If I need something super super quick, like milk or whatever, and it's not warm outside, I'll take one of my little dogs to McKays or Giant. They like to go on little bitty trips, I like for them to go on little bitty trips and expend some of their energy, and I don't see anything wrong with them being in a parked car for less than 10 minutes. I don't take them if I have multiple stops and I won't leave them in the car for anymore than a few minutes, even if that means leaving the store without getting anything because the lines are too long or whatever.
Them being exposed to other people helps to keep them from being barky von schnauzers. I also feel like it's taught them how to deal with car rides, making the occasional really long ones less of a big deal.
I know people freak out when they see a dog in a car, and I understand why, but, just like everything else, there are other variables that should be taken into account first.
i miss my girl too
