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| Oh, yes, I can open the driver's side back window of a speeding car!!! |
Yes, Gizmo actually opened the driver's side window of our aging Infinity while Grace was going 75 MPH and approaching Santa Fe, NM. Now, whenever I say the words "driver's license," he looks at me longingly.
We were deeply in love with Gizmo Good Dog before we drove almost 13 hours in two cars from Palm Desert, CA, to Santa Fe, NM. After that trip with this amazing, calm puppy, we were beyond smitten.
Gizmo is a year and a half old, still a puppy and this was his first long ride in a car. We had read that dogs could get nauseous on long rides. We followed the expert’s advice and fed him little before starting off.
Gizmo (he wrote boastfully) was amazing throughout. Given his regular pillow atop shopping bags of clothes and shoes (we sure do travel in style!) in a small space in the back seat behind Grace, Gizmo immediately settled in and napped. When we gave him water, he wanted to drink. When we stopped and gave him a walk, he availed himself of that service.
No demands, no barking, nothing to indicate he was impatient or bored.
Just over the Arizona-New Mexico border we found a rest stop that even had a dog park, giving him a chance to romp with another dog. Thank you, New Mexico.
The only incident marring Gizmo the perfect traveler happened just outside of Albuquerque. Gizmo sat and then jumped up to look out the back side window. His paw must have touched the lever that opens the window because, while going the speed limit of 75 mph, Grace suddenly had a back window that was completely open, and a dog with his large heavy head poking far out of the window. She was certain that Gizmo was attempting suicide. A stern warning, with a loud “NO,” while holding the wheel and staring straight ahead was instantly obeyed. Gizmo sat down and then lay down. With his head out of the window, Grace was able to use her driver’s controls to lower the window. We fully expect him to ask for a driver's license in a few days.
REMEMBER: In case he has now learned how to open the back window, push the child window safety button to prevent passengers from opening the back windows when Gizmo is in the car.
We were deeply in love with Gizmo Good Dog before we drove almost 13 hours in two cars from Palm Desert, CA, to Santa Fe, NM. After that trip with this amazing, calm puppy, we were beyond smitten.
Gizmo is a year and a half old, still a puppy and this was his first long ride in a car. We had read that dogs could get nauseous on long rides. We followed the expert’s advice and fed him little before starting off.
Gizmo (he wrote boastfully) was amazing throughout. Given his regular pillow atop shopping bags of clothes and shoes (we sure do travel in style!) in a small space in the back seat behind Grace, Gizmo immediately settled in and napped. When we gave him water, he wanted to drink. When we stopped and gave him a walk, he availed himself of that service.
No demands, no barking, nothing to indicate he was impatient or bored.
Just over the Arizona-New Mexico border we found a rest stop that even had a dog park, giving him a chance to romp with another dog. Thank you, New Mexico.
The only incident marring Gizmo the perfect traveler happened just outside of Albuquerque. Gizmo sat and then jumped up to look out the back side window. His paw must have touched the lever that opens the window because, while going the speed limit of 75 mph, Grace suddenly had a back window that was completely open, and a dog with his large heavy head poking far out of the window. She was certain that Gizmo was attempting suicide. A stern warning, with a loud “NO,” while holding the wheel and staring straight ahead was instantly obeyed. Gizmo sat down and then lay down. With his head out of the window, Grace was able to use her driver’s controls to lower the window. We fully expect him to ask for a driver's license in a few days.
REMEMBER: In case he has now learned how to open the back window, push the child window safety button to prevent passengers from opening the back windows when Gizmo is in the car.
“My dog's not spoiled ... I'm just well trained!” Anonymous
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