How you transport your dog?

[bonecollector23]

I wasn't challenging you turkeyrookie lol. I am now interested now to see what is the general opinion/legal requirements for dog transport.

[3Wheelerdude]

Would an strapped down kennel be classified as an conventional harness??

I don't know, but I would think that if the crate is secured down it would be considered a 'safely secured load', as in any other items in your bed.

[TurkeyRookie]

I wasn't challenging you turkeyrookie lol. I am now interested now to see what is the general opinion/legal requirements for dog transport.

Hey BC, I didn't think you were in the least, and I apologize if my post was worded to make you believe that. Was just further explaining my point / position, in contrast to what Sambo was saying, to which I respectfully disagree with.

[Sharon]

Provided he has a pad to lay on, and he's not sopping wet when you load him up combined with outside air temp / wind from the drive.

I do the same with mine.

Also, find a way to secure it so it's not thrashing about the back of the truck when you get on breaks / accelerator, or bumpy roads.

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You can also buy a remote temperature sensor with a display in your truck for peace of mind.
If it's well insulated it shouldn't be a problem and strap it down.
I currently have my dog in a crate in the back seat and there is times that the smell makes me wish he was separated from the cab. quote TR

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Put a heavy old quilt over the crate too .

From what I've read , use a wire crate not a plastic crate . If there is a rear end collision, plastic makes shards that can pierce the dog .

pets are included in the federal law link:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/.../1363748620219

the general law:

"Every person responsible for transporting animals in Canada must ensure that the entire transportation process including loading, transit and unloading - does not cause injury or undue suffering to the animals."

Transportation Practices

It is illegal to cause undue suffering to an animal at any point in the transportation process. Practices that can help protect animals during transportation include:

• using loading and unloading facilities as well as containers and transport vehicles suitable to the animals being loaded;
• using movement devices (e.g. pig boards) that do not frighten the animals or cause injury or undue suffering;
• providing adequate space and headroom for animals to stand in a natural position;
• providing feed, water and rest at required intervals;
• providing adequate ventilation for all animals;
• providing non-slip, textured footing surfaces suitable to the animals being transported;
• providing protection from the weather; or
• providing immediate attention, including veterinary treatment at the scene if necessary. If an animal becomes unfit for transport during the trip, it must be cared for, treated or euthanized.

[krismerry]

In the spring,summer, and fall mine is in his crate in the bed of my truck with 4 ratchet straps holding it down. In the winter he comes in the truck and we have a harness that attaches to the seat belt.

When he comes out and sees his crate in the truck, he knows he is always going somewhere fun. By the time my truck hits the sidewalk he is laying down until he can smell the water. Then he is bouncing in the crate.

In the winter he just lays down and rests his head on the car seat and sleeps with my daughter, well being strapped to the seat belt for safety of all in the car or truck.

[Dakota Creek]

Mud River makes an insulated crate cover which has tie downs for securing the crate with cover on down on the truck bed. Window covers which can ve removed when the temperature in not too cool. Available in both brown and Max-4 camo.

[TurkeyRookie]

Mud River makes an insulated crate cover which has tie downs for securing the crate with cover on down on the truck bed. Window covers which can ve removed when the temperature in not too cool. Available in both brown and Max-4 camo.

Sold!

[rackman]

my lab gets the back seat of the truck

[Cass]

Would you like to be transported in your truck bed. Your pup shoud ride inside the truck

Invalid argument

[3 black dogs]

Young dogs have a hole in the mountain top topper old dogs ride up front they earned it they get first dibbs at timmies !