{"id":502177,"date":"2022-05-24T20:35:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T00:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=502177"},"modified":"2023-09-12T10:49:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:49:41","slug":"can-you-put-a-dog-in-a-golf-cart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/can-you-put-a-dog-in-a-golf-cart\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Put a Dog in a Golf Cart? (Safe and Easy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I am one of those people who brings my dog everywhere with me. As I got more into golfing, naturally, I wanted to bring my best friend along with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had always assumed it was against the rules to do so, but one day I saw someone walking the course with his dog at his side. I was amazed. Since I rarely walk the path, I headed to the pro shop and asked, “Can you put a dog in a golf cart?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the club allows dogs on the golf course<\/a>, then yes, you can definitely bring our best friend with us on the links and let him ride in the golf cart. For those of us who like to walk the course, it is also an excellent opportunity to get our pups some exercise while you play.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before deciding to bring ole’ Fido with us to the country club and letting him ride shotgun, it is essential to take some precautions to keep our best buddy safe while riding alongside us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dogs Allowed on A Golf Course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step we need to take is to make sure the golf course allows dogs to come onto the course and ride in the golf carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a courtesy to the club and to the other members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, to make golf more accessible to new game fans, many courses have adopted dog-friendly policies for well-trained pups! When I play with other people beforehand, I ask them if they are okay with me bringing my dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, bringing my dog to the course is all about having a fun time – however, not all of my friends have the same definition of fun as me. I am sure you can relate if you have friends who aren’t as pro-pet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once we have confirmed it is okay for our dog to join us, then we can get ready to head to the links with our dog!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Next, Make Sure the Dog is Well-Behaved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A golf course can be an exciting place for a dog, with open greens, ponds with all kinds of wildlife to chase, and whizzing golf balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important only to bring our dogs to the links if they can behave, not run off, and listen when called, as a matter of both courtesy and safety. If our dogs run off, not only can they interfere with other people’s day, but they could also get injured by a club or ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had to spend extra time working on voice commands before I felt comfortable bringing my dog out on the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if our dogs are good at staying put, it is also important to make sure they won’t be too noisy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We should not bring a dog that barks a lot and will not stop when told to stop at the course. Bringing a noisy dog will, at minimum, upset other people on the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the worst case, course management may request that a noisy dog (and its owner) leave the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One option to keep a restless dog happy is to bring along their favorite chew toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I take my pup out with me to play, I bring something that he can gnaw on to keep him preoccupied. One lesson I learned during an ill-timed backswing is don’t bring a squeaky toy!<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, my playing partner offered me a mulligan in that shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Pets Save In the Golf Cart: Bringing A Harness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to make sure that our dog can’t fall out of the golf cart. We do not need to be moving quickly for our pal to get hurt by hitting the ground. Some people opt to use their dog’s leash to tie them to the golf cart, but this can be even more dangerous than no leash at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever seen a cowboy get dragged by a bull? Well, a dog leashed in a golf cart will get dragged along until the cart comes to a stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also build a spot just for your dog, like this guy in the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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