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== Page for Dogs hitchhiking with Humans and Humans hitchhiking with Dogs. ==
 
== Page for Dogs hitchhiking with Humans and Humans hitchhiking with Dogs. ==
 
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[[Image:2003 pankai05aa2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|This "couple" from [[Lithuania]], Ignas (pierced guy) and Lady (dog) extensively hitch-hiked through [[Europe]].]]
 
 
 
A couple consisting of a dog and a human isn't necessarily hitchhiking slower than a human couple.  
 
A couple consisting of a dog and a human isn't necessarily hitchhiking slower than a human couple.  
  
Drivers' reactions are though more definitive. Or surely no, never, or it is surely yes, with burning breaks. People who like dogs, do not hesitate, they just stop. But they might not stop for just a single human.
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Drivers' reactions, though, are more definitive: either a strict "No, never!", or very passionate "YES!". People who like dogs do not hesitate - they just stop. Even when otherwise they won't be picking up a human hitchhiker traveling without animal companion.
  
Some human religions say that dogs are ''dirty'', also in some countries dogs are eaten. Take into consideration those cultural differences and inform yourself before hitting the road.
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Some religions say that dogs are ''dirty'', and in some countries dogs are eaten. Take into consideration these cultural differences and learn about animal issues in particular location before hitting the road.
  
'''Advices for Humans'''
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===Advices for Humans===
  
* try to make used to hitchhiking your dog when he is young
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* try to make your dog accustomed with hitchhiking when he/she is still young
* make sure your dog is not afraid of cars before you hitch with him for the first time
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* make sure your dog is not afraid of cars before you hitch with him/her for the first time
 
* don't forget your dog's passport and papers
 
* don't forget your dog's passport and papers
* make sure your dog feels comfortable and safe in every moment of your journey
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* make sure your dog feels comfortable and safe in every moment of your journey, for example, don't forget he/she also wants to pee after sitting a while in a car ;)
 
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* ''<small>add more info? :)</small>''
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'''Advices for Dogs'''
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===Advices for Dogs===
  
* do not drink too much before travelling
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* do not drink too much before traveling
* as your human is already quite stressed, try to be nice and do not annoy him too much
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* if your fellow human is somewhat stressed, try to be nice and do not annoy him/her too much
 
* do not run over the road, this can be dangerous
 
* do not run over the road, this can be dangerous
* always look nicely to the drivers
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* always look nicely at the driver
* insist a ride in the dog's own way Image:http://alamedalearning.com/reality/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/begging-dog.jpg
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* insist on a ride in a dog's own, specific way:  
* do not bark after cyclists and other traffic, it could worsen the image of hitchhiking!
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http://alamedalearning.com/reality/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/begging-dog.jpg
* as human's world is weird and sometimes incomprehensible, for your safety listen to your human
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* do not bark at cyclists and other traffic, it can contribute in worsening of the hitchhiking image
* always be polite to other humans and dogs already in the car
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* as humans world is weird and sometimes incomprehensible, listen to your fellow human to be safe
* inform the human you are hitchhiking with in case of flirting attempts (or worse) of a dog which happens to be in the car already
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* always be polite to other humans and dogs that are already in a car
 
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* inform your fellow human you are hitchhiking with about your intentions to flirt with a dog that happens to be in the same car
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* ''<small>add more info? :)</small>''
  
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[[Category:General info]]
 
[[Category:General info]]

Revision as of 19:40, 8 December 2008

Page for Dogs hitchhiking with Humans and Humans hitchhiking with Dogs.

This "couple" from Lithuania, Ignas (pierced guy) and Lady (dog) extensively hitch-hiked through Europe.

A couple consisting of a dog and a human isn't necessarily hitchhiking slower than a human couple.

Drivers' reactions, though, are more definitive: either a strict "No, never!", or very passionate "YES!". People who like dogs do not hesitate - they just stop. Even when otherwise they won't be picking up a human hitchhiker traveling without animal companion.

Some religions say that dogs are dirty, and in some countries dogs are eaten. Take into consideration these cultural differences and learn about animal issues in particular location before hitting the road.

Advices for Humans

  • try to make your dog accustomed with hitchhiking when he/she is still young
  • make sure your dog is not afraid of cars before you hitch with him/her for the first time
  • don't forget your dog's passport and papers
  • make sure your dog feels comfortable and safe in every moment of your journey, for example, don't forget he/she also wants to pee after sitting a while in a car ;)
  • add more info? :)

Advices for Dogs

  • do not drink too much before traveling
  • if your fellow human is somewhat stressed, try to be nice and do not annoy him/her too much
  • do not run over the road, this can be dangerous
  • always look nicely at the driver
  • insist on a ride in a dog's own, specific way:

begging-dog.jpg

  • do not bark at cyclists and other traffic, it can contribute in worsening of the hitchhiking image
  • as humans world is weird and sometimes incomprehensible, listen to your fellow human to be safe
  • always be polite to other humans and dogs that are already in a car
  • inform your fellow human you are hitchhiking with about your intentions to flirt with a dog that happens to be in the same car
  • add more info? :)