How do you feel about this?

[joanofark]

How do you feel?

[LeahMM]

I believe it's illegal here but people do it anyway.

[finn's mom]

I'm not about to judge people for letting their dogs ride in the bed of the truck. I definitely prefer to see them in the climate-controlled cab, but, for the most part, I don't have that big of a problem with it. If they are in the back, I prefer to see them restrained somehow, whether it be in a crate that's strapped or tied down, or a line to keep them from jumping out. I think the crate tied down is the best way. But, again, I don't really have too big of a problem with it. I know it's not the safest way to travel, but, neither is letting my dog sit unbuckled in my car. And, I do that. I want to get a new harness for him for trips, but, I haven't done it, yet. I know I wouldn't personally put my pet in the bed of a truck, but, for the most part, it only really bothers me if the pet looks too hot or cold or completely afraid or if the person is driving recklessly. Or if it's a bed that is full of crap, especially when you know the stuff is dangerous, like farm equipment or something.

[Miss Z]

Very few people do that here, but what if you had to brake sharply? It could happen no matter how unlikely it is. A child could run out into the road. Slam on brakes. There is a small chance a dog would survive

[finn's mom]

Very few people do that here, but what if you had to brake sharply? It could happen no matter how unlikely it is. A child could run out into the road. Slam on brakes. There is a small chance a dog would survive

You take the same risk when you let a pet ride unrestrained within a vehicle, too. I am not disagreeing with you at all, either, just pointing out the fact that a lot of people think it's unsafe and unfair to leave a pet unbuckled in the car, too. I'm not sure of the statistics, so, I can't say much about it, but, it does seem less likely the pet would die inside the car as opposed to being out of the vehicle, but, again...I don't know for sure. This is just one of those topics that will always be up for debate and bring out passions. I hope we're able to keep it gentle and not let it get ugly, as it sometimes does!

Miss Z, please know I'm not arguing with you, just stating other views. I agree with you on what you stated.

[Miss Z]

You take the same risk when you let a pet ride unrestrained within a vehicle, too. I am not disagreeing with you at all, either, just pointing out the fact that a lot of people think it's unsafe and unfair to leave a pet unbuckled in the car, too. I'm not sure of the statistics, so, I can't say much about it, but, it does seem less likely the pet would die inside the car as opposed to being out of the vehicle, but, again...I don't know for sure. This is just one of those topics that will always be up for debate and bring out passions. I hope we're able to keep it gentle and not let it get ugly, as it sometimes does!

Miss Z, please know I'm not arguing with you, just stating other views. I agree with you on what you stated.

That's OK, I respect your view, but I still believ it's more of a risk to have a dog in the open on a tuck rather than inside a cabin.

[finn's mom]

That's OK, I respect your view, but I still believ it's more of a risk to have a dog in the open on a tuck rather than inside a cabin.

like i said, i was agreeing with you, that's why I said this "I'm not sure of the statistics, so, I can't say much about it, but, it does seem less likely the pet would die inside the car as opposed to being out of the vehicle, but, again...I don't know for sure." mostly the point i'm making is that the people who put their dog in the bed of the truck are probably thinking that it's not enough of a risk to change their ways, same with people who let their dogs ride unrestrained in the cab or in a car (like me!). I know I am taking a risk, even if it is a smaller one than if i put finn in the bed of a truck. Oftentimes it takes a pet dying (either their own or a pet of someone close to them) before someone changes their ways, whether it be letting their pet ride in the bed of a truck or in the car, or letting a pet run free or feeding a pet a certain way or whatever the case might be. Sometimes the risk doesn't seem all that apparent to people who've been doing certain things with their pets their whole lives. Anyway, I'm out. This topic has never been that big of a deal to me, I just always see so many lean towards it being the worst thing you can do to a dog, that I felt like I could take the time to point out that it might not be. Whew, that was a mouthful!

[Alysser]

IMO, it's terrible. First off, the dog can jump out if not restrained or trained not to. Second, if the are restrained and try to jump off they can get killed by being dragged and strangled. Also, this can happen if the car stops short. I have never seen that here, as it is illegal and you can get a hefty fine if caught but there are VERY busy roads in my area and if a dog was to survive the jump it would most likley be hit by a car. In the winter, it gets freezing here to so the dog can freeze. It's just to risky and very dangerous. I would NEVER even consider doing this and I hope I never see it done down here. I'm sorry if you disagree but this is what I think.

[Zippy]

It makes me mad.it would be so horriable if dog fell out of the cab

[shihtzulover850]

just a few minutes ago I saw someone doing it. I think it is evil!!!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Some people might not have room in their truck for a dog and can't afford to get a better vehicle more suited to the dog, so their only option would be to put the dog in the back. I don't agree with it but there are certain circumstances where there isn't much of a choice, in my opinion. If the dog is tied on a *short* leash inside and can't jump out or if s/he is in a crate strapped into the truck (I feel much better about the crate idea) then I'm alright with it, but still don't really like it. I cannot stand to see dogs secured but on a long leash that they could hang themselves with if they were to jump or not secured at all.

[lute]

i hate it! i would NEVER do it!! i have seen these restraints for dogs that ride in the backs of trucks. that may be a little safer.

[dogzr#1]

I've done it before with Molly. She had to go to the vet right after my brother dropped me off at school. My brother drives a Ford Ranger, so there wasn't enough room for her to ride in the car with us. My brother held onto her collar when we past by the school so she wouldn't jump out. She didn't look over the edge much. So I'm okay with it.

[Kfamr]

It makes me skin crawl. I've heard too many horror stories about pets in the back of trucks. It's not 100% safe in the cab but it is A LOT safer than in the bed.


It's funny, even though was usually buckle our dogs in with their harnesses, still everytime we brake, both my dad's arm and my arm flings out as to stop one of the dogs if they went flying.

[lute]

It's funny, even though was usually buckle our dogs in with their harnesses, still everytime we brake, both my dad's arm and my arm flings out as to stop one of the dogs if they went flying.

same here! it's become a habit!LOL