Two dogs and a baby...in a car. How do you do it?

julebug773 · March 2017

So, we have two pugs who, as of now, have full reign of the back seat of the car. They love going for rides and, unfortunately, the only dog parks on our side of the city have to be driven too from where we live. That said, I'm worried about having the two dogs in the back seat with the baby because I'm almost sure they'll climb on him, given the chance.

Has anyone used any sort of dog harness or barrier that worked to keep dogs put in the car? Thanks in advance for the help!

glitterfish-2 · March 2017

Officially dogs should be in a crate while traveling in a car, so that's probably a good place to start.
My sister has two chihuahuas and they share one crate.
I have a harness/seatbelt for my dog, but I'm pretty sure that allows enough freedom to climb on the baby if she wanted to.

MrsLa3 · March 2017

First: who you?

Second: I wouldn't even think about putting dogs in the backseat with a baby. I also suggest dog crate if you only have a car with one row of back seating. Can they not ride in the front? My fogs go in the very back if we travel but we have an SUV.

But really I'm trying to figure out why you are putting your dogs feelings (maybe?) Over your child. The dogs will have to get over it, baby and his/her saftey comes first.

clio · March 2017

As a fellow pug owner, one thing I've learned about the breed is that they aren't the greatest in the car, lol. I'd recommend getting them used to riding in a crate before baby arrives to reduce the chaos.

julebug773 · March 2017

@MrsLa3 Gee. Thanks for the needlessly snarky/unhelpful response.

julebug773 · March 2017

@Clio Thanks for responding Pugs are crazy, aren't they? They do love the car, but you're probably right - a crate might be the way to go if we can find a harness that would keep them from jumping around.

PurplePoppy424 · March 2017

julebug773 said:

@MrsLa3 Gee. Thanks for the needlessly snarky/unhelpful response.

It actually wasn't needless. Please check out the ***READ THIS FIRST*** post and intro. It will do wonders to help your responses around here.

MrsLa3 · March 2017

Really? My response was unhelpful? I suggested a crate, same as other posters.

Hmm, last time I checked this is the internet and I can say what I want. Andplusalso this isn't Google, maybe try that first.

julebug773 · March 2017

@MrsLa3 You did suggest a crate, with a side of, "trying to figure out why you are putting your dogs feelings (maybe?) Over your child." Reads kinda judgy and, yes, unhelpful.

BusyZee · March 2017

@julebug773 I have no personal experience but I do know of some people who use crates when they have baby in the car and a harness otherwise! il tag u in the intro post of you could just introduce yourself it's a pinned post, see you around!

star_beagle · March 2017

*potential snark ahead*

Well, considering @julebug773 that, prior to this post, you posted on our board a grand total on once, and we know nothing about you other than you're due at the end of July (from your ONE post in February) and have two pugs, I don't think any of what @MrsLa3 said was anything more than what people that have been around since November and contributed were thinking.

But, yes, please use us as your personal search engine without contributing to our community...we love that around here.

PurplePoppy424 · March 2017

star_beagle said:

*potential snark ahead*
Well, considering @julebug773 that, prior to this post, you posted on our board a grand total on once, and we know nothing about you other than you're due at the end of July (from your ONE post in February) and have two pugs, I don't think any of what @MrsLa3 said was anything more than what people that have been around since November and contributed were thinking.
But, yes, please use us as your personal search engine without contributing to our community...we love that around here.

longhairdntcare · March 2017

julebug773 said:

@MrsLa3 Gee. Thanks for the needlessly snarky/unhelpful response.

@julebug773 Thanks for your needlessly/unhelpful post.
Image result for disapproving cat meme

julebug773 · March 2017

Wow. Remembering why i never posted anything when I signed up in November... There's a lot of petty, cliquey women on this board, it would seem. Pardon me for mistaking that the point of a message board is to ask questions. Didn't realize it would be such a giant inconvenience to the group.

Best of luck with your pregnancies

yellow1daisy · March 2017

The point actually is not to "ask questions". And yeah. Sure. I'm sure that's why you didn't post back in november. But if you think the point of this place is to "ask questions" then I'm glad you didn't post.

PurplePoppy424 · March 2017

julebug773 said:

Wow. Remembering why i never posted anything when I signed up in November... There's a lot of petty, cliquey women on this board, it would seem. Pardon me for mistaking that the point of a message board is to ask questions. Didn't realize it would be such a giant inconvenience to the group.

Best of luck with your pregnancies

Back it up. This is a community. Maybe you've forgotten that and you clearly didn't read any of the pinned posts. I tried to be nice above and point you in the right direction, but again, you've ignored that. You basically just walked into a group of strangers who have formed friendships since November and tried to crash the party with a Google-like question. Go ahead and throw shade at everyone else, though.

longhairdntcare · March 2017

julebug773 said:

Wow. Remembering why i never posted anything when I signed up in November... There's a lot of petty, cliquey women on this board, it would seem. Pardon me for mistaking that the point of a message board is to ask questions. Didn't realize it would be such a giant inconvenience to the group.

Best of luck with your pregnancies

Have you answered anyone else's questions? Or offered support to those struggling? Or tried to get to know us?

No. But you expect us to help you when you need it. Google it. I am sure there are reviews on those harnesses. But it's pretty much common sense that dogs and a baby shouldn't share the backseat.

postywiththemosty · March 2017

Backseat chaos!!!

Image result for dog jumping on baby gif

julebug773 · March 2017

@Rae1 Do I expect help? No. Of course not. Which is why people are more than welcome to either answer if they have helpful info, or ignore the question...I searched for a question online and wanted to get an idea of what other people with kids have done in similar situations. Some women were nice enough to offer responses/insights on things they'd done (which, apparently my mistake, I thought was kinda the point of internet boards). Another woman was more concerned that I wasn't already of full fledged member of the clique and responded in a way I thought was needlessly snarky. So I called her on it. Because, like many of you, I'm pregnant, full of hormones, dealing with a lot of shit, and not really feeling like putting up with a bitchy attitude from someone I've literally never met.

It's great that it seems so many of you have found a supportive community here, and sorry I didn't see all the rules before posting my question. But this is clearly not a place I would be posting again, so maybe just ease up and don't take it quite so seriously? The internet is toxic enough as it is.

mslynn2012 · March 2017

julebug773 said:

@Rae1 Do I expect help? No. Of course not. Which is why people are more than welcome to either answer if they have helpful info, or ignore the question...I searched for a question online and wanted to get an idea of what other people with kids have done in similar situations. Some women were nice enough to offer responses/insights on things they'd done (which, apparently my mistake, I thought was kinda the point of internet boards). Another woman was more concerned that I wasn't already of full fledged member of the clique and responded in a way I thought was needlessly snarky. So I called her on it. Because, like many of you, I'm pregnant, full of hormones, dealing with a lot of shit, and not really feeling like putting up with a bitchy attitude from someone I've literally never met.

It's great that it seems so many of you have found a supportive community here, and sorry I didn't see all the rules before posting my question. But this is clearly not a place I would be posting again, so maybe just ease up and don't take it quite so seriously? The internet is toxic enough as it is.

GBCB

peace out, yo!

longhairdntcare · March 2017

julebug773 said:

@Rae1 Do I expect help? No. Of course not. Which is why people are more than welcome to either answer if they have helpful info, or ignore the question...I searched for a question online and wanted to get an idea of what other people with kids have done in similar situations. Some women were nice enough to offer responses/insights on things they'd done (which, apparently my mistake, I thought was kinda the point of internet boards). Another woman was more concerned that I wasn't already of full fledged member of the clique and responded in a way I thought was needlessly snarky. So I called her on it. Because, like many of you, I'm pregnant, full of hormones, dealing with a lot of shit, and not really feeling like putting up with a bitchy attitude from someone I've literally never met.

It's great that it seems so many of you have found a supportive community here, and sorry I didn't see all the rules before posting my question. But this is clearly not a place I would be posting again, so maybe just ease up and don't take it quite so seriously? The internet is toxic enough as it is.

it's not so much about the rules, and just about respect for the people who have been here since November forming friendships. You do whatever you want, and so will we.

MrsLa3 · March 2017

Obviously you wanted help which is why you asked for experiences and opinions. And yes we are cliquey, so you can't sit with us.

SaphireSweetie88 · March 2017

julebug773 said:

So, we have two pugs who, as of now, have full reign of the back seat of the car. They love going for rides and, unfortunately, the only dog parks on our side of the city have to be driven too from where we live. That said, I'm worried about having the two dogs in the back seat with the baby because I'm almost sure they'll climb on him, given the chance.

Has anyone used any sort of dog harness or barrier that worked to keep dogs put in the car? Thanks in advance for the help!

QFP

MRW I saw your post:

WeddingNotes13 · March 2017

Just in case anyone else is interested in the primary topic- we have two dogs that were too large to crate in the focus that we had when DS was born, but both rode well in the car. To ensure safety of LO, the dogs moved to the front seat and I rode in back with DS.

LoveLee85 · March 2017

"Is butter a carb??"

star_beagle · March 2017

Also, FYI - "While airbags are a great safety asset to adults in the time of an accident, they can wreak havoc on tots anddogs. If your car does not have a passenger-side airbag, however, it is usually acceptable for the dog to ridealong in the front seat, as long as they are properly restrained."

This is from the DMV.

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