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 Where to put the puppy?
Hello all. I've been enjoying reading this forum, but this is my first post. I picked up my RT today, and I love it!
We have a little dog, Daisy. She would love to ride with my girlfriend and I. Does anyone have a good solution for this? I'm thinking that we probably need to install a luggage rack above the trunk and get a dog carrier. Anyone tried this? Any suggestions for a dog carrier? Thanks!
here is a picture of Daisy. She is part Yorkie, part Maltise (a Morkie). She will grow to be about 7 lbs.
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 Originally Posted by Jonnyvermont
Hello all. I've been enjoying reading this forum, but this is my first post. I picked up my RT today, and I love it!
We have a little dog, Daisy. She would love to ride with my girlfriend and I. Does anyone have a good solution for this? I'm thinking that we probably need to install a luggage rack above the trunk and get a dog carrier. Anyone tried this? Any suggestions for a dog carrier? Thanks!
here is a picture of Daisy. She is part Yorkie, part Maltise (a Morkie). She will grow to be about 7 lbs.
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Drop a line to Dave & Teddy on this site----check out his "adventures" from Cincy----he I am sure, can give you a lot of information along with safety etc., on this subject.
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Welcome and what a cute little dog you have. My dogs have heads bigger than your so they don't get to ride on my Spyder. You could try searching on dog carriers here and you should come up with a variety of ways to transport her. I know some that carry them in a harness that is strapped to them and there are several different carriers for the back trunk. Good luck and be sure to post some pictures of her riding. Don't forget to buy her some doggles too
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The last RT i saw had a replacement rear trunk cover that was cut out and lined to allow the pup to sit in the trunk and be straped in it was such a good idea when puppy wasent riding he changed the trunk lid.maybe you could find one on e bay used and make a nice opening for your pup to look out and enjoy the ride.
Mike
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We have a couple of small dogs, toy schnauzers, that we have talked about taking with us. On the way to Maggie Valley, when the temps rose into the nineties, we decided the dogs would not fare well in that heat. We were looking at a pet trailer that had some storage as well.
What say you regarding the pets and heat on the road.
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Originally Posted by Trickie Dick
What say you regarding the pets and heat on the road.
Dogs, just like us can get used to the heat. If they already spend a lot of time outside in the hot weather, then riding shouldn't bother them. If they spend all day in an air conditioned house, that may be a different story, and need further consideration... frequent stops for water, etc...
We have some friends with Shelties who love the outdoors, regardless of the temps. It can be so hot I sweat just looking out the window, and those dogs want out.
It's all in what climate they are used to. Indoors temp controlled all the time - may be hard, but not impossible. If they like outdoors as much as indoors, then I think it would be fairly easy.
Even in a nice air conditioned car, the first thing they want to do is stick their head out the window...
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Here's how we carry "TinkerBell" It's a pouch made by Outward Hound... 
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Thank you
Thank you for all your input. I see lots of great solutions for using the backseat, but my girlfriend and I always travel together. I think the best solution is either some sort of harness that my girlfriend can wear keeping the puppy between us, or getting a luggage rack and securing a bag there.
Until then, here is Daisy waiting for her first ride....
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Originally Posted by Jonnyvermont
Until then, here is Daisy waiting for her first ride....
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Keep her hydrated . . . frequent drink breaks . . . a little thing like that can dry out, quickly, with the air blowing over her at 65MPH.
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our pups are 16 years old and 4 years old , yorkies.. we have taken the young on for 20 miles or more,just getting use to doing it with him ,, the old one only goes around town. outward bound carrier and Doggles. the doggles are important. 2013-05-31 15.36.46.jpg
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Originally Posted by Hayfield
Keep her hydrated . . . frequent drink breaks . . . a little thing like that can dry out, quickly, with the air blowing over her at 65MPH.
Great advice! Will do!
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I met a woman at the Wheels of Time museum during the owners event and she had created a 'doggy basket' on the passenger seat using shoe sole leather
I took some pictures and am trying to buy some leather to do the same thing:
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and then have your pup inn a harness with a 2 or 3 point restraint
read Dave & Teddy's post as he has the most experience
as you can see, my Penny is slightly larger than Teddy,,,,,,
Last edited by lookerjdc; 07-03-2013 at 05:57 PM.
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We use the "Outward Hound" pouch...
Available in Petco... 
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s, I had to get the T-Bags because I have a Utopia back rest on my RT and the T-bags makes the best fit with the backrest, plus with the T-bag it has a wraparound system that goes into the backrest for added support. Each carrier has at least 2 points to strap the dog in, and the dog wears a body harness.