[banker1]

Hey thanks for the response, I'll look into that. Do you have it set up exactly as pictured in the eBay link or do you let the section which attached to the front seats hand down? What is the benefit of attaching it to the front seats?

[Rover+Runner]

The main advantages are to keep muddy paws off of the back of the seats and also to keep doggy nails from tearing up the leather. My lab mix used to get carsick occasionally and it made clean-up a no-brainer.

edit: Sorry I didn't answer your question completely - if it's a road trip I set it up like in the picture - if it's a short trip I place it in the cargo area without tying down.

[Cornfed]

Originally posted by banker1
We are getting a second dog, meduim build, not sure of the breed (I think some kind of lab mix), 12-18 months old, about 40lbs don't think she's going to grow much more...

Pics of the new pup:

That would be a Pitbull, I've had them my entire life, rescued, and trained many that have become wonderful family dogs. She looks 100% and should make a good addition to your family.

I like her!

[banker1]

Originally posted by Cornfed
That would be a Pitbull, I've had them my entire life, rescued, and trained many that have become wonderful family dogs. She looks 100% and should make a good addition to your family.

Interesting you say that... I originally though she was or had a bit of Pitbull in her based on the definition in her chest and arms when sitting. But then the more I looked at her the more I saw a mix of my in-laws Golden Lab (something like this: http://www.justdogbreeds.com/images/...-retriever.jpg), with shorter hair and "less" floppy ears. Whatever she is, my wife and I are really looking forward to giving her a safe, loving home.

Here are some vids the shelter took for us too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyrBPva7vs4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kyS_TQn1Ic

[Kraeken]

Beautiful dog! He looks part pit and maybe the rest some kind of lab.

I am a strong believer in making animals as safe as possible in the car. I have two medium sized pits. We just got another one recently. Previously we transported him in a 24wx36lx29h crate strapped in the back. He loves car rides, and is an upholstery chewer and window licker. In the crate, he cannot reach anything to damage, and he is more restricted and thus safer in an accident.

The new problem for us is now having two dogs. They make side-by side travel crates, but the problem is, they are each 21" wide, and the width of the cargo area is just over 41", so they won't quite fit side by side. We're going on a long road trip in late spring, so I'm trying to figure it out.

Ebay is a great place to find cheap, good quality crates. I think it is the most reasonable and safe option.

[alaskaman]

Thought the dog lovers might appreciate this taken at Fur Rondy today in Anchorage.

[alaskaman]

3 sprints today and the weekend. 25 miles long each.

[banker1]

That's awesome! 25 miles is a bit long to be called a "sprint" no?

[alaskaman]

Originally posted by banker1
That's awesome! 25 miles is a bit long to be called a "sprint" no?

no idea. that is what they are called here. 80/20 rule applies........

[sheik]

My wife and I are total dog nuts. I didn't see a thread for this (aside from the one about who rides in the back of your T4R) and I figured there are probably a lot of dog lovers here.

So, lets see some photos of your dogs and other critters too!




Here's Lola, our miniature dachshund. She'll be 4 years old this Valentine's Day.





And this is Izzy, our weimaraner. She turns 2 years old this St. Patrick's Day.



With the T4R

[CJ3Flyr]

Izzy is gorgeous. Is she a good dog? Really wired or pretty mellow?


This is Bryan, my Boxer-Lab and Summer, my crazy English Yellow Lab.

[sheik]

Thanks!

I'm a big fan of labs too, they are terrific dogs. We would have one if it weren't for the hair- the wife can't deal with that. Those photos are classic


Izzy has certainly mellowed but she still requires a lot of activity every day. During the summer I'll ride my bike and she'll run next to me and we'll go about 3 miles doing 15-20 mph most of the way. We get back and she'll still be ready to go. It's crazy. It makes her an excellent hunter though!

She is a great dog and I wouldn't trade her for anything, but you certainly have to appreciate the positive aspects to look past the negatives of this breed. The energy level and inquisitiveness is hard to contend with sometimes. And their intelligence can certainly work against you. I have to dead bolt doors we don't want her to open because she can and will open it.

[Bigrupp]

Here's my kids. Bailey just turned one in December and Chip will be 2 in May.

Bailey



Chip



The kids

[SSt4r]

Riley, My 10 year old Irish Setter.

[A10MileHusker]

Here's my dog Clancy


And one while off-roading