I think they are fine, particularly if you have a dog that doesn't crate well or don't have room in your car for the crate. But don't put them in the front passenger seat unless you can de-power the airbag. If it deploys in a crash it could injure a dog, especially a small dog. Also, you need to lock off the inertia reel so the dog doesn't pull the seatbelt out.
The problem being the Basenji that chews through the seat belt harness in 30seconds or less. So hence the muzzle
As far as pippin goes it sounds like what I consider Oakley to have: both confinement anxiety ( big time) AND separation anxiety… Two different issues and both have to be dealt with separately and differently. Id give advice but I haven't mastered either but I sure do know the looks of it when I see it!
So glad everyone is OK! A friend has removed the back seat of her Element and has her 3 crates secured there.
I would love a long crate that would hold 3 basenjis and fit on the back seat of my Prius. Your photos clearly show why crating is the best way to travel with dogs.
Interestingly enough, there has recently been a discussion about crates on the CleanRun list. CR is working on obtaining some high end crates to sell. Everything CR sells is tested by the CR staff. I am not sure how they are going to crash test these crates, but I am anxious to see them. I have a feeling they may be the solid metal (Al?) crates I've seen that are VERY expensive, but we'll seel
I have used Kennel Aire crates in my van for years. Why Kennel Aire?
http://www.newworldbasenjis.net/kennelaire.htm
I also like that the KA crates have one inch squares. That makes it harder to suck things into the crate.
The problem being the Basenji that chews through the seat belt harness in 30seconds or less. So hence the muzzle
Yep, I happen to know for a fact that one of the most expensive things on a 73 VW bug is the seatbelt!
For those having problems with getting your dog in a crate, I believe Susan Garrett's Crate Games talks about that. I think it's at the end of the dvd.
