Dog Insurance
Jan 28th 2010, 11:21 am
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Dog Insurance
Hi just wondering
1)what kind of dog insurance the BE Dog Owners have if any
2)Also I have discoverd you will aquire 3 points on driving licence if a dog is unrestrained in the car. Do you have a harness or a mesh screen in your car?
1)what kind of dog insurance the BE Dog Owners have if any
2)Also I have discoverd you will aquire 3 points on driving licence if a dog is unrestrained in the car. Do you have a harness or a mesh screen in your car?
Jan 28th 2010, 11:25 am
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Re: Dog Insurance
Never been stopped though so dunno if it's legal or not.
Don't have insurance for my dog.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:29 am
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I was with (PM me for details as I dont want to mention them on here) and had a huge dispute with them which now involves the insurance ombudsman - they kept taking money out of our account - 3 times in one day, would put it back and then take it out.
They took months to pay out for a claim on my puppy and even one of the underwriters said our treatment was unnacceptable. I know many people who have been with them without any problems but after I told them not to keep taking money from our account and they got us overdrawn, I decided I could no longer trust them.
We have now registered our pets with Medibank private - which also offers cash towards heartworm, flea treatment, vaccines.
I never knew that about the harness and dogs in the back of cars - thanks for that. Can you get doggy car harnesses? I must check into that.
They took months to pay out for a claim on my puppy and even one of the underwriters said our treatment was unnacceptable. I know many people who have been with them without any problems but after I told them not to keep taking money from our account and they got us overdrawn, I decided I could no longer trust them.
We have now registered our pets with Medibank private - which also offers cash towards heartworm, flea treatment, vaccines.
I never knew that about the harness and dogs in the back of cars - thanks for that. Can you get doggy car harnesses? I must check into that.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:31 am
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Presumably she still has ability to move in the harness?
I also think dogs go in the car less here in Oz due to hot weather. In England I rarely went anywher in the car without our dog. He just loved car rides, but then I could leave him in car outside shops etc for longer than here.
I also think dogs go in the car less here in Oz due to hot weather. In England I rarely went anywher in the car without our dog. He just loved car rides, but then I could leave him in car outside shops etc for longer than here.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:33 am
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Presumably she still has ability to move in the harness?
I also think dogs go in the car less here in Oz due to hot weather. In England I rarely went anywher in the car without our dog. He just loved car rides, but then I could leave him in car outside shops etc for longer than here.
I also think dogs go in the car less here in Oz due to hot weather. In England I rarely went anywher in the car without our dog. He just loved car rides, but then I could leave him in car outside shops etc for longer than here.
We just chuck the dog in the back and he is away with us, I didnt even know there were special harnesses - Im off to google it.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:34 am
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Re: Dog Insurance
www.dlg.nsw.gov.au
There is info on this site as to responsibiities of dog owners ( In NSW)
Its also an offence to have them running free in public areas.
There is info on this site as to responsibiities of dog owners ( In NSW)
Its also an offence to have them running free in public areas.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:38 am
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Re: Dog Insurance
www.dlg.nsw.gov.au
There is info on this site as to responsibiities of dog owners ( In NSW)
Its also an offence to have them running free in public areas.
There is info on this site as to responsibiities of dog owners ( In NSW)
Its also an offence to have them running free in public areas.
Yes, she can move.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:44 am
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Re: Dog Insurance
We have cover with Petplan and have made a claim already and I have no complaints with them. Approx $50 per month.
I have emailed the RTA re restraining a dog in the car but we were informed of this law at our Obedience Training.
Will your dog not fit in your car boot Wilgar? If so, a harness may not be most appropriate as I always assumed harness was for a dog to sit on back seat of car????
I have emailed the RTA re restraining a dog in the car but we were informed of this law at our Obedience Training.
Will your dog not fit in your car boot Wilgar? If so, a harness may not be most appropriate as I always assumed harness was for a dog to sit on back seat of car????
Jan 28th 2010, 11:48 am
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He prefers to sit up on passenger seat. He has delusions of grandeur!!!!!!!!
I would prefer to keep him in the back of staion wagon as with my driving I`d hate to put him thro front window!!!!!
What did you clim for?
After Rosscarberrys` sad experience and huge bills I think some sort of insurance would be good.
I would prefer to keep him in the back of staion wagon as with my driving I`d hate to put him thro front window!!!!!
What did you clim for?
After Rosscarberrys` sad experience and huge bills I think some sort of insurance would be good.
Jan 28th 2010, 11:49 am
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Jan 28th 2010, 12:03 pm
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Re: Dog Insurance
He prefers to sit up on passenger seat. He has delusions of grandeur!!!!!!!!
I would prefer to keep him in the back of staion wagon as with my driving I`d hate to put him thro front window!!!!!
What did you clim for?
After Rosscarberrys` sad experience and huge bills I think some sort of insurance would be good.
I would prefer to keep him in the back of staion wagon as with my driving I`d hate to put him thro front window!!!!!
What did you clim for?
After Rosscarberrys` sad experience and huge bills I think some sort of insurance would be good.
Our dog trainer told us that a dog guard was considered enough if you were thinking of putting him in boot - ours cost about $50 I think from Autobarn.
I will let you know when I hear back from RTA.
Claimed when his ear was ripped and he needed stitches/general anesthetic after being attacked in the not so friendly "off leash" dog park.
Jan 28th 2010, 12:35 pm
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DUR!
It has now. Thanks.
It has now. Thanks.
Jan 28th 2010, 12:36 pm
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Why does that not surprise me!!!
Our dog trainer told us that a dog guard was considered enough if you were thinking of putting him in boot - ours cost about $50 I think from Autobarn.
I will let you know when I hear back from RTA.
Claimed when his ear was ripped and he needed stitches/general anesthetic after being attacked in the not so friendly "off leash" dog park.
Our dog trainer told us that a dog guard was considered enough if you were thinking of putting him in boot - ours cost about $50 I think from Autobarn.
I will let you know when I hear back from RTA.
Claimed when his ear was ripped and he needed stitches/general anesthetic after being attacked in the not so friendly "off leash" dog park.
Jan 29th 2010, 1:30 pm
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Re: Dog Insurance
Ok - are you ready for this........This is the reply I got from the RTA
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Rule 7, states that a person must not carry or convey a dog (other than a dog being used to work livestock), on the open back of a moving vehicle on a public street unless the dog is restrained or enclosed in such a way as to prevent the dog falling from the vehicle.
Dogs should not ride unrestrained in either the front or back seats of any vehicle as the police may fine you if they deem that you do not have proper control of the vehicle due to the animal interfering with your control. Specially designed animal boxes and harnesses are available and should be used. A pet harness can be attached to the vehicle's seat belt allowing the dog to sit or lie on the seat. These harness and boxes can be purchased in a variety or sizes from the RSPCA or from pet supply stores.
It is stated in legislation that a driver must not drive with a person or animal in the driver's lap. This is Road Rule 297 (1A) Drive motor vehicle with person or animal in lap.
Dogs riding on the back of an open vehicle must be restrained or enclosed in such a way that they cannot fall off. If tethered, this should be to a short chain attached by a swivel to a central anchor point on the floor behind the cabin. The other end of the chain should be attached to the dog's collar by another swivel to prevent tangling.
A driver must not drive with a person or animal in the driver's lap. The rider of a motorbike must not ride with an animal on the fuel tank. This does not apply to a person who travels less than 500 metres for the purposes of farming.
To view the complete road rule please click on the below link to find Road Rule 297 which relates to your enquiry:
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/vi...79+2008+fn+0+N
Hope this helps!!
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Rule 7, states that a person must not carry or convey a dog (other than a dog being used to work livestock), on the open back of a moving vehicle on a public street unless the dog is restrained or enclosed in such a way as to prevent the dog falling from the vehicle.
Dogs should not ride unrestrained in either the front or back seats of any vehicle as the police may fine you if they deem that you do not have proper control of the vehicle due to the animal interfering with your control. Specially designed animal boxes and harnesses are available and should be used. A pet harness can be attached to the vehicle's seat belt allowing the dog to sit or lie on the seat. These harness and boxes can be purchased in a variety or sizes from the RSPCA or from pet supply stores.
It is stated in legislation that a driver must not drive with a person or animal in the driver's lap. This is Road Rule 297 (1A) Drive motor vehicle with person or animal in lap.
Dogs riding on the back of an open vehicle must be restrained or enclosed in such a way that they cannot fall off. If tethered, this should be to a short chain attached by a swivel to a central anchor point on the floor behind the cabin. The other end of the chain should be attached to the dog's collar by another swivel to prevent tangling.
A driver must not drive with a person or animal in the driver's lap. The rider of a motorbike must not ride with an animal on the fuel tank. This does not apply to a person who travels less than 500 metres for the purposes of farming.
To view the complete road rule please click on the below link to find Road Rule 297 which relates to your enquiry:
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/vi...79+2008+fn+0+N
Hope this helps!!
