The very first cross country car trip included a dog as a passenger for most of the way. Early in the expedition, a dog saw the car coming and said, "It is about time. We dogs have been waiting for thousands of years for you people to build cars. I'll sit by the window." I didn't make that up; it's a fact. Ever since 1903, when Bud was fitted with his own goggles, dogs have been wagging their tails the second you make a move for the keys. It's funny to think that a dog would travel by car years before most humans.
Our dogs influence what we do in ways we may not be aware. We just naturally accommodate them. In our Forester, our Labrador and all his 'accessories' makes it necessary for a car top carrier. We are hoping that the Ascent will eliminate the necessity. I had to put a sticker on the dash to remind me to steer clear of parking garages. At first, we favored the 7 passenger version as it was the same setup as our Mazda MPV 4WD. Then I remembered how my dog disliked the seating arrangement. Duncan has an affinity for the living room sofa; I realized that the 8 passenger version would be better. It also appears to have an advantage for when all the seats are down for large items.
How has your dog influenced your purchase of the Ascent? Did you buy the Ascent itself because of the dog(s) or was there an input into what version or accessories you chose? Duncan's best buddy Gus rides to the dog park in an older Outback. Gus is going to be jealous. I know a lot of people are counting their kids and their friends saying, "We need a bigger car." I'm pretty sure that there are dogs included in the head count.
Our dogs influence what we do in ways we may not be aware. We just naturally accommodate them. In our Forester, our Labrador and all his 'accessories' makes it necessary for a car top carrier. We are hoping that the Ascent will eliminate the necessity. I had to put a sticker on the dash to remind me to steer clear of parking garages. At first, we favored the 7 passenger version as it was the same setup as our Mazda MPV 4WD. Then I remembered how my dog disliked the seating arrangement. Duncan has an affinity for the living room sofa; I realized that the 8 passenger version would be better. It also appears to have an advantage for when all the seats are down for large items.
How has your dog influenced your purchase of the Ascent? Did you buy the Ascent itself because of the dog(s) or was there an input into what version or accessories you chose? Duncan's best buddy Gus rides to the dog park in an older Outback. Gus is going to be jealous. I know a lot of people are counting their kids and their friends saying, "We need a bigger car." I'm pretty sure that there are dogs included in the head count.
