I am just wondering how everyone travels with their pups?  We will have a crate, but when we go camping she will either have to ride,  in the crate, in the back of the truck or in the 5th wheel, I am just not sure how safe that would be?  I was thinking we could take two vehicles and put her in the expedition, but we go camping almost every weekend and that would start to be a pain in the butt, and cost a ton for gas.

If it were me, I'd vote for a tied-down crate in the back of the truck. That way if anything happens to the trailer the dog should still be OK.

We pull a 5th wheel toy hauler..Bean rides inside the truck with us. Our truck is a crew cab, she starts off in the back seat. When we stop and leave the truck, she'll jump in the front seat. While we're travelling she just sits in the back seat and stares out the window

I'd be  too nervous to leave her inside the 5th wheel while we're driving, If the crate in the bed or the 5th wheel are your only choices ...I'd vote for a tied down crate in the bed of the truck, at least you can see what's happening.

Renee'

I hope you mean in a crate that is secured inside the bed of a truck, preferably with a cap on it! Otherwise, shame on you for not transporting your dog safely. It is even against the law in many states.

Normally we travel in a full size Ford van, back seats removed replaced with crates. If we are going to a show that we are taking the camper, they ride in crates in the camper. It is a fifth wheel. My husband rigged it so it is climate controlled at all times.  It is pulled with an f350 dually, crew cab. We feel this is safer than having them bounce around the truck and i will not let them ride in the bed of the truck.

Our dogs seem very comfortable, never stressed when they come out. To date, we have had no problems. We have a friend that has a dog trailer that has 4 crates built into the trailer with outside access and tons of room on top and behind for storage. it is a tow behind. As with anything, as long as you use common sense and make sure that everything is well maintained, it  should be safe.

Spot started out riding in a crate in the back of the car.  As he got older we started letting him ride in the back seat.  He likes that much better but he doesn't care too much as long as he gets to go.  We have tried doggie seat belts and haven't found one that works yet.  Spot eats them in 15 min or so because he is sure we MEANT to leave him loose.

I didn't know dogs had a car law... I live in California, and theres nothing on that. I even know a retired cop that lets his labs ride in the back of his truck. I don't know if I would advise it on the freeway though.... My dog rides in the crate in the bed of a pick up with no shell, and is fine with it. I do have a crate cover for long drives... Most of the time I just thow him in the cab and he lays down in the back.

I believe dogs riding loose (i.e. not tied down) in a truck bed is illegal here in Washington. Thank goodness, because it's a terribly unsafe practice for both the dog and other drivers who might try to avoid it if the dog were to jump or fall out.

I've ridden with dogs loose in the cab like just about everyone else, but I'm increasingly leery now that I've done a little legwork on the physics of car accidents (getting a car seat for my daughter prompted that one). If Dulcie sits up with me, I often stick her in a mushing harness and run a lap belt through the X-back... better than nothing, but not as safe as the crate or hound box really.

She might love it, but there are definitely a lot of things wrong with it. My niece likes to eat dirt, but it doesn't mean it's good for her. You as the supposed adult in the equation needs to make sure that the living beings who rely on you for their safety and well-being are protected.

What happens one day when you have to come to a sudden stop to avoid an accident, or you actually are involved in an accident, and your dog goes flying out of the bed and is seriously injured or killed, and it is all your fault for not taking proper care of her safety? How much will she love it then? Trust me, I have seen it happen and it is heartbreaking.

I personaly saw a dog tied in the bed of a truck.....leaning on the bed edge ( enjoying ) the wind in its face.........................................when it fell out and was dragged along side. I will never forget the image..............

Renee'

Caly,

I don't think anyone regards you as a bad Dog parent...........We have all laughed & debated things that are LAW now ...when back IN THE DAY  it was ridiculous..." A car SEAT ???? )  what the heck was that ???  It goes on and on

I know I'm digging a deep one here >>>  BUT    Asbestos/ smoking/ LSD  lol /  Just kidding

Be as safe as possible & love your Dogs

Renee'