Escalator?

Rafi's Dad · 05-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Has anyone ever trained their dog to go up and down an escalator? If so, how?

Branca's Mom · 05-03-2009, 11:13 AM

Nope and wouldn't. Not a good place for doggies feet.

JerzeyGSD · 05-03-2009, 11:22 AM

No. Escalators freak ME out (I'm always afraid my clothes are going to get stuck in them or something) so I probably wouldn't want my dog on one where their hair/collar/leash could get caught.

RavenSophi · 05-03-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted By: Branca's MomNope and wouldn't. Not a good place for doggies feet.

Agreed, I think taking the stairs is a much safer bet for you and the dog. I wouldn't want to be in the middle of an escalator and my dog starts to panic. Might pull you and you slip and fall, hopefully without any people behind you because then you will have more problems.

sleachy · 05-03-2009, 11:26 AM

My dog has ridden the escalator but I don't recommend it. Like the folks above said, NOT a safe place for their feet.

Quinnsmom · 05-03-2009, 11:39 AM

I've seen little kids get dragging shoelaces caught in escalators and just cringe at the thoughts of my guy's feathery feet and tail getting snagged. There is always an elevator close by that can be used if stairs are a problem. Teaching good elevator behaviour is a worthwhile skill.

Brightelf · 05-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Elevators in a heartbeat snag dogs' toenails and trap a dog's foot between the disappearing treads. Best bet-- locate the stairs or elevator.

bergwanderkennels · 05-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Oh boy that never crossed my mind every time I go to Frankfurt airport I make my dogs ride the escalator! Ooops My bad. None the less it was very easy to get them to ride it but I will not make them ride it anymore now. Thanks

EJQ · 05-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Take the elevator. I would think that the escalator would be quite dangerous to their feet.

Sahria · 05-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Too dangerous!! My husband had the unfortunate experience of watching his son trip and fall down an escalator that was going up!!!

Even I stick to the stairs now. *shudders*

05-03-2009, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rafi's Dad Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 36	Escalator? Has anyone ever trained their dog to go up and down an escalator? If so, how?

05-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Branca's Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,120	Re: Escalator? Nope and wouldn't. Not a good place for doggies feet. __________________ TAMMY

05-03-2009, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
JerzeyGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, New York Posts: 3,708	Re: Escalator? No. Escalators freak ME out (I'm always afraid my clothes are going to get stuck in them or something) so I probably wouldn't want my dog on one where their hair/collar/leash could get caught. __________________ Ashley, proud owner of: Jerzey, Bi-color GSD. 4/23/08 Koji, spotted shelter kitty.

05-03-2009, 11:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
sleachy Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,175	Re: Escalator? My dog has ridden the escalator but I don't recommend it. Like the folks above said, NOT a safe place for their feet. __________________ Silence is Golden ~ Duct tape is Silver. FO UCD Joobie Toozday CD HT RN OA OAJ NF JJ-N CTL1 CD-H TT CGC

05-03-2009, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quinnsmom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 309	Re: Escalator? I've seen little kids get dragging shoelaces caught in escalators and just cringe at the thoughts of my guy's feathery feet and tail getting snagged. There is always an elevator close by that can be used if stairs are a problem. Teaching good elevator behaviour is a worthwhile skill. __________________ Please don't litter. Neuter your pets! Quinn, Mar. 8/2007 Shadow, 1995-2007, always in my heart

05-03-2009, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: Escalator? Elevators in a heartbeat snag dogs' toenails and trap a dog's foot between the disappearing treads. Best bet-- locate the stairs or elevator. __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

05-03-2009, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
bergwanderkennels Master Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kreisgruppe 03 Mannheim-Rhein-Neckar Posts: 737	Re: Escalator? Oh boy that never crossed my mind every time I go to Frankfurt airport I make my dogs ride the escalator! Ooops My bad. None the less it was very easy to get them to ride it but I will not make them ride it anymore now. Thanks __________________ Suzi “Ein Leben ohne Boxer ist möglich, aber sinnlos.” "A life with out boxer is possible but senseless" uberhauptnichtwieder (Never ever again)

05-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
EJQ Knighted Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York State Capital Region Posts: 2,350	Re: Escalator? Take the elevator. I would think that the escalator would be quite dangerous to their feet. __________________ ARABELLE vom Garringer CGC, TDI BRYNNA vom Garringer AKC STAR PUPPY, CGC, TDI AHREN vom Garringer (crossed over December 30, 2011) B'ELANNA vom FlaglerHaus CGC, SAR (crossed over March 4, 2011) MISSY (crossed) MERCEDES (crossed) DION (crossed)

05-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sahria Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 122	Re: Escalator? Too dangerous!! My husband had the unfortunate experience of watching his son trip and fall down an escalator that was going up!!! Even I stick to the stairs now. shudders

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