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43 °F Forecast | Road Cams Sunday, October 10, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend September 20, 2004 Since You Asked Dogs like car rides, but take caution Why do dogs stick their heads into the wind when traveling in vehicles? —Richard L., Central Point Woof! "How much is that doggie in the wind-oh!" Fido says the answer is simple, Richard. Dogs hang out car windows because it’s fun! Think about it. If you could see as well as your dog, if your nose could relay the myriad of information that your dog’s can, and if the cops wouldn’t pull you over for reckless driving, your head would be hanging out the window, too. Advertisement Rogue River veterinarian Dr. Mike Motchenbacher loves to see a dog have a good time. He raises and races sled dogs and says he’s been tempted to let his huskies hang their snouts in the breeze. But, he says, there are some dangers to this windblown activity. "I get a little concerned. You can see bugs smacking into the windshield whenever you’re driving," says Dr. Mike. "If a bug hits a dog’s eye, it can do damage." Dr. Mikes rolls up the windows on this highway habit. You can leave them open a bit, he says. But make sure to use your window locks. Doggie passengers that are not crated or seat-belted can inadvertantly step on the window’s up-down buttons while attempting to engage in some sightseeing. If the window closes on your dog, it can do damage. And, if it’s open too far, that is an invitation to serious injury. "If the window is open too much, your dog might jump out," he says. "Dogs don’t understand the dangers related to speed." Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by e-mail to [email protected] . Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities