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• 08-01-2008 7:13 PM

  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,137 Points 735

  How many of you.. Reply Contact  bought your car for your dog(s)??? Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 08-01-2008 8:47 PM

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  aerial1313 Joined on 02-12-2008 Atlanta, GA Posts 445 Points 35	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact No, but only because I had the car first...but rest assured one of the criteria for my next car will definitely be its "dog-friendliness".
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• 08-01-2008 10:25 PM

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  Schnauzer10 Joined on 06-24-2008 Posts 23 Points 60	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact I bought my honda element for my dogs. At the time I only had two but its been one of the best decisions I've made. I don't have carpet and the seats attach to the walls so I have TONS of cargo space. Plus, I can fit my bike and other sporting equipment inside. When I get dirt inside I just sweep it out and its like a new car. I recommend it for all dog owners.
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• 08-01-2008 10:30 PM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 6,753 Points 360

  Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact I just bought a new car last August and it's very non-dog friendly (small, leather) and I'm totally regretting it. I thought it'd be okay because we have the old SUV for dog transport, but I realize now that there are a lot of times DH is working and I only have my car for transport. I already have a plan to trade/sell this car when I retire in 4 yrs. I want to do fostering or rescue work and I will then buy a car with dog transport as a priority. ~ Cathy ~

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• 08-01-2008 11:02 PM

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  fuzzy_dogs_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Davis, CA Posts 6,759 Points 200	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact I didn't, but as it happens Max fits in there quite nicely.  He doesn't spend much time in the car except for the once-in-awhile trip to the dog park or the vet. Joyce
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• 08-02-2008 10:02 AM

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  mrv Joined on 09-10-2007 west central OH Posts 2,683 Points 745	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact THere is always a vehicle specifically selected to be dog friendly and convenient.  We have a dog van at the moment with the last seat folded down and crates.  The stow and go seats make dog events much easier.
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• 08-03-2008 1:32 PM

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  Thalie Joined on 01-01-2007 Louisiana Posts 1,041 Points 115	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact We replaced one car with a van - the official doggiemobile- to be able to fit 2 crates in the back and bought a ramp to facilitate entry. When I replace my car, I'll be looking for something in which I can fit 1 crate for emergencies. Nathalie & the Monstresses
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• 08-03-2008 4:46 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 7,283 Points 1,975

  Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact Absolutely -- altho my physical limitations had to figure in there as well.  The Honda Element was on my list as well, but the PT Cruiser was more comfortable and driveable for me -- the back seats literally "come out" of the car and it's so easy to load everything up.  I have leather interior but it's easily wiped down so was practical for me (and it had the electric seats I *had* to have to acommodate my hip).  It's not the best on gas, but I absolutely LOVE it for practicality and driveability for us.  It takes the wagon we need for pet therapy and leaves room for the dogs themselves.  Works great for us.

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• 08-03-2008 6:36 PM

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  jdata Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 524 Points 2,440	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact  Fj Cruiser. just hose off the interior. Bests or equals the Hummer in every category.
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• 08-03-2008 10:27 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,696 Points 75

  Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact I did! I bought my Accord because I could fit two, 24" crates on the back seat. Now, I show my dogs, and I'm looking for a small SUV, crossover, or (newly developed interest after I drove a friend's) mini van. Now that I have a conformation dog, I'll need stackable crates, a grooming table, etc etc WITH the dogs and luggage in the car.  Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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• 08-03-2008 10:30 PM

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  ottoluv Joined on 11-27-2006 So Cal Posts 2,887 Points 520	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact Nope! But they sure look cute in it! Here I am stuck in the middle with you I practice societal sanctioned assault
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• 08-03-2008 10:42 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 2,715 Points 260	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact No, I bought mine cause my old one died =] that said - mine will nicely fit at two smaller crates in the back (the back seats fold down) and I can fit many, many cat carriers in there. Mine is a 2002 Chevy Tracker, and I love it. Not too bad on gas, but not fantastic either. It gets me from A to B, so I'm not complaining
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• 08-03-2008 10:49 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 4,155 Points 640	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact I didn't buy mine for the dogs, but it is really convenient now that I have them. Amanda "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, throughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- ' WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!! ' " - Author Unknown
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• 08-04-2008 7:53 AM

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  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 4,016 Points 380	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact  I did - Bugsy is just not a backseat dog so went to a wagon - I miss my sporty ride but it's worth it :-) "I think Karen should get a BC next time because she deserves a more mellow laid back dog! Or a Maremma because she needs a more clingy, biddable, easily trained dog." Brookcove 2008
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• 08-04-2008 8:59 AM

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  Jewlieee Joined on 03-23-2007 MI Posts 5,727 Points 4,170	Re: How many of you.. Reply Contact  my dogs were a major factor in buying a new car.
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