A long drive ahead.
Feb 6th 2008, 6:41 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Our son is 22. He is no problem, but he won't be doing any of the driving as he's not insured for my SUV. Our rottie shouldn't be a problem when I'm driving, but our boxer constantly whines and barks when he is in the car. He can see me, but wants to be right next to me, which just isn't safe. They will be on leashes tied to the tiedowns in the back. Hence the ace. Don't want to be staying at the pimp and whore house. We want to keep as close to the highways as possible. I do have a GPS system, but it has been known to mis-direct at times.
May I suggest either one of those barriers, that prevents them from getting into the front? Or, that would be an ideal use for the travel crates, keeps them safer.
None of the Motel 6 that I've been in were at all scary. Not fancy, but clean and safe enough.
Feb 6th 2008, 7:45 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Oh dear, I would not tie the dogs. If you had an accident, you'd likely snap their necks.
May I suggest either one of those barriers, that prevents them from getting into the front? Or, that would be an ideal use for the travel crates, keeps them safer.
None of the Motel 6 that I've been in were at all scary. Not fancy, but clean and safe enough.
May I suggest either one of those barriers, that prevents them from getting into the front? Or, that would be an ideal use for the travel crates, keeps them safer.
None of the Motel 6 that I've been in were at all scary. Not fancy, but clean and safe enough.
Feb 6th 2008, 7:52 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Feb 6th 2008, 7:56 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Feb 6th 2008, 8:09 am
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Feb 6th 2008, 8:20 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Hi. We recently drove from Michigan to Texas with our dog. Our vet didn't want us to give him anything stronger than dramamine. She said that sedating him would just disorientate him and might make him feel worse than he already does when in the car (he gets motion sick). The dram. worked well. It made him a little sleepy but "with it" enough to happily get out of the car to go to the bathroom etc. It might be worth getting your son insured for your SUV for those times when you need a break but would like to get those extra miles under the wheels....a lot of insurances will allow anyone that you give permission to to drive your car. Good Luck !
Feb 6th 2008, 9:07 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Hi. We recently drove from Michigan to Texas with our dog. Our vet didn't want us to give him anything stronger than dramamine. She said that sedating him would just disorientate him and might make him feel worse than he already does when in the car (he gets motion sick). The dram. worked well. It made him a little sleepy but "with it" enough to happily get out of the car to go to the bathroom etc. It might be worth getting your son insured for your SUV for those times when you need a break but would like to get those extra miles under the wheels....a lot of insurances will allow anyone that you give permission to to drive your car. Good Luck !
She probably could add the son, then remove him a week later. Would have to ask the insurance co., but they'd probably charge her for the remainder of the six month period, then credit her.
Feb 6th 2008, 1:08 pm
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Re: A long drive ahead.
We are in the process of buying a house near Denver, CO. We will be moving around the end of March or beginning of April. I will be driving from Massachusetts with our son and our 2 dogs. (Hubby is already there). If anyone has done such a long drive before. I know it would take about 3-4 days because I don't want to drive for hours at a time and risk falling asleep at the wheel. We would have to find places to stay that would be able to accomodate 2 largish dogs. I would just have to visit their vet to get some acepromazine for them. Any tips and suggestions welcome.
Done it a few times
Feb 6th 2008, 1:25 pm
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Hey Patrick, I've wanted to ask you this. What top 3 drives would you recommend taking in the country haven been all over the lower 48 yourself? Sorry to the OP for taking a tangent.
Feb 6th 2008, 2:14 pm
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Re: A long drive ahead.
One of the most scenic drives I've done has been in Colorado.
From Kansas City I-70W to Limon, CO.
US 24 to Colorado Springs (Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak Cog Railroad)
CO 115S to Florence, CO.
US 50W to Salida, CO (Visit Royal Gorge or go Whitewater Rafting).
CO 285S to US 160W
US 160W to Durango (3 nights here)
US 160W to Mesa Verde National Park (Pueblo Indian Cliff Dwellings)
(Overnight in Durango)
Do Durango - Silverton on Narrow Gauge Railroad (It's Spectacular - Return by Coach)
CO 550N to Ouray (Mountain Jeep Rides & Million Dollar Highway) C.W. McCall (who sung Convoy) used to be the Mayor here. Continue to Grand Junction
Colorado National Monument (Breathtaking Views)
I-70E to Glenwood Springs (Hot Springs)
I-70E to Denver (Visit Vail & Georgetown)
I-70E to Kansas City
Not a bad trip......done it a few times.
Jim.
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Feb 7th 2008, 1:25 am
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Re: A long drive ahead.
Read an article the other day which said it's becoming increasingly difficult for allergy sufferers to find pet-free rooms at hotels these days. By the sounds of that it would seem you wouldn't have too much trouble finding places that would accept your dogs (watch out for those extra fees though). Definitely wouldn't consider smuggling pets in though as it's not fair on the housekeeping staff nor possibly the next guest who stays after you.
