Ok, I need help....grr...(Maggie & Autumn)

[Jessika]

If they are not good off-leash, then either keep them on a leash at all times, or don't bring them at all. I'm sorry but that's really the only option you have.

Not only that, but have you thought of purchasing a seatbelt harness for them, or a crate to use while driving? It keeps them restrained while driving and also can help protect them in an accident.

[Toby's my baby]

Hmm.. I'm starting to sense that you all don't get this.... no offence, my first post is a little misleading...

We dont "bring them with", they run out the driveway every morning with us when we go to meet the bus. They ONLY run out when we are going to meet the bus, never when we are just going to town or something. . .

My goal is to get them to just stay in the yard when we drive to the end of the driveway to wait for the bus. I dont want them to run out their while we sit there.

[Ginger's Mom]

They need to be contained so they do not follow you, or trained not to follow you. You don't need to kennel them or tie them up. Just stick them in the house until the bus leaves. Or teach them stay, so that they do not follow the car. You are right, it is a very scary and possibly dangerous situation. Not only may they get hurt, but they may cause an accident, where a person is injured. Your family may then be liable for any damages or injuries because you did not contain your dogs. I hope you find an answer to your problem.

[cyber-sibes]

This sounds pretty dangerous. My Rosie was killed by a truck right in front of my house, it's not a pretty sight to loose a dog that way. We have huskies and keep them fenced or on leads at all times, because the breed roams. I would suggest you do likewise, or invest in some underground fencing to keep them safely near the house. If they're allowed to run free, it's only a matter of time, IMO.

[slleipnir]

I would consider a fence or something. Maybe leave them inside while you're waiting for the bus? I don't know...I personally would never allow my dogs to do that...if they did that everytime I waited for the bus, then they would be locked up for their own safty. You should work them a little bit at a time when you're around, or when you know they won't/can't go anywhere. If they someday learn now to follow you, then you can maybe keep them out off lead...

My dogs aren't always reliable offleash. I allow them to run offleash, so long as it is away from any road.

I'm sorry if I'm still misunderstanding this.

[Toby's my baby]

Thanks you guys. I apologize to all that got a little mixed up. I think we are going to start putting them in the house, or tieing them up before we leave, so that they can't go out to the highway, and my dad can let them out/ untie them later. Thank you for all the ideas! You all are such a tremedous help.