@abonnard Pee pads got me through in the end, she would pee every 20 mins for the first months, then 40 mins, then she suddenly went to being able to hold it for many hours. One of the best purchases I got before she arrived was a small carpet washer, saved my sanity. The cleanup is so key otherwise they go back to the same spot.
What ho!!!
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I am glad that Wiggles was a good traveler but I want to provide several items of caution for you to consider.
A long time basenji breeder coming back from a show out of state - wind caught her trailer and van and both tumbled over and over. If the dogs had not been in crates and the crates securly bungeed down. They would not have survived (thank you kennel-aire for wonderful crates) the only dog injury was one dog lost a toenail.
Another item that was just discussed at a show involved a loose dog and a car accident and the dog on it's way out the front window in the suddentstop decapitated the owner.
Please secure your dogs in the car -
For sure …... it is important that if you don't use crates at least use doggie seat belts....
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Ahh. I didn't really stop to think about that. I should have it's the responsible thing to do. I guess we shall have to be much more careful the next trip. We did have the two pups who we were delivering in a crate, securely tied down. Thank you for your wisdom, I would feel horrible if anything happened to them 'cuz I was an airhead and didn't think.
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That was what I was referring to. I didn't realize that you could have the blood work sent from your vet though. That's very useful information. I wasn't able to bring my boys myself and was going to look into what to do. Thank you guys I now have the information at my fingertips
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That was what I was referring to when I mentioned her taking the dogs to be tested. She's currently waiting on the results; Anyone know how long that should take? I didn't realize that you could have the blood work sent from your vet though. That's very useful information. I wasn't able to bring my boys myself and was going to look into what to do. Thank you guys I now have the information at my fingertips
I found their Dam and Sire's names!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't know their registered names. Chargare's Rasha - Sire, and Chargare's Busara - Dam. I think she's looking for another stud that isn't so closely linked to them.
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Ahh. I didn't really stop to think about that. I should have it's the responsible thing to do. I guess we shall have to be much more careful the next trip. We did have the two pups who we were delivering in a crate, securely tied down. Thank you for your wisdom, I would feel horrible if anything happened to them 'cuz I was an airhead and didn't think.
We all forget things at times….
So, is your Mom going to have the Fanconi Test done? Remember that she needs to sign them up on the CPP site and then print the form and send with the payment once the blood samples are there....
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Yes, I simply hadn't thought about it though. Which in a way is worse than forgetting. Are the doggy seat belts as safe as the crates?
She's waiting for the blood samples to get there. When they drew the samples they told her that when the samples arrived they would post it and she would continue from there, and that's where she's at right now waiting for them to post that they have arrived.
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I don't think that seat belts are as safe as a crate, but they are better then nothing at all.. and also you have to remember to secure the crates so they stay put and will not roll or get thrown around if there is an accident…
Your Mother-in-Law can enter the dogs on the CPP site without the samples getting there yet, in fact unless she does, they will have nothing to link them to... here is the link to the site http://www.caninephenome.org/info.html
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Personally, I prefer the seatbelt harness, and I think it's safer than crate travel. They can slide around in the crate, and get tossed about a bit in a sudden stop. The harness holds them securely in place, while allowing them a bit of leeway to sit or lay down and the seat belt tightens up during a sudden stop, limiting the movement of the dog.
And for those dogs that get carsick - the crates are a mess! With the harness, the vomit can be caught ahead of time in a trash container, etc. eliminating the messy dog syndrome that I had to deal with the first few times I took Jazzy out before I found the harness.
Traveling in the crate flips both my dogs out – Keoki screams the whole time, and Jazzy tries to pace, but winds up falling all over -- but both relax and sleep when harnessed.Yet another issue that is really up for personal preference/experience and individual dog behaviors.
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Welcome!! What cute dogs you have
you must be a proud mama of your Bs I use the seatbelt harness also becuz like Jazzys Mom my little one used to get car sick a lot…UUUGHH what a mess!! And the smell was just awful! :eek: Anyhow I do prefer the crates but the harness does the job as well.
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I had never gotten the seatbelt harness 'cuz they seemed like they might be more dangerous for the pup seeing as how the seats in a bar are made for humans. I'm thrilled that they are in fact quite safe. I shall immediately rush to the store and buy two. Luckily the boys have never gotten car sick.
Yes! I am Very Proud of my boys. Donge just figured out how to play with the wind chimes out back. He stands on his hind legs on the porch table and bats the the middle part, and enjoys the chiming he creates.
