We're about to buy a small dog - English Toy Terrier - and were wondering about how safe the various ways transporting them were? Our car is a saloon not a hatchback. Can dogs this small use a harness OK? The breeder has recommended a plastic airline style travel box to bring the puppy home and that's what we'll do for that journey. We're thinking about later on when it gets slightly older and for short journeys - e.g. school run/park etc.
Cheers!
2007-03-11 03:38:27 · 9 answers · asked by theflyinggribble 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you are going on a walk, you should use a harness. But if you want to use the crate, it is not real good for traveling it is good for leaving at home. The best one for traveling is the plastic carrier.
2007-03-11 03:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by Whatz up 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same issue as you. I have a Chihuahua. When I got him from the breeder she said to keep him in a hard plastic travel box ( kennel cab type ) when we are going out and about in the car with him. Well... he really likes to look out the window. I got an Outward Hound brand doggie "carseat", but NOT the one that has the padding that keeps them up... as a terrier, your dog will likely dig, dig, dig and ruin the berber and foam lining. I like the ones that hook around the headrest, around the width of the back seat, and there's a strap that you can attach the collar to on the inside. Your dog can then look out the window. Just be sure that if you are the one that is driving that the dogs is not BEHIND you but to the side so that you can see him/her... but in the BACK SEAT !!
My dog LOVES this thing. I put a little blanket in there for him and on long trips he naps in there... it's a cute thing, too. Just DON'T get the seatbelt harness !! Your dig will be too small for this. They are better for medium sized to larger dogs.
2007-03-11 14:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by weimj396 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The airline style plastic crates are generally the best all around solution. The soft crates can be okay when the pup is older and more well behaved (i.e.-it won't chew its way out). But the plastic ones create the best den feeling.
2007-03-11 03:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are traveling in the car most pet specialty stores will have a harness and seat belt attachment system for your small dog. putting a small dog in a crate or plastic carrier can make them really nervous about going in the car because they cannot see what is going on around them.
2007-03-11 09:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family had the same problem last year in november and that question is easy,I would say that a harness is the easiest way because your terrior wont feel locked away and it will feel happy and wont bark that much. My dog is a yorkshire terrior and he has lots of fun on his harness because on a normal lead it would strain his back and neck and make him sick. so if you ask me i would 100 percent say that a harness is the most humane and friendliest way for your dog, I hope ive been a help to you and good luck with your new dog!!!!
2007-03-11 09:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by emza123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the crate, because there is a better air flow than in the plastic carriers.
2007-03-11 03:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pet carrier is best and equip it with a toy or chew bone or stuffed animal and never leave it unattended in the car.
2007-03-11 03:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by pilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A proper sized airline carrier is by far the safest, that is why the airlines use them.
2007-03-11 03:45:40 · answer #8 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crate or plastic carrier is safer
2007-03-11 03:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by B-Ball Hottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋