While we're on the subject of SUV's, I also have a question for the group: My partner and I recently purchased a new Lexus SUV for our Berner (one couldn't expect him to ride around in the back of a sedan, now could one?). Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions on how to safely transport our boy in the open space behind the second row of seats:
- Use a gate/barrier behind the 2nd row of seats and let him roam back there. - Put the dog in a crate (metal or cloth) in the back of the SUV. - Use a harness-type restraint system clipped to one of the interior tie-down brackets in the rear, to give him some mobility, but not enough to be thrown against the seats ahead of him. I'm also open to other suggestions. I'd like our puppy to be able to look out the windows when we're driving, but I want to make sure he doesn't get thrown up against something hard in the event of a crash. I'm also thinking a collapsible cloth crate would be useful when traveling. We've already purchases a collapsible dog ramp to help him climb in and out of the SUV. Thanks for your help, - Alex, Steve and Jackson (5.5 months old, growing like a weed) > [Original Message] > From: LeAnn Zogg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 8/20/2003 8:00:05 AM > Subject: car question > > > Hi Berner Buddies!! > > I'm taking a break from the dog-quilt and would like to ask a question of > the Berner group regarding cars-trucks-SUV's > > Is anyone driving one of the new Pacifica's? Or a XC70 Volvo? We are > looking at them and would like some "owner" pros and cons. > > Thanks everyone and have a great Labour Day Weekend.... > LeAnn Zogg > North Dakota
