Laura Corin Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm not finding this information on Google - everything is about summer heat. Is it a problem to leave a small dog in a car for an hour on its own in the autumn? It will be 50 degrees Fahrenheit at dusk when Calvin is having a Chinese lesson - I wanted to leave the dog in the car for that time, then take her for a walk afterwards. She's very placid, so the wait won't worry her. Thanks Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) I would, but only in a crate. My dog once got her head and neck tangled up in the shoulder seat belt while walking around in the back of the car. I had to pull over to get her untangled. It was quite scary and it could have been disastrous if I hadn't been in the car. Edited November 17, 2009 by Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I might go with that. Still leave the windows cracked. Our puppy used to go to church with us in cool weather, stayed in a crate in the car during services. Can you run out and check on her. My pooch always wants to go and doesn't mind waiting if it's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I would....50 degrees is definitely cool enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 We have a hatchback with a guard to stop her jumping forward over the seats (not that she's every shown any interest) so she is in a secure area at the back of the car. Thanks Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I don't leave mine that long but so far it hasnt' been a problem. I've been taking my dog for the last several weeks to orchestra. My daughter has practice. I go in with my daughter, see that she's settled, et c., then go walking with my dog. i come back about 15 minutes b/f class ends. No problems. I do the same for play practice. I always keep the window cracked, though. If you're concerned, you could leave a thermometer in the car for an hour and see what the temp gets to. You'd need to make sure you check at the same time of day and under the same conditions as the actual day. My dog is so desperate to go that for autumn and winter, I dont' worry. Very early spring is okay but later it can get really warm here. Just bear in mind how hot it can get even on a cool day with direct sun, et c. Would you feel comfortable under the same conditions? If you had a book to read and tilted back the seat, would you feel comfortable in this temp/air circulation for an hour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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