pokeybill t1_j9osqxu wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Keeping dogs inside the vehicle is the right move, but requiring another person there makes no sense if the dog is harnessed/belted or kennelled.

Axetris t1_j9p8be6 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:27 PM

My thoughts too. Dogs hanging their head out the window is actually dangerous especially with an impulsive dog who could jump without thinking. A harness attached to a dog seatbelt in the back seat is the way to go. Keeps the dogs stable and safe and there’s definitely no need for someone else to be sitting there watching it in that case. I’d be for the law if this is all it was. In Arizona where a lot of people still have the primitive “it’s just a dog” philosophy and leads to a lot of dead dogs on the side of the highway.

Fredrickstein t1_j9q0fhm wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:20 PM

I never thought it was that dangerous until my German shepherd jumped out of the window while turning through an intersection. I think he did it 'accidentally' like he stumbled towards it on the turn and jumped over as a reflex.

Fortunately it was not a busy intersection and it was a slow turn. He landed on his feet and just froze, looking around very confused. I pretty quickly stopped in the bike lane and opened a door and he very quickly jumped back in the car.

improper84 t1_j9rjbw2 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:18 AM

That’s why I never roll the window down all the way. Just enough for the dog to fit their head through.

Infinite_Flatworm_44 t1_j9q3qmm wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM

I agree however the harnesses can’t be attached around the neck or collar because it can choke the dog in accidents. I drive for a living and every day I see a couple of people with their dogs hanging out the window just one squirrel away from jumping out into traffic.

barkbarkkrabkrab t1_j9qv269 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Im pretty sure NJ passed a similar law a while back, i don't really think it's enforced tho. Along with dogs out the window, I cringe when people drive with dogs in their lap, dog gets spooked and suddenly your hands are off the wheel or the dog is on the gas pedal.

qwertyuiiop145 t1_j9r56we wrote on February 23, 2023 at 11:37 PM

The reporter read it wrong, the dog only needs supervision by a non-driver if they aren’t in a harness or crate