Car Safety for Dogs

There are serious dangers with unrestrained pets that travel in the car. An unrestrained dog or cat in the car during travel can be a hazardous distraction to a driver. Even if your pet is well behaved in the car, you still have to consider your pet’s safety should another driver cause you to slam on your brakes or get into an auto accident. Car safety for your dog is up to you. Keep your best friend safe when traveling. With a little bit of planning before you head out, you and your dog can enjoy a safe and pleasant trip!

Why restrain?

There are so many reasons to take precautions when traveling with your pup. Each year thousands of animals are injured, die or become needlessly lost in car accidents. Let’s explore:

• Your pup could distract you and cause an accident.
• If you were involved in an accident, your pup could escape from the car and become lost.
• They could be seriously injured or needlessly die if loose in your vehicle.
• Other equipment or items in your car can injure your pup in just a slight fender bender.

It doesn’t have to be! Please be safe, be aware, be educated; and help educate and bring awareness to others.

Types of dog restraints for automobiles!

There are several ways to restrain your dog in your automobile. It’s a personal decision and one that is based on many individual factors. We’ll explore here the various ways to help you make a more informed decision.

One of the most popular dog restraint for traveling in cars is the crate. Whether it’s a soft crate, wire crate or plastic crate will depend on your individual circumstances and the available space in your vehicle.

Crates are a preferred choice when you have the space available, and the best choice when you have equipment in your car that can shift during an impact. All that equipment can be very dangerous, not only to you, but your pup.

Another good choice if you have one dog or dogs that get along well with each other, is a dog seat belt. They come in a wide variety of price ranges and you get what you pay for. Read our link on seat belt reviews to help you make a more informed decision.

If you have a small dog, a dog car seat may be a good choice. They come in several styles, and are secured with your seat belt, or an included restraint that attaches to your seat or seatbbelt. These help elevate your small dog so that they can easily see out the window, and are cushioned for comfort.