I have two crates in the back of my RAV4. I can't say I believe the dogs being in a crate will protect them in every type of potential accident, however, it does give me some peace of mind that in the event of an accident, they will be secured and can't just run loose. I'm looking to get something a bit bigger and if/when I do, I will most likely outfit it with the Gunner Kennels.
I'm a pretty defensive driver in general (probably from my motorcycle experiences) but I'm much more cautious when the dog are in the car.
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Speed limit out here is 65 so my guess is I was doing 75 I usually go about 5-10 over. Just glad we both were fine but sure scared the crap out of us both. That was well over 15 years ago now but still remember it like it was yesterday.
Here's a good site for checking out crate safety: 2015 Crate Study Results - Center for Pet Safety
I like those Gunner Kennels I may need to invest in some!
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The WindyCanyon Girls (taken Summer 2018)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Northern Spy CDX RA JH OA OAJ CC (14.5 yrs)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Ruby Pink BN CD RA CC (4.5 yrs)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Kanzi BN CDX RE JH (5 yrs)
IntCH WindyCanyon ItsOnlyMoneyHoneycrisp BN RN CC (16mos)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Pippin BN RI CC (2.5 yrs)IntCH WindyCanyon's Envy CDX RE JH CC (10.5 yrs)
IntCH HIT WindyCanyon's Kiku A Fuji Too CDX RE JH CC (10 yrs)
I worry less over the dogs getting killed, (yes I love them!) than them becoming projectiles and killing me in the event of an accident. Mine ride crated to confine them, and keep them off my lap, so I can drive safely too. If we crash going fast enough, or in a bad enough accident, we are all going to die.
windycanyon (08-19-2017)
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The WindyCanyon Girls (taken Summer 2018)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Northern Spy CDX RA JH OA OAJ CC (14.5 yrs)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Ruby Pink BN CD RA CC (4.5 yrs)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Kanzi BN CDX RE JH (5 yrs)
IntCH WindyCanyon ItsOnlyMoneyHoneycrisp BN RN CC (16mos)
IntCH WindyCanyon's Pippin BN RI CC (2.5 yrs)IntCH WindyCanyon's Envy CDX RE JH CC (10.5 yrs)
IntCH HIT WindyCanyon's Kiku A Fuji Too CDX RE JH CC (10 yrs)
It's so crazy how times change. People would call child services today if they saw that.
I remember when my Dad would stop too fast the lawn chairs would fold up on us and we'd slide down towards the tail gate lol! We were both under 10 years old. When we were real little we sat in the cab (no car seats/boosters) or seat belts! His arm was our seatbelt when he stopped too fast.
Was an old early 1970's full size Chevy manual. Miss that truck!
I remember riding in my uncle's GTO that didn't have seat belts, we used to stand on the floor in the back and hang on to the seat in front of us. I remember falling quite a few times! It's a miracle I am alive! LOL Gah, I realize I just told you all i am older than dirt! Hehehe
awackywabbit (08-24-2017)
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