08/21/2026
I get it. I love seeing it too.
Dog head out the window. Tongue flapping, wind through the fur. The Dog is in utter heaven.
But as a trainer, I also see the ER bills.
Debris in eyes. Ruptured eardrums. Dogs that jumped after a squirrel and ended up outside the car and in the road. A car accident and the dog is ejected from the car
To me, the risk outweighs the benefits. Every time.
Here’s the compromise:
Crack the window so they can still sniff all the exciting smells
Keep their head inside
Use a dog seatbelt or crate to keep them restrained
Do you let your dog stick their head out? Why or why not?
