Yes. but never alone. one of us always stays with him. so incase it does too hot,, we can allways pick his crate up and walk around the parking lot to get him out of the heat of the car.
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Yes. but never alone. one of us always stays with him. so incase it does too hot,, we can allways pick his crate up and walk around the parking lot to get him out of the heat of the car.
maybe for about 10 mintues tops. but if its cold or hot, i never do.
I take both Smokey & Maggie with me on routine runs in moderate
weather. Not extreme heat, cold or rain. They both love car rides. :)
I think we need to keep in mind that we each have different dogs that were raised differently. What may be an unhappy experience for some people's dogs could very well be a joyful one for somebody elses.
From the time mine are puppies they are taken in the car for fun. The only unhappiness comes from the ones who have to stay home, cuz it's not their turn for the car trip.
I remember after Maddie died, Murph was just beside himself about staying home, while Oz and I went off to agility. Since it was at night, I decided to take him with us. You have never seen a happier dog. I'd walk him around for a few when we first got there so he could pee on every tree and bush he could get near. Then I'd pop him in the car near the field. He'd watch us from the window for a couple of minutes then he laid down and snoozed until we got back. Then did a major happy dance as he got all of Oz's leftover hot dog treats.
He was in that car by himself for at least an hour and half, but just try to leave him at home. If you even look like you're going to the car, he'll race ya to the garage. And if there was still doubt, all you'd have to hear was his death wail at being left behind to know he LOVED going.
Anyway, I don't believe in absolute safety. It's not reality. So might as well live life. Something can just as easily happen at home as waiting in the car for you. In fact, probably just riding in the car is the most dangerous thing about a car ride, but I doubt we're all gonna give up taking our dogs places because of that. So mine will happily go along with me and I'm getting major tail wags right now for that decision. :)
Par...
well put post, Parnone.
Sometimes I take them with me to run to the store, only if I'm going to be a few minutes. I park way away from everyone, but I make sure they can see me going into the store. I would never leave them in a crowded lot, I'm afraid of dog nappers, too. usually they just lie down or sit with their noses in the window watching for me. Winter's not a problem, but if it's hot I don't leave them in the car at all.
Yes, but usually only in short segments...a 5 minute run into a store, when weather permits. The dogs love car rides, and even just going to the corner to pick up a pizza is a thrill for them.
They have been alone in the car for longer periods, at the dog park. After a full day of playing, while we are cleaning up, they are tuckered out and sleep in the car. We are at the shleter house, in full view of the cars, and usually by that time there aren't many people left in the park. Itis just easier to know they are snoozing in the car, the worrying they will see and animal and dash for it.
Only if it's a quick stop. Never ever in the hot summer unless someone is with me and I leave the AC on. There's a few outside cafes nearby where we can eat outside with Logan. Most provide water (we bring our own). We try to take her everywhere when we can.
Yes but never for long, like if I have Nebo with me and I have to run in and pay for gas or something. Of course I would never leave him there when it's hot outside or anything. He's VERY good in the car, it doesn't stress him out at all, he just goes to sleep. But I'm paranoid about people trying to steal him so I would never leave him alone for long. I've parked the car right outside of a window of a restaurant and sat at a table to eat before, if I can see him the whole time I don't see a problem.
I usually only take my dogs with me if they are going in somewhere (like, going to my mom's house or to the pet store, occasionally when I go through the drive-up window at the bank because they have dog biscuits).
However, if the weather is nice and it is not too sunny I have no problem leaving them in the car for up to 30 minutes. I would never leave them unattended in a hot car, or even on a day that was over 50 degrees F. But, they like being in the car because they like to watch people going by and getting to see new things. Then, when I'm back in the car they like to check out what I bought. :D I just make sure to lock the doors, take off their seat-belts and leashes when I am gone so they don't get tangled and of course have the windows part-way down!
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VERY well said! (does a standing ovation for you)
No, if they come with us somewhere, which is usually only to the vet, or classes, then they only sit in the car for like 5 min. tops, if we have to run into a store to get something, but usually someone stays in the car with them.