Originally Posted by WarChild

Can you fit a crate large enough for him in the backseat? A crate is the plastic dog cage you use for airline travel.

I suggest this for a couple of reasons:

1) It's great for a dog to have a crate. If they're not forced in to it, they'll most likely decide it's a great little place of their own. All three of my dogs love their crates and go in them all the time. It's also handy if they ever need to take a flight, they'll already be used to their travel cage.

2) An animal that is free and unrestrained in the car, is like a child without a seatbelt. Be a shame to lose your pet in an accident.