Dog transportation

[Pauline]

Last fall, I bought a new Ford Escape as my main dog transporting vehicle.
While it is not flashy, it is perfectly suitable for my needs.  With the
rear seats folded down (very easy to do), a Berner-size crate can fit in (I
brought my folding crate with me to the dealer to make sure!).  Crate-less,
three adult berners fit comfortably - of course they all try to crowd up to
the front for attention, anyway.  Because of the way the rear seats fold
down, they are very easy to pop back up for the occaisional human
passengers, and they are clean!
Also, the vehicle is very sure-footed, with front wheel drive that clicks
into four-wheel by flipping a switch on the dash.  Even this very snowy
winter, I rarely used the four wheel drive.
If I did more travelling with my dogs, I would prefer a large van with
permanent crates, but the Escape is a good option.  And please don't
forget - if those crates are not securely bolted to the frame of your
vehicle, they are NO safer than the loose dog.  Personally, I would rather
be hit in the back of the head by a soft body than by a solid flying crate.

Pauline Merrick