{"id":81147,"date":"2014-09-02T13:13:09","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T17:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=81147"},"modified":"2014-09-02T14:37:54","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T18:37:54","slug":"minivan-may-be-best-for-families-but-not-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2014\/09\/minivan-may-be-best-for-families-but-not-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Minivan May be Best for Families, but Not Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The best vehicles for dog all have a large rear lift gate to make it easy for them to get in and out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When it comes to hauling around your kids, soccer gear, groceries and other family accoutrements, it\u2019s hard to beat the classic minivan. But what if you\u2019re adding a dog into the mix?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a question a lot of folks face with 78.2 million people Americans owning dogs, according to The Humane Society. And for those with canines coming along for the ride, the choice isn\u2019t as simple as it might seem.<\/p>\n

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Autotrader.com said 55% of visitors to its website seek out cars and trucks that can accommodate their dogs, and that 75% of its shoppers who have a dog take their pet in the car at least once a month.<\/p>\n

For most folks, it would seem the biggest need for a dog would be a window for the dog to hang its head out of to enjoy the breeze.<\/p>\n

However, there are some more obvious needs, such as easy entry and exit for your dog, there are plenty of factors to consider, including the laws in your state or municipality regarding transporting a pet. Many require a pet or a pet carrier to be strapped down in some fashion.<\/p>\n

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Making it easier for your dog to get in and out of a vehicle helps when it comes to buckling them in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Autotrader provided a list of its top seven vehicles that dog owners will want to consider:<\/p>\n