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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:34 am Post subject: Dogs riding in buggies... |
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This photo from motoRAT in Portugal strikes a cord.
Plenty of 'good old dogs' have ridden in the beds of pickups, but if my dog were in similar circumstances he'd jump out to play with another dog, chase squirrel, deer, etc. And a buggy is even less restrictive than a pickup.
I cannot imagine any self-respecting dog wanting to stay home when there is a buggy ride in the offing.
Have you, or seen anyone address the safety of a dog?
Jim _________________ Manx #2614 |
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bruces Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2009 Posts: 221 Location: sudbury ontario
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:43 am Post subject: |
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I have a harness that locks him into a seatbelt ,thousands of miles in open air jeeps with no doors or top and not a single issue ,the buggy is safer as the sides areal leer in relation to the seat . |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20380 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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bruces wrote: |
I have a harness that locks him into a seatbelt ,thousands of miles in open air jeeps with no doors or top and not a single issue ,the buggy is safer as the sides areal leer in relation to the seat . |
Yep... Dog harnesses (for riding) are available in major pet stores (Petco) would not take "Patches" anywhere without one...
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ammocan Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2014 Posts: 169 Location: utah, usa
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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this is a picture of my mom and her buggy and 2 dogs. my parents have logged thousands of mountain miles with 2 dogs in the back seat. they got the harnesses previously mentioned for both dogs and its a simple quick connect and disconnect with a climbing carabiner. the little white one would turn circles in the back seat and eventually pin its self to the seat and not be able to move so they added a second strap to stop her from spinning but the dogs love it.
as free as you feel in the buggy the dogs feel the same Im sure and its worth the effort. _________________ skill comes by the constant repetition of familiar feats, not by one over bold attempt at a feat for which the doer is yet poorly prepared |
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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:43 am Post subject: |
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That's a great shot Cammo... When the time comes, I am sure my Gio will be stoked. Thanks all. Cheers.
Jim _________________ Manx #2614 |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Dogs riding in buggies... |
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Wetstuff wrote: |
I cannot imagine any self-respecting dog wanting to stay home when there is a buggy ride in the offering.
Jim |
Dont do it... you'll end up like me.. can even start up a boxer engine anymore without one going stupid ...,...
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Iguana Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2008 Posts: 922 Location: SOCAL
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:48 pm Post subject: Dogs |
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motoRAT Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2013 Posts: 308 Location: Portugal
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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mine goes with the harness in the backseat, he jumps if not fully secure
_________________ Be curious, dismantle it all, reassemble it, go for a ride! |
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Manx102 Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2010 Posts: 484 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Aidan riding in the back of the Manx. Always tied down with a leash for very short trips or a harness for anything longer.
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MacLeod Willy Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2014 Posts: 933 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:30 pm Post subject: dog |
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My new driving partners. Hopefully this thing will be on the road in the spring if this snow ever stops
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plasticman1432 Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2004 Posts: 1180 Location: Nosebleed seats, NY
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Here is the late Ralphie enjoying a ride around the neighborhood in the Manx a few summers ago
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Fatmouse Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2013 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Kingston rides with me everywhere!!
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bim55 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 438 Location: Dennis Port, MA
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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I could not start my buggy without "Casey" jumping in. Even if it wasn't running, I'd often find her sleeping in the passenger seat. circa 1970's my first Deserter GT.
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Singerdude Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 464 Location: Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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this is my Frenchie, Poyo... He sure is a hoot and a half and had his first ride this week. It was freezing cold but he enjoyed having his nose in the wind. It's like having his nose's intake turbo-charged: Smell center overload
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t3sters Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2014 Posts: 111 Location: Henderson, Texas
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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My dog and I going for a ride after mowing
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adriaan pienaar Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2003 Posts: 692 Location: Sedgefield, South Africa
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impaleale Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2010 Posts: 302 Location: NJ
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Real men love cats and are not afraid to show it. |
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vincent9993 Samba Member
Joined: November 09, 2006 Posts: 2025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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impaleale wrote: |
Real men love cats and are not afraid to show it. |
Hey that's not a Manx! |
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impaleale Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2010 Posts: 302 Location: NJ
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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It's a Manx. But it grew a tail once it immigrated to the states to fit in. She does not meow with a British accent anymore either. |
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Singerdude Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 464 Location: Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Hey Impaleale, I got a Taby cat just like yours (His name is Steve). Brought him only once in the garage, and then I used an impact wrench.... Now the cat runs for his life when I open the garge door |
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