tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post3760376305712116574..comments2024-03-28T02:06:40.534-05:00Comments on Two Pitties in the City: "How-To" Week: How to Catch a Cab with Your DogTwo Pitties in the Cityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-37804059846765667642012-04-02T20:59:09.914-05:002012-04-02T20:59:09.914-05:00never thought about taking a cab, cute
Benny &...never thought about taking a cab, cute<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-42488219436296380922012-04-02T08:29:21.668-05:002012-04-02T08:29:21.668-05:00We will have to try asking our vet for transport r...We will have to try asking our vet for transport recommendations. Llamaentity does not drive, so if anything should happen while I'm out of town, they would have to catch a cab to the vet.<br /><br />Boston's public transportation allows dogs, but unfortunately pitbulls are breed-restricted within city limits and required to be muzzled, so we've never (and are not considering) taking our dogs there.Rebelwerewolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724334549085759793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-11880074498710270342012-04-02T08:17:39.704-05:002012-04-02T08:17:39.704-05:00I've never had to take a cab with my pups, but...I've never had to take a cab with my pups, but if we ever move to a bigger city, we'll definitely keep these tips in mind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-73837165890434226052012-04-02T08:11:57.197-05:002012-04-02T08:11:57.197-05:00I've never had to try to get a cab with a dog,...I've never had to try to get a cab with a dog, but your posts make me feel better about it if I ever need to try. I think it's great that you have a lot of success with finding a ride with the pups!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682247361413446387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-42344145821584027342012-04-02T08:01:36.876-05:002012-04-02T08:01:36.876-05:00We can usually walk anywhere in NYC without needin...We can usually walk anywhere in NYC without needing a cab for Havi. However, since we started these Pack Walks early weekend mornings, its become a necessity. We find that if we tell the owner she is great in cars, and well clean up - they let us hop in!Two Grad Students and a Pittiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269935614694788118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-10147024387519104152012-04-02T07:55:42.842-05:002012-04-02T07:55:42.842-05:00We have had problems getting cabs to pick up me &a...We have had problems getting cabs to pick up me & Lucy as well. The sit/lay down trick sometimes helps, if they look calmer, it's not as annoying to the driver. <br /><br />When I ask if she can come in, I always start by explaining that she'll stay on the floor of the cab, and not on the seat. But bringing a blanket is a brilliant tip! <br /><br />And always leave a larger than normal tip. That driver didn't have to stop, nor will he have to stop in the future. If we can impress upon them that it's financially sensible for them to pick up dog owners, it can become easier to get a cab in the future.<br /><br />Lastly, talk to the desk staff at your vet's office. I had trouble getting Lucy to our vet one day (it's walkable, but she had sprained her leg, so I didn't want to make her walk), and it had made us late for our appointment. I was explaining this to the receptionist, and she gave me the phone number of a man who drives a yellow cab here in the city. Get this: he ONLY PICKS UP PEOPLE WITH DOGS. You call him, he comes to get you, delivers you where you're going, and only charges you the regular fare for while you're in his cab. On top of that, they had many recommendations for pet transport companies, which can also be helpful in emergent situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-65891365337539682362012-04-02T07:21:07.494-05:002012-04-02T07:21:07.494-05:00Since G and I have moved, to get to daycare 3 days...Since G and I have moved, to get to daycare 3 days a week we end up taking a cab in the morning. There's no questions it's easier to get a cab when you're looking for one during "off" hours (like early morning) or when it's sunny out, but I think it would be the same whether or not I had a dog.<br /><br />The footwell is key for G and I. Cabbies seem more comfortable in the sense that the dog can't affect the seat when they're down there and should anything happen, the footwell is protected by tough rubber.<br /><br />I agree, too, that the tipping is key. The more you can "pay it forward," the better for the next dog owner who tries to get a cab.<br /><br />Thanks for the shout out!goosie mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420296208993432494noreply@blogger.com