Quick story

[TheUSMC2017]

A few minutes ago, I was driving my dog to the park. She's a chocolate lab; a little over a year old. Anyways, I'm rounding the corner in a busy area when I hear a huge gust of wind followed by a loud crash. The back door of my 4runner flew open and my dog fell out, in her crate, in to the middle of the road. I must not have shut it all the way.
I slammed on the brakes and put the car in park; got out and ran over to my dog. She seemed to be ok, and I have no clue how the person behind me didn't hit her. I tried to pick up the crate and bring it back to my car, but I'm 16, and not the strongest guy in the world. (She's almost 100 pounds, and the car was about 150 feet away by now.) I had to put her on the side of the road, and run back to my truck. While I put her down, the Oakleys I just got a few weeks ago fell off my head and got a huge scratch in them as they fell on the sidewalk. Oakley does not have a warranty for scratched lenses.
I ran back to the car and had to pull into a construction site. Luckily the lady that had stopped behind me pulled up and asked if I needed help, which obviously I did. I sprinted down to where I left the crate, and put my sunglasses in my pocket with my knife (Not a good Idea, looking back.) I had to take my dog out of her crate and walk her to the car, and as I grabbed her collar, she pulled away and it snapped open. She's extremely playful, and she started running around me (Keep in mind, we're still next to a busy intersection) I yelled at her to sit; and I think she understood what was going on, because she sit right away. She's getting better behaved though, so that could be it. Long story short, I took her back to the car and put her in the back seat, because I wasn't about to trust that door again with my dog's life.
Thanks for reading

 

[Vanguard41xx]

Wow, sorry to hear that happened. At least the dog is alive, and the lady was generous to help.

 

[MikeH]

You're 16? I'm 65, and can tell you that there are going to be more days like that. The good days will outnumber them, though. Hang in!

 

[glennbad]

Oakley's scratched? That was the least of your worries. Glad to hear your pooch was okay.

Glenn

 

[JB12]

Have a look in your local pet store for a harness that she can wear which attaches to the seat belt. That way she can sit on the back seat and still be safe.

 

[TheUSMC2017]

Oakley's scratched? That was the least of your worries. Glad to hear your pooch was okay.

Glenn

I didn't really care at the time, but it does still suck.

Have a look in your local pet store for a harness that she can wear which attaches to the seat belt. That way she can sit on the back seat and still be safe.

I might do that; her nails scratch up the seats really bad, but I don't really care at this point. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[338375]

I didn't really care at the time, but it does still suck.

I might do that; her nails scratch up the seats really bad, but I don't really care at this point. Thanks for the suggestion.

Don't let her nails get long, and keep a heavy blanket on your seat. Thats what I did with my lab, and never had any problems during the 15 years she was with us.

I'm glad your dog didn't get hurt

 

[Codger_64]

.... her nails scratch up the seats really bad, but I don't really care at this point. Thanks for the suggestion.

Vinyl nail caps. They work well on my Llewelyn Setter. Most dog groomers have them or can get them. It also gives my Jake good traction on my hardwood floors without marring the floor. Glad your pooch is safe. Double-check that hatch and secure the carrier. One ratchet strap should do it.

http://www.softpaws.net/

 

[TheUSMC2017]

Thanks for the suggestion, that's a really good idea; thanks.

 

[Codger_64]

Thanks for the suggestion, that's a really good idea; thanks.

I never would have found them or thought of them myself. But my daughter is a dog groomer and she was concerned that my arms stayed cut up from Jake's toenails when we played. They are supposedly good for two months per set, but since Jake swims with me in the river regularly, his only last a few weeks.