Thanks Sarah! We’re actually considering mini vans. It does seem easiest for dogs to get in and out. I’m sure I’ll appreciate that when my dogs are older.

I totally agree! Every time my dog misbehaves it is my fault. I just wish every other dog owner would realize that.

Hi Pamela,

I’ll have to take a look at the Subaru Imprezza. I wish I could go to just riding my bike, but I think it would be too difficult at this time. That would be cool to get a car company to sponsor us. The two companies I remember marketing to dog lovers were Toyota Venza and Honda Element. Both cars had a dog-friendly option. I would have considered the Element, but now it’s discontinued…maybe I could get a deal on a used one.

Take care,
Colby

But we already had good bikes and an expensive Doggy Ride cart. And, after months of training, Honey is finally riding in it. Now I just wish the city would fix the pot holes. 🙂

Good luck on your search. We had a subaru impreza before it bit the dust. They’re small enough to park anywhere and, with the seat down, have a lot of cargo space. And they’re pretty easy on gas.

Good luck with your search. Maybe you could get one of the car companies doing dog-friendly marketing to sponsor you?

Agreed! Driving and reading at the same time really do not match. When we’re working with our guide dog pups we try to take them out on the bus several times to get used to public transportation. In fact, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has a service animal bus training coming up the first Saturday of October that we plan on attending.

Thanks for stopping by!
Colby

Hi Laura,

I didn’t know Subaru made dog collars and bandanas. I’ve heard Subaras were good dog cars. What model do you have? I’m probably going to eventually make my way to the Subara dealership. Thanks for telling us about your dog cars!

Take care,
Colby

I was surprised that the inside of the RDX was so small. I think it works well if your dogs sit on the seat wearing a seatbelt versus riding on the passenger floor boards. My friend Kevin had a Toyota Highlander and it seemed like it would be a very good dog car. I’m sure Danika will let us know how it works with her dogs.

We sometimes use car seat covers when we’re with our dogs too.