It is safe to let our dogs stick their head out the car window?

I have seen this too and thought that it can not be safe. I understand that people love their pets and want to give them special privileges but I don't think that is the way to go about. The dog should be in a seat belt or harness. I also don't think it is very safe when I see someone driving with a dog on their lap or stretched across them. We would not do this with kids why do it with pets?

I don't think that is the best thing to do especially if on a highway it is way to dangerous for dogs to do that. I would never let my dog stick her head out the window because I would get worried if she did that I would never think of that. Some dog owners do let their dogs stick their heads out the window, but I won't way to risky and I care about my dear chihuahua dog named COCO. She is so adorable. I would be worried that she would just fly out the window and that would be the end of her and I do not want that because then she would be gone and me I would be sad.It's up to us dog owners to take good care of our dogs so that they will live forever more. Anyway good question I really enjoyed responding to your discussion. I will spread the word that is not safe. Happy mylotting, ANIME123 is out.

I think it's safe as long as they are harnessed in with a special harness for dogs. In fact, a dog hanging it's head out can help with carsickness and if not, at least they won't be throwing up inside the car.. I say this because I noticed the last couple times we took Penny out, (she is the one that gets really carsick) that when she has her head out, she doesn't get sick..But I am also holding onto her, so she can't jump out.

It is dangerous to let the dog stick their heads out. There is the possibility that the dog will jump out of the window or a motorcyclist riding pass closely and hitting the dog on its head.

I no longer have a dog but when I had I didn't let her put her head out of the window as we were driving, though I had a mesh at the window so that the window could be wound right down without her sticking her head out. Yes, they do enjoy the sensation there is no doubt but for safeties sake I would say no. Firstly I would worry about her getting something in her eye as were driving along and secondly I have seen a video of a motorcyclist who leant too far over the line as a lorry was coming the other way..this guy lost his head and that sticks in my mind..that could be your dog if a lorry comes too close.

I don't think Its safe, so therefore I don't allow my dog to stick his head out the window. As others said, it is far to risky. There are some many things that could pose as a threat to your dog. I simply roll down the window just enough so he can stick the tip of his nose out, and thats it. . no further.

I think this is gross irresponsibility from dog owners-it is far too risky in places where there are traffic congestions, but the good thing is that dogs have very reliable security instincts, so the worry need not be too much.

I don't think it is safe to let any kind of dog, big or small, have their head stuck out of a window. Children have been decapitated or just plain killed by sticking their heads out of windows on the bus and hitting their heads on street signs or tree branches. Windows are there for a reason, stay inside of the car at all time, you wouldn't drive with the car door wide open, would you?

dogs do this because they can smell all different kind of things.two its alright for the dogs to do this since they have good sence when they need to stick their head in the window, now you got a few dumb dogs out there who ive seen jumped from a moving car just to pee. it would suck if they didnt see a sign or a branch..

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVERRRRRR NEVVVVVVVVAH NEVER NEVER!!! iF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH TRY THIS, NEVER Should you let your pet place it's nose out of your vehicle. Ask your vet the terrible things that he has seen happen, then I have seen. Breathing problems, nose, nazzle passage problems mouth, eye and ear problems, this is just from the wind hitting them. Now the things that can hit your pet, bugs, dirt, debree from falling vehicles, accidents and a list that can go on on and on. I breed and train dogs I have see alot..To much for a little air. REMEMBER ALWAYS LUV/ TRAIN/ CARE FOR YOUR DOG/ PET, THEY WILL ALWAYS LUV U

well my dog wants to that also but we stop her from doing it. better to be safe than sorry.

We may not see anything wrong with allowing a dog to stick their head out the window. After all, we are only trying to give them fresh air and keep them cool. I believe that this practice is not the best one to have. it would be so easy for something to happen. You could have an accident and injure your dog. Your dog couldd also get it into their head to jump out the window. Your dog could also get harmed this way. This just isn't safe for the animal you love. If you need to keep your pet cooled off, it's best for everyone to find a different way to do it.

I am not a dog owner, but have often wondered about that. I am seriously would we let our children stick their heads out in the same manner, absolutely not. We would always think that although the child is happy a wee time with it, they can get seriously hurt. I mean how many times have we not been passed up by a fast moving very close truck. Ugh, there would go the doggies head. Too sad. If I had a dog and I thought opening a window was necessary while they were in the car I would only open it a smidgen enough to allow air flow, but then I suppose I am just a responsible person then.

We don't let my dog stick her head out our window, because she's a Chihuahua and we're afraid she might try to jump out the window.