Do you leave your dog at home when you have to travel? Even small trips seem like too much to handle for you and your pet. Well, you no longer have to leave Spot at home when you go to the pet store for his goodies. Here are some of the features of car traveling products for dogs.
I have seen folks riding in their cars with their pooch sitting on their lap. While it looks cute it is not safe. Car accidents can happen without notice and a dog in the lap can have deadly consequences for both pet and driver. Do your favorite pet a favor: strap them in for safety.
Pet seatbelts for dogs function in quite the same way as seatbelts for humans. The straps are adjustable so that doggie is restrained but doesn’t feel trapped. He can still move around within limits and gaze out the window. Many pets are killed each year because they jump out of windows into traffic at stop lights or sudden maneuvering of the car throws them from the vehicle.
Dog safety belts work with the seatbelt in your car to provide protection for your dog. Seatbelts that operate through a series of tethers and hooks are called harnesses. The harness traps comfortably across a dog’s chest to prevent him from being thrown across the car in the event of an accident. Since most dogs will be sitting in the car, the part of the dog’s body that will most likely be moving is their upper body and front legs.
Dog safety harnesses also work with vests. For smaller and larger dogs, a vest is more comfortable than the tethers alone. The harness is attached to the back of the vest and then hooked into the car seatbelt. Dogs can freely move about but are restrained enough that they won’t become a projectile.
Dogs are just like people in a lot of respects. For one, they like to look out at the surrounding world while riding along in the car. For dogs that like to look but also enjoy their own comfort, try a pet car seat. Dog car seats are great for small to medium pets.
Dog car seats can be strapped in the seat so that your pet is safe. The comfortable high loft cushions and Sherpa lining surround your dog in luxury while they take in the great outdoors. Car seats offer enough room for small dogs to lie down and sleep if they desire. The walls of the car seats are sturdy to protect during sudden stops or shifts in the vehicle.
Check online for the best deals on these pet travel safety products. View descriptions and customer comments on each of a few dozen brands of each. Online stores like Any Pet Will Do, Pet Street Mall are easy to navigate and offer products from Bowsers, Stow and Go, and Lookout.
Don’t dread traveling with your dog. Pet safety seatbelts and car seats make traveling safer and more fun for you and your dog.
