Date:         Fri, 5 Jan 2007 06:25:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: dogs 'n Westies
Comments: To: "annasan1@comcast.net >Anna QS<" <annasan1@comcast.net>
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One of the online vendors ( i don't remember which) has a Dog gate that
installs behind the rear seat. Fits Wsty and full sized rear seats. I looked
into this a while ago and am still considering it. It doesn't restrain the
dog but at least keeps them in a smaller area.

On 1/5/07, annasan1@comcast.net >Anna QS< <annasan1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Chris G :
>
> Whichever way you choose for your dog en route, it really is a good idea
> to use a seatbelt/harness assembly - the kind where doggie can move around,
> lay down, look out, get a drink, etc but still be safe in case of (knock on
> wood) an accident. They -like kids- become flying missiles!  And some of us
> do wince at the thought of restricting them. But . . .  remind yourself they
> are our fur-friends and that unless you have comprehensive insurance on them
> it costs a LOT to fix broken bones or ruptured spleens on canines!
> Some folks do crate train their dog in home and this can be a comfort for
> them; but I agree a crate takes up a helluva-lotta room in an already tight
> van.  There are collapsible soft-sided "crates" for camping but I use a
> cable tie-out with one end attached to the van, the other to my 65# & 22#
> dogs. I am going to need a better solution, tho, unless I want to spend all
> my time unraveling them!
> - suggestions???
>
> --
> " Lord keep Your arm around my shoulder
> and Your hand over my mouth."
>



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Thanks,

Jeff
90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It needs a lot of work)
86' (Soon to be donating organs to the 90')
85' GL (sidelined but to be resurrected in the near future)