As in my avatar I have a labrador whom is not just a pet but a member of my family, Chico is his name and can say that as much as I love him, he has never set a paw inside my TL, I take him places in the Odyssey which is "wifey's" ride.
The Ody has leather seats as well but he has never scratched or torn them with his nails, he just leaves his share of hair all over the rear seats and carpet.
Do you take your"pets" in the TL or have a second vehicle to take him/ her for rides , vets, etc..

 

Thats what my 95' Tacoma is for with a camper.....

I have a black Lab as well that would punture my seats! He's 120 pounds.....

 

my parents have a tiny lil 15 lb shih-tzu. He gets to ride in any car he likes: Either of the two E classes when he's at my parents, or when he comes to visit Jersey, my TL.

He rarely sheds, so the only thing that botters me is when he sneezes all over my windows. Then I have to clean them.

 

No animals will ever ride in my car.....

 

my 140lb rottweiler mutt has been in my TL a bunch of times and have never had any sort of problem

 

Molly and Bess in the MDX only

 

IMO, people who take their pets in their car, are really dirty. I mean the people who let their dog lick their face after they lick their asshole, that is really sick, or when they let their dog lick thier forks, spoons... People that let their dog walk all over them, or sit in their lap when driving need to be shot, as well as people who read the news paper while driving, IT IS A DISTRACTION.
I have no pets in my car or my house.

 

Sorry, the beagle rides in the cloth interior Legacy!

 

Dog used to not ride in the car...now I dont really care. Its not very often and you cant tell he has been in there.

 

it would seem dirty wouldn't it? There have been arguements regarding the cleanliness of a dog's mouth vs. that of a human's. Personally, i'd never let a dog lick my mouth or my face. But it has been confirmed that a human's bite will cause more infection than a dog's bite.

I don't think it's fair to call people who take their pets into their cars, "dirty." I know people who take better care of their dogs, than others do their kids, so don't be so quick to judge.

As for the distraction, anyone who drives doing anything other than driving, doesn't deserve to drive. You shouldn't be on the phone (i absolutely HATE that), or shaving, or putting on makeup, or looking for a CD in the back of their car, or anything of the sort.

ok i'm done ranting

 

 

My dogs ride in a 98 Accord. I won't let them ride in the TL because I fear their nails will puncture the leather. However if there is ever an emergency, I would have no problem taking them in the TL.

 

We have a 75lb German Shepherd, she has never been the TL. My wife has a 99 CRV that we use for her, we also use a travel crate with her for her safety.

 

yes I do, my cat is part of my family and I treat him like he's a human. After all, it's only a car. I can vacuum any hair he may left behind. It's not a big deal....

 

, I would too if I could put my 90 lb. boy inside a carrier, lol but I'd rather he moves inside the van as far as his seat restrainer permits him...

 

My dog is small (Welsh Corgi), but I still put a blanket on the back seat- no problems yet.



Besides, how do you turn that face down for a ride?

 

By the way, yes, she sheds, but the hair is easy to clean. Also, we generally use a harness for her that attaches to the center seat buckle in the back, so she won't get thrown in an accident or short stop.

 

Our brown standard poodle enjoys the TL. A dark gray full-length bath towel that can be removed and washed covers the graphite leather. She doesn't shed but she likes to hike and occasionally gets wet/dirty.

 

I think you've definitely made the right decision.

 

I always seem to have bitches in my car.................but no pets

 

I try to keep my TL as clean as possible but with 3 cats I inevitably get cat hair in the car whether they ride in it or not. The anti dirt mentality you have cracks me up though. Last time I checked the entire planet is covered with a fair amount of dirt. The food you eat every day is grown in - dirt. When you die you will be buried in - once again - dirt. The human species has adapted over tens of thousands of years to live in and deal with - yes - dirt. There are actually studies out that show that people who do not expose themselves to dirt, infections,and disease when they are young actually end up being more unhealthy when they get older because their bodies do not develop the immunities and antibodies it needs to deal with the inevitable exposures to all the bacteria and whatnot this planet has to offer.

Oh yeah - there are plenty of people out there who are licking each others assholes too - think about that the next time you are kissing some girl you just met .

 

My yellow lab has been in my ride a few times, but only to the vet (short trip). When she goes to the park, we take the SUV. Try to keep the TL free of HAIR...

 

no, i love my springer spaniels and my lab like children, but they will never sit in my TL.

 

I take total offence to this .. My dog rides in my car and it doesn't make me or anyone with a cared for dog a dirty person. Mine is trained to be in the back seat on the blanket or on the towel on the armrest while the car is started. She can sit on my lap when we are stopped and the car is off.

And I'll tell you I'd let a dog lick my face a lot sooner than a lot of people, male and female, that I have seen in this world and I'm not speaking of people of poverty either.

I do agree with you on the destraction part if the dog is allowed free roam of the car.

She has ridden in the cars I have had since she was a baby and I show the cars and many will atest that there is fewer cars around cleaner than mine.

Most of the dirty cars belong to people who take the dgs for swims or runs in the woods then let the dog in the car and never clean the car. These cars will be dirty .. dog or no dog.

 

Me personally if I had a dog I would never let it ride in my car unless I had a truck or SUV. I want a dog even and I have let dogs lick my face before but I try to avoid it. Its gross to let a dog sit on your car. This sounds ridiculous but no one ever wipes their dog's ass. They may bathe their dog weekly or so but still. Would you go a week without showering and wiping your ass after doing your business and then sit in your car butt-naked?

Don't get me wrong I want a dog and I probably won't go to extreme measures to keep my dog clean, but still it makes you think twice.

 

But how do you really feel ?

 

Bennie and Sara both ride in the TL. We do have a sling type device that goes over the head rests and covers the back seat. They are both excellent travlers. KC to Tampa every December.

Bennie is a Toy Rat Terrier type B (short legs) and weighs 9 lbs.
Sara is a Toy Fox Terrier and weighs 5 lbs.

Of course both think they are 150 Pit Bulls.

 

Unless you wash your dog at least once a week I wouldnt consider it "dirty".. Up here I live in the woods, so dogs roll around in Deer Shit as well as eat it. This is my personal views, if you or anyone else would like to argue, please make a thread in OT and I would be more than glad to argue .

 

I do not know what planet you live on, but it must be in a different galaxy. I never said that dogs have dirt or contain dirt, I said some people are dirty. I ment in a sense that SHIT (IE: poop, dung manure, droppings, cow pats, golden apples, guano, humus, manure, peat moss, potash, road apples) or what ever you may call it, is what dogs eat and have all over their ass. So unless you wipe your dogs shit encrusted ass after taking a dump, then you must love the aroma, or even the slight brown discoloration on your good clothing. Studies? You are soo full of shit, your eyes are brown. As far as licking assholes , what ever turns you on , then more power to you. And stay away from stinky pinkies. This is my personal views, if you or anyone else would like to argue, please make a thread in OT and I would be more than glad to argue .

 

my cat does go in the TL but *only* in her cat carrier, and even that sits on a blanket that fully covers the chair. My cat has claws and sheds..I won't take any chances in my TL if I have to bring her anywhere...!!

 

Haven't personally tried it, but I have looked at Pets Smart's Luxuary Car Seat Cover by Bowser. Here's a quote from the site:
This versatile cover is designed to fit all vans, trucks, SUV's and mid-size sedans with bench or fold-down rear seats. High quality fabric has a soft, suede-like feel your pet will love. Finished seams with contrasting trim give it a great look. Protects your vehicle's upholstery from pet hair, stains, odors and snags from toenails. Easy care, just machine wash and dry on cool setting. 54" Lx18" W (seat)x17" W (back).

 

My giant schauzer (100+ lbs) rides all the time and has never hurt the leather. I do however cover the back seat with a towel but i dont think he could puncture the leather

 

I have 6 Pomeranians, 2 dachshunds, 1 golden retriever, 1 black labs, 4 pit bulls, and 1 mutt. They all ride in the car. I also have 4 cats which have all been in the car. I have 2 lizards and 2 tortoises which have also been in the car. Also I have 3 baby goats which have been in the car but only 4 times. I have 9 birds and 5 of them have been loose in the car. As for the answer to your question - ABSOLUTLEY I let my pets in my car.

 

P.S. I have a very NICE backseat cover from ProAM. It is water proof and puncture proof. Matches there inside of my car perfect! It was only $119.00 + tax.

 

My 10 lb mini dachshund rides in my car. She sheds, but I just vacuum, big deal. Only thing that sucks is her snout on my windows, then I have to clean it, but I love her. No biggie for me!

 

you need to be kicked in the mouth

 

with that attitude, one day someone will ask him...are your front teeth real.....

 

I couldn't agree more. Alot of dogs are much cleaner than 75% of humans!

Besides, people eat asshole (jelly or surup?) then kiss eachother ... I don't see you not letting people ride in the car! I never had a problem putting my german shepherd in the TL. He was very well behaved.

 

My all black attack chihuahua rides in my TL all the time. He weights in at an intimidating 3 pounds and has not damaged my interior.

 

Do you own a dog?

And I like the new avatar a little better than the old one.