Canine co-pilots Thread

[Liveonjg]

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77 FI 2L Westfalia - Ripple
77 FI 2L Westfalia - Althea
62 Dual Carb Single Cab - Lou

[crukab]

New co-pilot, the Bus just does not run yet....
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My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....

In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon

[mccandmore]

This is the future...

[vwwestyman]

All our ding dang dogs out for a ride in the Wild Westerner.
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Dave Cook

President, Wild Westerner Club

1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
My Thing

[Abscate]

That’s a great one , Dave
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[vwwestyman]

Thanks! It took many tries (and multiple M&Ms) to get one shot with all three dogs' heads in the windows!
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Dave Cook

President, Wild Westerner Club

1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
My Thing

[ullr]

Her favorite of all the cars.

[bus71]

Small traveler

[72Bus_in_OC]

Clover after I pickup my original VW wheels!

[EZ Gruv]

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1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page.

[consvws]

[NASkeet]

I hope that all of these dogs and other animals (pets or otherwise) are properly restrained whilst the vehicle is being driven!

https://www.clenthillsvets.co.uk/blog/january-2019...ates%3A%20“When,guard%20are%20ways%20of%20restraining%20animals%20in%20cars.”

It’s estimated that one third of UK drivers are not complying with the law when it comes to restraining their dog in the car whilst driving, and are risking a fine of up to £2,500, according to recent research. These drivers are also putting their pets’ lives and themselves at risk.

Rule 57 of the Highway Code states: “When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.”

Alarmingly, the research states that 34% of drivers fail to restrain pet passengers, 1 in 10 allow their pets to sit in the front seat of the car, while a further 9% of drivers allow their pet to sit on the back seat without a harness.

The research, carried out by Confused.com, shows that 64% of drivers are unaware that having an unrestrained pet passenger is punishable with a fine. Drivers who fail to restrain their pets whilst driving may also be incriminating themselves by driving without proper control of a motor vehicle or driving without due care and attention.

Risking lives & invalidating your insurance

If you should have an accident or have to make a sudden stop, an unrestrained pet could be thrown forward and injure themselves and potentially injure you or other passengers.

Furthermore, car insurance providers reserve the right to invalidate policies if a driver is involved in an accident with an unrestrained pet. Confused.com’s research shows that 10% of drivers involved in an accident would result in having their policy invalidated.
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Nigel A. Skeet

Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.

Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper

Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)

http://www.vwt2oc.net

[NASkeet]

I hope that all of these dogs and other animals (pets or otherwise) are properly restrained whilst the vehicle is being driven!

Best Dog Harnesses for Car Travel: Crash-Tested & Safety Certified!

https://www.k9ofmine.com/best-dog-harnesses-for-car-travel/

Dog Car Safety Laws

https://www.clenthillsvets.co.uk/blog/january-2019...ates%3A%20“When,guard%20are%20ways%20of%20restraining%20animals%20in%20cars.”

It’s estimated that one third of UK drivers are not complying with the law when it comes to restraining their dog in the car whilst driving, and are risking a fine of up to £2,500, according to recent research. These drivers are also putting their pets’ lives and themselves at risk.

Rule 57 of the Highway Code states: “When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars.”

Alarmingly, the research states that 34% of drivers fail to restrain pet passengers, 1 in 10 allow their pets to sit in the front seat of the car, while a further 9% of drivers allow their pet to sit on the back seat without a harness.

The research, carried out by Confused.com, shows that 64% of drivers are unaware that having an unrestrained pet passenger is punishable with a fine. Drivers who fail to restrain their pets whilst driving may also be incriminating themselves by driving without proper control of a motor vehicle or driving without due care and attention.

Risking lives & invalidating your insurance

If you should have an accident or have to make a sudden stop, an unrestrained pet could be thrown forward and injure themselves and potentially injure you or other passengers.

Furthermore, car insurance providers reserve the right to invalidate policies if a driver is involved in an accident with an unrestrained pet. Confused.com’s research shows that 10% of drivers involved in an accident would result in having their policy invalidated.
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Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet

Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.

Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper

Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)

http://www.vwt2oc.net

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[EZ Gruv]

Three out of the last four posts...NASkeet continues to prove that he thinks we are all stupid.
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Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page.

[consvws]

[Shonandb]

Guard Dog or whale watching...?

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Guys, I have a 6 month old miniature long haired dachshund that weighs about 9 pounds and will top out around 12 or so. I’m looking for answers on some kind of car seat that I can install in my 1971 so she can see outside. Any ideas are welcome. TIA
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