her daughter (and daughter’s kitten) back to college when they got had a rollover. They were fine due to airbags, but had to chase the kitten ( who also OK)all over the highway. When I asked how she got out of her cage, they said “what cage.” Big suprise….NOT from someone who let her 18 year old daughter drive at over 90 miles per hour on the highway.

]]> By: Terri http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83286 Terri Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:03:06 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83286 My boy gets very excited in the car and wants to be in my lap (all 60lbs of him!). The best seatbelt harness I have found is at www.canineauto.com . He has room to lay, sit and move a bit but is restrained. And he does not get tangled up like he has in some I've used. My boy gets very excited in the car and wants to be in my lap (all 60lbs of him!). The best seatbelt harness I have found is at http://www.canineauto.com . He has room to lay, sit and move a bit but is restrained. And he does not get tangled up like he has in some I’ve used.

]]> By: Katie http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83123 Katie Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:23:21 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83123 My dogs ride crated. I believe all dogs should be crated while traveling in a car for their safety and their owners. We had a head-on collision with a DWI person. If it had not been for the dog crates; my dogs would have been dead or seriously injured. They also could have been flying missles.. It also made it easier to contain them while waiting for emergency responders. It kept them out of the way of fire trucks,emt's,and public. It prevented them from taking off. I also found that people were more willing to help me get my dogs home, knowing they would be crated for transport in an unfamiliar car. When I see people driving with dogs on their laps with heads hanging out of the driver's window - it makes me "cringe". Katie My dogs ride crated. I believe all dogs should be crated while traveling in a car for their safety and their owners.

We had a head-on collision with a DWI person. If it had not been for the dog crates; my dogs would have been dead or seriously injured. They also could have been flying missles..
It also made it easier to contain them while waiting for emergency responders. It kept them out of the way of fire trucks,emt’s,and public. It prevented them from taking off. I also found that people were more willing to help me get my dogs home, knowing they would be crated for transport in an unfamiliar car.

When I see people driving with dogs on their laps with heads hanging out of the driver’s window - it makes me “cringe”.

Katie

]]> By: Janine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83103 Janine Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:26:36 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83103 Does anyone have any recommendations for car harnesses (for a dog that's about 50 lb)? Does anyone have any recommendations for car harnesses (for a dog that’s about 50 lb)?

]]> By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83102 Linda Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:19:01 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83102 Why are dogs happy when they get so muddy? It's like all is well with the world? Why are dogs happy when they get so muddy? It’s like all is well with the world?

]]> By: Gina Spadafori http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83098 Gina Spadafori Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:10:37 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83098 <p>Jill, that’s not skin you see, it’s mud-caked fur! (I don’t know Gina or her dogs personally, but I’ve seen the same “look” on my own retrievers.)</p> <p>My guess is that’s one happy dog. :-) Thank doG for crates.</p> <p>Comment by Deanna — June 20, 2007</p> <p>HAHAHAHAHA ... Jill, Deanna's right: THAT'S MUD!</p> Jill, that’s not skin you see, it’s mud-caked fur! (I don’t know Gina or her dogs personally, but I’ve seen the same “look” on my own retrievers.)

My guess is that’s one happy dog. :-) Thank doG for crates.

Comment by Deanna — June 20, 2007

HAHAHAHAHA … Jill, Deanna’s right: THAT’S MUD!

]]> By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83092 Linda Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:57:11 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83092 I've read lots of news stories about accidents and even when the people inside and dogs are not really hurt much - the dogs get very scared. And the owners open the door - and out the dog flies and runs. Very very sad, not only is your car a wreck but your beloved pet is missing. My big 90 lb red Dobie jumped out a 3/4 open drivers window, went right over me and straightened out his long body - then he stood on the lawn and stared at me. He wanted out. Thank goodness he didn't run. So, I learned my lesson about leaving my dog free in the car. I'm going to check out the harness ideas - that does sound like the best situation. I’ve read lots of news stories about accidents and even when the people inside and dogs are not really hurt much - the dogs get very scared. And the owners open the door - and out the dog flies and runs. Very very sad, not only is your car a wreck but your beloved pet is missing.

My big 90 lb red Dobie jumped out a 3/4 open drivers window, went right over me and straightened out his long body - then he stood on the lawn and stared at me. He wanted out. Thank goodness he didn’t run. So, I learned my lesson about leaving my dog free in the car.

I’m going to check out the harness ideas - that does sound like the best situation.

]]> By: Dorene http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83090 Dorene Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:45:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83090 The sheepdog trainer told me that herding dogs are happiest if they can sit right next to you in the car and I've found that to be true with Pepper (Border Collie). Even when she was a young puppy, when she got in the truck, she parked her butt right against mine and she stays there until we get to our destination. If there is someone in the passenger seat, she will put her head in their lap and get petted. When she's in the car, we put a towel in the back seat and once again, she parks herself there until we get to our destination. If it's a long trip, she sleeps. Otherwise, she just curls up and waits for it to be over -- God gave her 4 legs and she really feels that is the superior transportion over these wheel things! ;-) Now that I know how big she's going to be, I should check out the harness reviews when they come out - she doesn't need restraint herself, but in an accident, it sounds like a good idea to have something. The sheepdog trainer told me that herding dogs are happiest if they can sit right next to you in the car and I’ve found that to be true with Pepper (Border Collie).

Even when she was a young puppy, when she got in the truck, she parked her butt right against mine and she stays there until we get to our destination. If there is someone in the passenger seat, she will put her head in their lap and get petted.

When she’s in the car, we put a towel in the back seat and once again, she parks herself there until we get to our destination. If it’s a long trip, she sleeps. Otherwise, she just curls up and waits for it to be over — God gave her 4 legs and she really feels that is the superior transportion over these wheel things! ;-)

Now that I know how big she’s going to be, I should check out the harness reviews when they come out - she doesn’t need restraint herself, but in an accident, it sounds like a good idea to have something.

]]> By: Ann H http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/comment-page-1/#comment-83085 Ann H Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:24:18 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/drive-time-dopes-ill-mannered-dogs-needs-to-be-trained-restrained/#comment-83085 My Aussie, Dingo (rb age 16) was well trained. He had his hat on, he got in the passenger seat and he wore his seat belt. (No air bags). He behaved well. He just always had to pee when he saw the golden arches... Saved me from a ticket too.. under the radar and the cop cracked up at Dinger's yellow hat and the seat belt. I waved & Dingo grinned. My Aussie, Dingo (rb age 16) was well trained. He had his hat on, he got in the passenger seat and he wore his seat belt. (No air bags).

He behaved well. He just always had to pee when he saw the golden arches…

Saved me from a ticket too.. under the radar and the cop cracked up at Dinger’s yellow hat and the seat belt. I waved & Dingo grinned.

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