Dogs in cars?

[jenr]

Hi Ladies
I want to take Little Lucy in to work some days does anyone know about the harness things that you secure dogs in the cars with are ok? I would have to get a really small one.
Thanks Jen

[Supa]

Jen I dont know as we dont take Denim in the car but maybe ask your vet they should know about them & which ones are good

[Mad Old Cow]

i was looking at them at the RSPCA when we got Maggie but she sits so well on my lap & Margot just sits like a bloody statue but they have them there & canm explain or the vet's or petshop i have seen the harness at the cheapie shops to

[jenr]

I might just sit her in the ash trayLMAO

[Mad Old Cow]

How does Skye travel in the car Jen? is she nice & quiet

[Supa]

LMAO I'm pretty sure its law now days that dogs have to be restrained in cars as well as on utes

[Patricia]

Yes Jen the harnesses work really well..I have even used them when taking my goat (the dear departed SPIRIT) to the vet.

The harness just clicks in where a normal seatbelt would.

[Barbara]

Jen, they are great and work really well. Both my dogs (golden retrievers) wear them when they are in the car. It restricts them from moving too much but they are still able to sit or lay down.

They are not expensive and definitely worth getting :yes:

I would never put a dog in the car without one.

[Heather]

I so agree....I don't have a harness for Rosie, but I do have a short lead where one end clips onto her collar and the other clips into the seat belt.
The reason for harnesses or the like for dogs is that in the event of an accident they can be a lethal missile if unrestrained...no matter what size. Also, the pet is contained and cannot wander off in shock or injured, and run the risk of being run over.
Note to all pet lovers....restrain your Babies in cars.

[TexasGirl]

Are the harness' necessary? I think if your Lucy can sit still in the car you don't need one but if she jumps around I guess you could. My 2 cockers ride great in the car so I don't use them and they have rode plenty of times for even up to 4 hours when I would be driving to visit family, so I've never used them.

[Barbara]

The reason for harnesses or the like for dogs is that in the event of an accident they can be a lethal missile if unrestrained...no matter what size. Also, the pet is contained and cannot wander off in shock or injured, and run the risk of being run over.

Not only that it will also help save their life if you are in an accident. You wouldn't put a baby in a car without a seatbelt, so why wouldn't you do it for a dog (or any pet for that matter)? And, considering they are only about $15 to buy, why wouldn't you get one?

Probably gone a bit off topic here but I feel very strongly about it and believe that they are very necessary.

[jenr]

Thanks Ladies I will look into getting a harness for her when I take Skye in the car she doesnt have one and she is a pain in the bum she wont sit still so she can get one to!:D
Jen

[Cherie]

I think it is very wise to get a harness. When I take my mum's poodle to the vet I use it every time. Stops the dog from jumping over onto my knee.:yes:

[Little Miss Nic]

both my boys wear harnesses, Beau's was purchased I think from Kmart, Diesel's I got off ebay coz I couldnt find any large ones in Kmart. Both were inexpensive (less than $20) and are easy to use. I have the ones that have a ring for the lead when walking and also a loop of seatbelt material that you put the seat belt through then click into the thingie in the car. I like this kind as it restricts their movement but also gives them the room to move around a little bit too. I think its important to give them some freedom to make mistakes so they can learn how to behave. Of course in a car, you can allow to much freedom but a little bit is good.