Dogs in Cars, Getting There Safely
Like any family member, they need to be protected in case of a crash, but also should not distract the driver. Face licking is discouraged.
Originally published on the New York Times
By Norman Mayersohn
Recent studies have confirmed what many of us already knew: Having a dog in the family is good for your health. Let’s expand that — dogs can make car trips better, too.
This has been clear to me since after college, when I made regular cross-country drives. Without a simple care arrangement for Gus, a German shepherd, I found myself with a co-driver. At first, each time a trip loomed I agonized over what a burden Gus might be, what with the extra stops, the need to carry his food, the challenge of finding dog-friendly motels.
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