Driver slammed for 'outright stupid' dog act risking $592 fine
The video was filmed in the seaside suburb of Blairgowrie on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula last week, and the two dogs, one large, fluffy and trotting, and the other small and running, were being guided alongside a slow moving car. The person behind the camera joked they were witnessing the "future of dog walking" in action.
"The peak of Mornington Peninsula innovation for when you want to walk the dogs but can't be bothered getting out of the car," they said.
The behaviour was slammed on social media, with Aussies questioning why a dog owner would be "outright stupid" like this. It is not known if the owner has any mobility issues preventing them from walking.
"Horrible. It's so easy for this to go horribly wrong. Dogs are f***king idiots. I love them, but they cannot be trusted in matters of self preservation," one said, while another replied, "If dogs are idiots, we're going to need a new adjective for the people walking them with a car."
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There are a number of risks associated with 'walking your dog' outside a moving vehicle, and SASH vet Aaron Koey told Yahoo News owners should never walk their dogs this way.
"This way of walking dogs has the potential to train dogs to chase cars, result in choking on the lead, and traumatic injuries from accidental motor vehicle injuries," he told Yahoo News. "If the dog was to be run over, injuries sustained could include fractures, internal injuries, and potentially result in death."
Working at one of the two veterinary trauma centres SASH has in Australia, Aaron explained he has seen firsthand the devastating injuries pets can get from colliding with cars.
"We see a number of dogs and cats who present to emergency for motor vehicle injuries. Common scenarios are injuries from dogs being run over by cars off-lead but also unsecured dogs jumping out of cars and utes while in motion," he said, urging people to simply walk their dog the normal way.
"Walking the dog by foot is a safer (and healthier) way to walk dogs, both for dogs and the owner," he said. "We would encourage owners to maintain control of their dogs all the time, focusing on the dog and surroundings."
Victoria Police confirmed to Yahoo News it is an offence to lead an animal while driving or riding in a vehicle. Those caught committing the offence can be fined $592.
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