Almost My Worse Day Ever

[refeik]

I need to share this with everyone who has a pet that rides in their golf cart. I have an adorable 12 pound pet dog that loves to ride in the passenger seat of my golf cart. This animal is now family and an important part of our lives. Yesterday, on the way to the mail box I had my pet therapy dog sitting beside me, in the blink of an eye she was snatched from the cart seat and hurled 15 feet backward onto the pavement. somehow she broke loose and ran to an adjacent yard scared to death. My heart stopped as I realized she might be seriously injured. I nearly cried as I found she was virtually uninjured. What happened ??? She has a full harness vest on along with a leash. the leash somehow out the right side of my cart, the rear tire caught the leash and threw her tumbling 15 feet backward at an unbelievable speed. I will ALWAYS have her leash tucked beneath my bottom.

[lanabanana73]

Thank you for posting this. This is a very real danger to our pets. I'm always trying to come up with safer ways to transport my dogs, who also love to ride in the golf cart!

[contrariwised]

When my parents got their new dog, we got a car harness at Petsmart that included a carabiner that will hook into the back of the cart. I believe the brand is Kurgo.

We already had something similar for my dog, and it’s useful for keeping them on the seat (or in the basket) when a leash requires a lot more attention than a driver can provide.

[jane032657]

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[jane032657]

Try filling the blanks in with the website for the "other" news

[Bay Kid]

Wow

[bilcon]

Another reason pets should not be riding in golf carts. You will now have to get a therapy person for your dog. It's like driving your car with a dog in your lap. Shame on you. Yes, i do love dogs, but i don't make excuses for taking them on planes or into stores where they don't belong. Therapy, really. I feel sorry for all those people who need guide dogs and are legitimate. Glad your dog was not hurt.

[Taltarzac725]

I tie my dog's leash to the back of the golf cart.

[Polar Bear]

I tie my dog's leash to the back of the golf cart.
We do the same. Dogs can ride as safely as humans.

[jojo]

We have a second leash on the golf cart that we attach to our dog's collar. She cannot jump out. Village dogs love golf carts and it can be done safely.

[billethkid]

As safely as we all transport our grandchildren of all ages and sizes.

Nothing more complicated that common sense and awareness can't fix.

[n8xwb]

Actually, if your answer to your scary occurrence is sitting on your dogs leash, you learned NOTHING. Your pet needs to be belted in safely and securely. If you have seat belts, you can find a great answer to this problem from Amazon:

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric Amazon.com : Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric : Pet Supplies (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rxe-AbWCZW0P3)

If you don't have seat belts in your cart, you need to install a short leash of some kind that is bolted to the cart.

Just saying....

[refeik]

Actually, if your answer to your scary occurrence is sitting on your dogs leash, you learned NOTHING. Your pet needs to be belted in safely and securely. If you have seat belts, you can find a great answer to this problem from Amazon:

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric Amazon.com : Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric : Pet Supplies (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rxe-AbWCZW0P3)

If you don't have seat belts in your cart, you need to install a short leash of some kind that is bolted to the cart.

Just saying....

I certainly did learn something. My pet didn't jump out of the cart, wasn't pushed and did not fall out of the cart. It was a matter of the leash being caught by the wheel. If I had been sitting on the leash, this would have never happened.

[EdFNJ]

Glad your dog is ok. Now your “therapy dog” needs a therapy dog.

[dnobles]

I had the same thing happen to me. My dog was not hurt either Thank God. I had slowed down to make a turn not paying attention to the leash. I learned my lesson the hard way.

[Sgroemm]

I am so glad your dog is ok. This might be a wake up call.....what would happen if you had to stop the cart short or turn abruptly to avoid an accident with a car or cart? I'm sure you are a careful driver with your pet on board, but we have all seen others in TV who are not. You can brace yourself using your arms and hold on for dear life....your dog cannot. The chance of the leash holding under your legs is not one I would be willing to take with my pet. Amazon and petsmart carry canine car seats for various size dogs (some are less than 20$). They have a tether that hooks to your dog's harness (never a collar for obvious reasons) and then either hook around the car/cart seat or through the seat belt. I have these for the car and for the cart. I will be back in TV in July. PM me if you want one of my extras. I would gladly donate it to ensure the safety of your four legged member of the family.

[Bjeanj]

You know, we do all we can think of to ensure our pets are safe. Then something like this happens and we realize there are other things we didn’t think of that could cause them injury and we feel terrible. Those of us who are not omniscient can appreciate how awful you felt when this happened.

There is certainly no point in kicking someone when they’re down.

[raynan]

OMG, glad your dog is ok. Very scary for you and your pet/family.

[fishon]

My dog is my copilot.
Darn dyslexia!

[CFrance]

I am so glad your dog is ok. This might be a wake up call.....what would happen if you had to stop the cart short or turn abruptly to avoid an accident with a car or cart? I'm sure you are a careful driver with your pet on board, but we have all seen others in TV who are not. You can brace yourself using your arms and hold on for dear life....your dog cannot. The chance of the leash holding under your legs is not one I would be willing to take with my pet. Amazon and petsmart carry canine car seats for various size dogs (some are less than 20$). They have a tether that hooks to your dog's harness (never a collar for obvious reasons) and then either hook around the car/cart seat or through the seat belt. I have these for the car and for the cart. I will be back in TV in July. PM me if you want one of my extras. I would gladly donate it to ensure the safety of your four legged member of the family.
Thanks for a non-judgemental, informative answer.


We have one of the tether-type for our dog when he rides in the back of our car. I agree sitting on the leash would not be effective if the cart is hit or you have to slam on the brakes.

[Gpsma]

Glad your dog didnt do an "Isadora Duncan".

Im still amazed how many people need to bring their dogs around with them. Saw a large dog with just a leash standing on a platform at the back of a golf cart.

Way too many people here need to leave their pooches at home.

[kcrazorbackfan]

So glad your fur baby survived the incident.

FYI, this is how I strap our 2 small pups in - I take both leashes and run the buckle through the bracket with the hole in it at the top back location of the basket where the bag straps are fastened; I then loop the buckle through the other end of the leash and snap it then onto their harness. I then run the seat belt through the loop on their harnesses; they are not going anywhere.

[ColdNoMore]

Not safely securing a pet while in a golf cart, is pure negligence IMHO...and analogous to this.

Dogs Die Falling Off Pickup Trucks (https://www.dogleadermysteries.com/2011/05/20/dogs-die-riding-in-pickup-trucks/)

“It has been estimated that at least 100,000 dogs die each year when (accidentally) tossed from pickup trucks,

[Psa1000]

You know, we do all we can think of to ensure our pets are safe. Then something like this happens and we realize there are other things we didn’t think of that could cause them injury and we feel terrible. Those of us who are not omniscient can appreciate how awful you felt when this happened.

There is certainly no point in kicking someone when they’re down.



I agree. Some of these comments sound so mean when I think people really just want to be helpful. At least I hope so.


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[refeik]

I agree. Some of these comments sound so mean when I think people really just want to be helpful. At least I hope so.


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Some people cannot avoid being critical. I see a lot of passenger dogs doing exactly what I stupidly did. I felt if I passed along my experience maybe others might avoid harming their pet.