Anyone else have a canine co-pilot?

[quality_sound]

I think a dog, even belted, shoudln't be in the front of a car, period. No one would ever argue about putting a child in the front seat because they're safer in the back. But as soon as you tell someone their dog shouldn't be in the front, oh jesus, all of a sudden you're pissing in their cheerios.

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by richpuer

i dont think that it is the ONLY reason dogs are in the front seat....i put my dogs in the back seat, and they jump off, and crawl underneath to get onto the front seat...they just dont like being alone...at least mine...i never really thought about "showing off" my dogs....and when comparing it to a watch, i just dont understand...how do u even show off a watch? dont u just wear it???

If your dog can't keep himself in the back, belt him down. He should be belted anyway. If he still can't handle it, DON'T TAKE HIM IN THE CAR. Jesus man, talk about unsafe driving.

Yes, showing off. Letting the dog walk all over the car, hop up on the door, the dash, your lap, etc. With a watch it's usually don't by letting your arm hang down with your sleeve rolled up so people can see whatever watch you're trying to show off. I see people do it all the time. I made the comparison because when you see people with dogs in their lap or laying on the dash or rear deck they are either stupid, or trying to show off.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by cmk227

Not to kill the thread but unless dogs are not subject to g-force when you slam on the brakes to avoid accident, a stupid driver ahead would it not force your dog to slam into your dash. Front seat co-pilot without a seat belt is dangerous and specially on a fast car like an M3.

Just a thought.

I use a special seat belt for mine always

Besides if I am in an accident the cops would shoot my best friend before they would help me (should I be out like alight).

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

I think a dog, even belted, shoudln't be in the front of a car, period. No one would ever argue about putting a child in the front seat because they're safer in the back. But as soon as you tell someone their dog shouldn't be in the front, oh jesus, all of a sudden you're pissing in their cheerios.

I only have a front therefore I have a longer nose and real careful when I have her in my car

longer nose did I just say that yes I did

UPDATE ...... NOW I HAVE 4 SEATS AGAIN ... GREAT CAR THAT M3 ... MIND YOU THE Z4 WAS FUN TOO

[quality_sound]

^^^You're obviously in the minority on the M3 board though. Even with that being your only option I don't know that I would be comfortable doing it, belted in or not.

But that's me.

[Gearhead999s]

My guy has only ever ridden in the back seat of our BMW's or the F150 Supercrew.I would not think of ever having him in the front seat.

[artifice]

Our baby is a husky named Twinky. This is his ride home from his puppy sitters while we were out of town. He is riding in his momma's car (e92 335i).

[RayC]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

If your dog can't keep himself in the back, belt him down. He should be belted anyway. If he still can't handle it, DON'T TAKE HIM IN THE CAR. Jesus man, talk about unsafe driving.

Yes, showing off. Letting the dog walk all over the car, hop up on the door, the dash, your lap, etc. With a watch it's usually don't by letting your arm hang down with your sleeve rolled up so people can see whatever watch you're trying to show off. I see people do it all the time. I made the comparison because when you see people with dogs in their lap or laying on the dash or rear deck they are either stupid, or trying to show off.

Umm, really?

[ES_TRADER]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

With a watch it's usually don't by letting your arm hang down with your sleeve rolled up so people can see whatever watch you're trying to show off. I see people do it all the time. I made the comparison because when you see people with dogs in their lap or laying on the dash or rear deck they are either stupid, or trying to show off.

what if you're wearing short sleeves that day? should we leave our diamond crusted President Rolexes at home in that case?

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by richpuer

what if you're wearing short sleeves that day? should we leave our diamond crusted President Rolexes at home in that case?

No, but leaving it hanging out the window is so "Icy Hot Stuntaz" it's not even funny. That is of course unless you're a rapper form the South. In that case, floss it.

[ranger22]

You guys with the worries about animal safety have taken a nice thread and ruined it with banter about how to properly secure a pup. Ok, the message is noted and please give it a rest. I, for one, just want to see pics of other pups.

[JohnnyRoaster]

Lucy has been in the M a couple of times, mostly on trips to the vet. I would have taken a picture of her in the passenger seat but I didn't want to offend anybody.

[dibxna]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

No, but leaving it hanging out the window is so "Icy Hot Stuntaz" it's not even funny. That is of course unless you're a rapper form the South. In that case, floss it.

its your opinion that its not even funny... for the person choosing to do that its just part of who they are... its an individual expression the same as putting wheels on your car or angel eyes in LED's... or feathers in your ass and calling yourself a peacock...

dont worry as much about what others are doing... worry about enjoyin your ride and your life

[ES_TRADER]

Originally Posted by dibxna

its your opinion that its not even funny... for the person choosing to do that its just part of who they are... its an individual expression the same as putting wheels on your car or angel eyes in LED's... or feathers in your ass and calling yourself a peacock...

dont worry as much about what others are doing... worry about enjoyin your ride and your life

YOU SAID IT...let em have it!

[nivek311]

I love dogs, but I have to say it makes me cringe to think of putting any animal in my car. Looking at the photos is pretty fun to see all the diff types of dogs, but the animal hair stuck in the carpet, vents, etc... *shudder*.

[JohnnyRoaster]

That is one of the great things about weimaraners is they don't shed.

[bunny]

neither do shih tzus

[kaykay]

Haha

Great thread!!!!!

[ES_TRADER]

Originally Posted by nivek311

I love dogs, but I have to say it makes me cringe to think of putting any animal in my car. Looking at the photos is pretty fun to see all the diff types of dogs, but the animal hair stuck in the carpet, vents, etc... *shudder*.

You left out "pet dander." that shit flies everywhere and gets into crevices you didn't even know existed....i love dogs too but i cant stand this stuff...i purchased a second vehicle just for my dogs to transport my dogs and thats it....never will they set paw in the M....

[shawshank772]

Man, such a great thread turned to poops. Oh and if you are going to post your dog say what kind it is. Not everyone knows what they are and might be curious.

[mike33176]

Brian, My 100lb Akita co-pilot, always in a harness in the back seat of the E90 M3




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[dibxna]

Jet - black and white springer spaniel - he rides on the center console of my parents yukon (dad removed the factory center console and put a wider flatter box in place so he can lay there) and rides in the back seat of my moms cadillac and when they come out to visit from co he rides in the back seat of my e90 m3 with a blanket down.