Advice for Hunting dogs riding in vehicles

[Deaner]

Yesterday when I saw a really pretty Black Lab doing this I thought I would post this on this website. I know this sounds really bad but when I see little poodles or other little lap dogs doing it it doesn't bother me. But since I've owned a Springer and bunch of coonhounds I'm kind of partial to Hunting dogs.
I personaly would advise not to let your hunting dogs stick their heads out the window when they are riding with you when you go down the road.
A friend of mine was going down the road one time a few years ago and letting his Springer hang her head out the window. The dog got a bug in her eye! Going that fast down the road even if it did see it coming it couldn't of blinked fast enough. It happened right before Minnesota Pheasant Opener that year so it missed out on that season but most of all it blinded that one eye for that dog for ever!
So you may want to think of that next time you have your dog riding with you.

 

[docH]

I have to agree with Deernut. I know that there alot of dogs out there that have stuck their heads out the windows or have ridden unkenneled in the back of pickups and have had nothing happen to them. But I have seen too many injuries like what he described happen. Most people have good intentions and think that it will never happen to their dog, but when it happens they all say that they wished that they hadn't been so careless. It's really sad to see dogs with career threatening or career ending injuries due to carelessness. Just my two cents.

 

[ReleaseHunter]

I will have to agree with both of you on your opinions. If hunting dogs are insured, they have to be transported properly, in order to remain covered, in case of an accident. I am very fond of my dogs, but they go in kennels in the back seat area, with the seats folded up, to allow room for the kennels. Our dogs are our investments and of course mans' best friend. Invest in a good kennel for the back of your truck or ones that will fit in the back passenger area. It is unsafe for you and the dogs with them in the front seat.

When I see dogs being transported in teh back of pickup beds, going down the interstate or highway at road speeds, and they are unrestrained, it makes me ill. What would happen if they jumped out or were thrown out? I know I would feel pretty bad to know that I contributed to my dogs' deaths. Just some thoughts. Hope I didn't step on any toes.

Joe