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Carrying a Dog in a Car

Kilree · 2012-03-14 15:34:01

I've been searching the net since my wife saw a notice in the vets about restraints for dogs being mandatory and I've found nothing that answers my query. We have a small Shih Tzu who is about 6 Kg. He travels at all times on my wifes lap in the front passenger seat where he sleeps for most of any journey. He is restrained…

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#32 09-04-2012 08:48PM

LucyBliss

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I used to hate bringing one of mine in the car because he'd bark and howl the place down while the other two sat quietly. We tried to get him used to the car by my mother driving and me sitting in the back seat with him, only I'd make him sit on the floor of the car and stay there. After a few trips, it solved his barking. He seemed to find it more comfortable there.

Now he sits on the back seat no problem. Actually, the only time he ever lets out a whinge on car journeys is when we slow down at traffic lights or roundabouts. It seems he much prefers us to be moving at a faster pace.
We headed up to a relative in Co. Louth last February and he slept the entire time. Once he has a blanket to snuggle up on, he's more than happy to be in the car.

I use the Mikki dog car harness for my three and it keeps them good and secure on the back seat.

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