There are only some things a dog likes more than cheese, ice cream and riding in the vehicle. Riding the car is always something to look forward to by every dog that we ever had. Dogs are like people; they get bored, too, and like to get out every now and then.
Several years ago, safety of pets in the car wasn't really our concern. We let our dogs roam in the back portion of the station wagon, sometimes even sitting in the front seat, (actually, our dogs preferred the front seat - better view that way and feeling more like the Big Dog!), and unrestrained. Devices today that are used to secure pets in the car during rides never existed before. Before, roaming about under our feet, jumping in our laps from glass to glass, and licking us constantly as a way of thanking us for bringing them along were freely done by our dogs as I try to keep on the right lane!
On the other hand, the disadvantage of taking the pets out on a joy ride either to the vet, or just downtown can create a disturbance. During the early years of my son, we had a Siberian Husky. She was always with us in the car when we go to school. Normally, I open up the window a little bit so she could get a clean breather and smell the outside. This one incident in the morning, she jumped into the front seat when she saw a squirrel scram out in the road making me loose the wheel and us landing on the ditch. That particular day, in the morning, we crashed on a ditch. The reason was my attention got diverted to my dog when she jumped in front seat of the car, a squirrel on the road caught her attention. Lest you had to unexpectedly step on the brakes, a tiny dog with no fetters on could be tossed down to the floor, or a bigger dog could be thrown into the front glass of the car or out of the vehicle. Any of these or other scenarios would be traumatic for both pet and owner.
Currently, as we are mindful of our well being, merchandises are offered to create a risk-free driving for our families and pets (members of the family, as well). Doggy seat belts, harnesses, pet crates, barriers, door pop/unlock system for quick pet release in case of accidents, heat alarms to protect your pet from heat stroke or cold, and fans to help pets stay cool are just some of the merchandises in the market. Limiting the movements of your pet will make the trip more pleasant for everyone on board. Restricting your pet's movements in the car should be equally vital as putting your seat belt on and for other passengers as well.
A few more suggestions to safeguard your trip are to restrain your pet in the back seat (air bags can potentially harm the dog), no heads sticking out of window - no matter how much your dog begs - as this could harm the eyes from dust or dirt, no smoking in the car, no sitting on your lap, and in no way should you leave your pet in the car with no company during a hot or cold day. Hundreds of pets die every year because of heat exhaustion or exposure to the cold. If you let your dog travel in the bed of a pickup, never unrestrained. Enclose them in a cage or crate and bind it so it will not move during the travel.
Drinking water, favorite playthings and bed sheets to make him comfortable are the things you need to bring in case you want to take off on a road trip with your best friend.
You would never let your children run loose in the car, so why would you allow your best friend to?
Several years ago, safety of pets in the car wasn't really our concern. We let our dogs roam in the back portion of the station wagon, sometimes even sitting in the front seat, (actually, our dogs preferred the front seat - better view that way and feeling more like the Big Dog!), and unrestrained. Devices today that are used to secure pets in the car during rides never existed before. Before, roaming about under our feet, jumping in our laps from glass to glass, and licking us constantly as a way of thanking us for bringing them along were freely done by our dogs as I try to keep on the right lane!
On the other hand, the disadvantage of taking the pets out on a joy ride either to the vet, or just downtown can create a disturbance. During the early years of my son, we had a Siberian Husky. She was always with us in the car when we go to school. Normally, I open up the window a little bit so she could get a clean breather and smell the outside. This one incident in the morning, she jumped into the front seat when she saw a squirrel scram out in the road making me loose the wheel and us landing on the ditch. That particular day, in the morning, we crashed on a ditch. The reason was my attention got diverted to my dog when she jumped in front seat of the car, a squirrel on the road caught her attention. Lest you had to unexpectedly step on the brakes, a tiny dog with no fetters on could be tossed down to the floor, or a bigger dog could be thrown into the front glass of the car or out of the vehicle. Any of these or other scenarios would be traumatic for both pet and owner.
Currently, as we are mindful of our well being, merchandises are offered to create a risk-free driving for our families and pets (members of the family, as well). Doggy seat belts, harnesses, pet crates, barriers, door pop/unlock system for quick pet release in case of accidents, heat alarms to protect your pet from heat stroke or cold, and fans to help pets stay cool are just some of the merchandises in the market. Limiting the movements of your pet will make the trip more pleasant for everyone on board. Restricting your pet's movements in the car should be equally vital as putting your seat belt on and for other passengers as well.
A few more suggestions to safeguard your trip are to restrain your pet in the back seat (air bags can potentially harm the dog), no heads sticking out of window - no matter how much your dog begs - as this could harm the eyes from dust or dirt, no smoking in the car, no sitting on your lap, and in no way should you leave your pet in the car with no company during a hot or cold day. Hundreds of pets die every year because of heat exhaustion or exposure to the cold. If you let your dog travel in the bed of a pickup, never unrestrained. Enclose them in a cage or crate and bind it so it will not move during the travel.
Drinking water, favorite playthings and bed sheets to make him comfortable are the things you need to bring in case you want to take off on a road trip with your best friend.
You would never let your children run loose in the car, so why would you allow your best friend to?
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