Re: Where does your dog ride?
I'm sorry in advance because I know that this is going to rub some of you the wrong way, but I have never been comfortable with animals (including children) roaming free and unrestrained in moving vehicles.
When I travel with my dogs, they are in appropriate sized kennels or carriers, that are secured to the vehicle. It is for my safety, my animals safety and the safety of others - and I am by no means an overly protective safety-phobe. I do stupid things all of the time.
I am especially troubled by people that have animals in their laps and hanging out the window while driving - you think texting is distracting... the animals block side mirror visibility, forward visibility, steering ability...
In the event of an accident, Airbags can easily kill or badly hurt animals not secured by a restraint system. An 65 lbs dog sitting on the back seat is going to be a danger to passengers and the dog. You would not drive around with an unsecured spare tire sitting right behind you...
If "dogs are people too" then they need a seat belt!
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