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Mar 3, 2020 | 02:58 PM

boraborab

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Pets in Convertible

I have a C6 convertible and have a 10 lb. Malshi dog. I have a dog seat belt that connects to her harness, but I would like to know if anyone can advise of a safe way to take her with the top down. I've shopped for the booster-style seats, but get concerned if she would be safe. Advise and suggestions?

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Mar 3, 2020, 07:14 PM

ruxvette

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My Toy Poodle just sits on my lap, when driving with her...

One of my pet peeves, no pun intended. I think it is dangerous, thoughtless, and foolish to drive with a pet on your lap. And I could care less that your toy poodle weighs 7 pounds.

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Mar 3, 2020 | 03:03 PM

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...Advise and suggestions?

Plenty of suggestions, but none would be helpful.

Mar 3, 2020 | 03:21 PM

GigG

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A Velcro harness would likely work.

Mar 3, 2020 | 05:27 PM

FAUEE

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What are you worried about? If she's connected to the seat belt, where's she gonna go?

Mar 3, 2020 | 06:02 PM

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My Toy Poodle just sits on my lap, when driving with her, a harness she seems to always slip out.

I can say she never jumped out, but once had to slam on the brakes, that woke her up!

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Mar 3, 2020 | 07:14 PM

ruxvette

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Originally Posted by 1bdvet

My Toy Poodle just sits on my lap, when driving with her...

One of my pet peeves, no pun intended. I think it is dangerous, thoughtless, and foolish to drive with a pet on your lap. And I could care less that your toy poodle weighs 7 pounds.

Mar 3, 2020 | 08:03 PM

boraborab

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I just want to make sure she is secure. Makes me a bit nervous thinking about no other containment. I'm probably just being over protective!

Mar 3, 2020 | 09:16 PM

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My dog stats home and outside 90% of the time. Would never take her in vette. Take her in wife's suburban or daughters cobalt to the veterinarian

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Mar 4, 2020 | 08:21 AM

Reckedhim

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I use this with my dog's harness:

https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Harness-Seatbelt/dp/B014W40RMU/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=dog+seatbelt&qid=1583327917&sr=8-8

Mar 4, 2020 | 10:00 AM

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Took my German Shepard for a ride a few times when she was a pup, she just laid there calm as could be. I never had her tied to anything. I'm afraid she's gotten to big now for anymore rides in it.

Mar 4, 2020 | 10:11 AM

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Harness + buckle into the seatbelt. Then she is no different from a human passenger. We have a Newfoundland (110+ lbs) and she likes riding with the targa top off. Harness + seatbelt buckle. Works like a champ.

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I use this with my dog's harness: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjust...3327917&sr=8-8

Yup, we use one like this, too. Works great.

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Mar 4, 2020 | 11:05 AM

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boraborab

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I use this with my dog's harness: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjust...3327917&sr=8-8

OK, this is what I have. I think I will get her a good secure booster seat and new sturdy harness and go have fun! Thank you!

Mar 4, 2020 | 11:25 AM

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One of my pet peeves, no pun intended. I think it is dangerous, thoughtless, and foolish to drive with a pet on your lap. And I could care less that your toy poodle weighs 7 pounds.

Would you feel the same if it mentioned your pet snake in your lap area......................

asking for a friend based in TX................

Mar 4, 2020 | 11:30 AM

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I'd suggest a seat cover to protect the seat from their claws, dog hair etc. Something that can be easily installed and removed such as these. https://seatshield.com/products/elitesport-seatshield

Mar 4, 2020 | 12:43 PM

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Would you feel the same if it mentioned your pet snake in your lap area......................

asking for a friend based in TX................

My full monte python weighs more than 7 lbs.

Mar 4, 2020 | 12:47 PM

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I'd suggest a seat cover to protect the seat from their claws, dog hair etc. Something that can be easily installed and removed such as these.

When i took my Sheltie on road trips I built her a cushion on the seat. She would lay on the seat the entire time.

Mar 4, 2020 | 01:26 PM

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I would never take either of our 2 golden retrievers, because it would take 6 months to remove all that hair!! Bronk

Mar 5, 2020 | 08:43 AM

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I would never take either of our 2 golden retrievers, because it would take 6 months to remove all that hair!! Bronk

Just take the top off and let the hair blow out. That's what I do with this guy. He sheds some but he loves going for rides so I can't deny him that joy.

Mar 5, 2020 | 11:04 AM

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Just take the top off and let the hair blow out. That's what I do with this guy. He sheds some but he loves going for rides so I can't deny him that joy.

Great idea, but I am concerned about the "station wagon effect" and all that hair would end back in the car!!