Well, aside from it being colder than hell, not being strapped down, didn't endanger the dogs life. Was he a piece of shit? Maybe. Did the dog have a history of puking in the vehicle? Maybe. Criminal charges? Naw.
I love my dogs, but I don't see anything that terrible about what this guy did, so long as it wasn't too cold or too wet outside. The thing about the dog hair wasn't a true part of what happened ... just Wirecutter's title. Dogs used to be happy to ride in the back of pickup trucks. Not much difference, so long as the trailer is hooked up correctly and the crate secured.
I used to think my Depression-era dad's attitude toward dogs was a little harsh, but I can see that as the years go by, society is more and more pussified.
February in northern Indiana..... Checking the weather on Ventusky.com in Hammond Indiana real quick..... on February 11th, the date of the article, it was 12 degrees at noon. I think that would be too cold to be riding in a crate on a trailer.
Birdchaser, I've got four dogs now, had dogs my whole life (I'm 74). I love dogs more than any humans, other than immediate family. While I would never do what that guy did (like Ken, we have blankets inside for dogs), criminal prosecution seems a bit excessive. With Kens weather info, the guy definitely qualifies as a dick.
WTF ? it gets cold in the hills of PA here. my dogs have a wool blanket each in the back seat of our SUV. and no. the blankets come in the house after each trip. back seat heater doesn't throw as much heat back there as I would like. not only do I warm up the truck. but I also warm up the blankets by the woodstove before the dogs get in . hell, even the hunting dogs around here get warm blankets in their crates and they are not open like that one was. what a asshole. dave in pa.
I value my dog more then most people, if he pukes or shits ill clean it up. If there's hair I'll clean it up. My dog has a doggie seat belt and there are brushes to remove dog hair. No excuse none! Fucktards these days I swear. Doesn't deserve dog if worried about stupid things.
I bought seat covers that you can just sponge or brush off for my silverado. The dogs didnt shed but would get muddy when they were out for a run and one would occasionally get car sick. It was under a hundred for both front and back.
Saw something like that twice. Once when I was on my motorcycle and another when I was riding in the back of a pick up truck back in the 70's. Our dogs sleep in the house, just about anywhere they want.
You know what was really dangerous about that situation? The guy taking the video while driving down the highway can't pay complete attention to the road and then compounds the error by taking a selfie while driving.
Yes the dog should have been riding inside the vehicle or at the very least, left at home.
My Plott hound was 8 or 9 when I got him. He kept trying to get into the truck bed whenever I put the tailgate down. He eventually realized that his place was in the cab with me.
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Well, aside from it being colder than hell, not being strapped down, didn't endanger the dogs life.
ReplyDeleteWas he a piece of shit? Maybe. Did the dog have a history of puking in the vehicle? Maybe. Criminal charges? Naw.
You shouldn't own a dog.
DeleteI love my dogs, but I don't see anything that terrible about what this guy did, so long as it wasn't too cold or too wet outside. The thing about the dog hair wasn't a true part of what happened ... just Wirecutter's title. Dogs used to be happy to ride in the back of pickup trucks. Not much difference, so long as the trailer is hooked up correctly and the crate secured.
DeleteI used to think my Depression-era dad's attitude toward dogs was a little harsh, but I can see that as the years go by, society is more and more pussified.
February in northern Indiana..... Checking the weather on Ventusky.com in Hammond Indiana real quick..... on February 11th, the date of the article, it was 12 degrees at noon.
DeleteI think that would be too cold to be riding in a crate on a trailer.
Depression era dad's truck also didn't go 65-70 on the highway, either.
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Birdchaser, I've got four dogs now, had dogs my whole life (I'm 74). I love dogs more than any humans, other than immediate family. While I would never do what that guy did (like Ken, we have blankets inside for dogs), criminal prosecution seems a bit excessive.
DeleteWith Kens weather info, the guy definitely qualifies as a dick.
WTF ? it gets cold in the hills of PA here. my dogs have a wool blanket each in the back seat of our SUV. and no. the blankets come in the house after each trip.
ReplyDeleteback seat heater doesn't throw as much heat back there as I would like.
not only do I warm up the truck. but I also warm up the blankets by the woodstove before
the dogs get in . hell, even the hunting dogs around here get warm blankets in their crates
and they are not open like that one was. what a asshole. dave in pa.
How did dogs ever survive before people were around to warm up their widdwe bwankies?
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DeleteI value my dog more then most people, if he pukes or shits ill clean it up. If there's hair I'll clean it up. My dog has a doggie seat belt and there are brushes to remove dog hair. No excuse none! Fucktards these days I swear. Doesn't deserve dog if worried about stupid things.
ReplyDeleteI've got moving blankets over the back seats in both my vehicles.
DeleteMy son once asked why we kept our dog when she was so much trouble. I said, "They're like kids. You get used to them so you keep'em".
DeleteI once saw a dog ride standing on a flatbed trailer legs spread hanging on for dear life.
Delete@Anonymous ... you'll never find more unconditional love on this side of the grave than from a dog.
DeleteDogs are people too...
ReplyDeleteI bought seat covers that you can just sponge or brush off for my silverado. The dogs didnt shed but would get muddy when they were out for a run and one would occasionally get car sick. It was under a hundred for both front and back.
ReplyDeleteSaw something like that twice. Once when I was on my motorcycle and another when I was riding in the back of a pick up truck back in the 70's. Our dogs sleep in the house, just about anywhere they want.
ReplyDeleteYou know what was really dangerous about that situation? The guy taking the video while driving down the highway can't pay complete attention to the road and then compounds the error by taking a selfie while driving.
ReplyDeleteYes the dog should have been riding inside the vehicle or at the very least, left at home.
My home town. 4 blocks north on 173rd street
ReplyDeleteMy Plott hound was 8 or 9 when I got him. He kept trying to get into the truck bed whenever I put the tailgate down. He eventually realized that his place was in the cab with me.
ReplyDeleteHell, all the yellow lab hair in my truck cabs help keep me warm.
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