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Health & Fitness

Lap Dogs Are Great - But Should They Be Driving?

Should it be illegal to drive with your dog on your lap?

I saw an example of it this morning on my commute to work; and add while talking on their cell phone.  Not sure it would work with my 90lb Rotti on my lap.

A recent AAA survey found that 21 percent of dog owners allow their dog to sit on their lap while they, the owner, drive.



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