Leaving Dog in Car while Skiing
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saratogahalfday
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True. Although I’d consider 70 degrees a summer temp for purposes of this discussion. I was really just trying to say that in winter/spring skiing conditions I don’t think she’d have to worry.
Personally, we wouldn’t leave our hairy little old man in the car for more than a few minutes, ever. No judgement there. It wouldn’t be because it’s necessary dangerous or inappropriate (in the right circumstances), it would just make our little guy scared and confused. I know he’s “just a dog”, but to us he’s our hairy fourth child.
Milo Maltbie
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If you are concerned about someone breaking you window to rescue your dog, you could always just put your dog in the trunk. Or put your wife in the trunk.
When you come back after skiing, which one is gonna be happy to see you?
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When you come back after skiing, which one is gonna be happy to see you?
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Brownski
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I just want to make clear that I don’t approve of this. Locking your wife in the trunk is just wrong
Campgottagopee
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Right. Leave it unlocked.
Ripitz
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I had a border collie named Roscoe that was my best friend for nine years. He was a ride-a-long dog that I took everywhere including skiing. We started out at Catamount when he was a pup. I had a soft crate that I stuffed with blankets and had a wool one draped over the top. I kept the door of it open so he could go in and out as needed. When he was young I’d check on him every two runs. Years later I could leave him longer but I never went more than two hours at a time. We always parked way in the back of the lot away from everyone. A few tosses of the frisbee and a pee walk and he was good to go.
The only problems I ever had was at Belleayre. I had him on a leash near the lodge and the old angry security guy screamed at us and told us to leave the property. This year though I’ve seen people with dogs at the picnic tables in front of Discovery Lodge. Another time we pulled into the lower parking lot and the parking attendant saw him. He said there were no dogs allowed and we couldn’t leave him in the car. We said OK we‘re leaving and went to the Tomahawk lot and parked there instead. Again this was years ago but they said that was the policy. Just giving you a heads up since it is an ORDA mountain.
Roscoe was a great ski dog. We did a couple seasons out west together. We basically lived in the car on trips there and back. In Montana, lots of people have dogs in their cars or leave them outside the bar. He didn’t like the avy bombs in the morning though. If he heard one he’d jump back in and hide under the seat.
I’ve had dogs in vehicles with outside temperatures as low as -30 and as high as 100. As long as they are acclimated, it’s all about how and where you park and checking on them to make sure they’re comfortable.
I love the picture of your dog with Colden and Marcy in the background. Maybe you are on Wright Peak? Nothing beats a sunbaked summit dog. Reminds me of a few ADK High Peaks adventures with my old boy.
The only problems I ever had was at Belleayre. I had him on a leash near the lodge and the old angry security guy screamed at us and told us to leave the property. This year though I’ve seen people with dogs at the picnic tables in front of Discovery Lodge. Another time we pulled into the lower parking lot and the parking attendant saw him. He said there were no dogs allowed and we couldn’t leave him in the car. We said OK we‘re leaving and went to the Tomahawk lot and parked there instead. Again this was years ago but they said that was the policy. Just giving you a heads up since it is an ORDA mountain.
Roscoe was a great ski dog. We did a couple seasons out west together. We basically lived in the car on trips there and back. In Montana, lots of people have dogs in their cars or leave them outside the bar. He didn’t like the avy bombs in the morning though. If he heard one he’d jump back in and hide under the seat.
I’ve had dogs in vehicles with outside temperatures as low as -30 and as high as 100. As long as they are acclimated, it’s all about how and where you park and checking on them to make sure they’re comfortable.
I love the picture of your dog with Colden and Marcy in the background. Maybe you are on Wright Peak? Nothing beats a sunbaked summit dog. Reminds me of a few ADK High Peaks adventures with my old boy.
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Harvey
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I seem to recall that you recommend a Chevy Astro for any/all purposes?
NYSnowflake
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What kind of dog is Doc?
I hear woodchucks can be pretty nasty because they have very sharp teeth and claws. My vet friend says dogs have showed up at the vets office needing a lot of stitches after wrangling with a woodchuck. Nonetheless, Moxie has made short work of a few of them as well!
