Three Ways to Restraint Your Dog in a Vehicle
Do not restraint your dog in the car, would be dangerous for every occupant inside, which is why it’s important for everyone to wear seat belts or be secured in crates.
No matter what size dog you have, or how well-behaved he is in the car, it’s necessary to have restraints just in case of a road accident.
Dogs are just as vulnerable as humans when it comes to car injuries. They can go from side to side when traveling or just turning a corner.
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1 – Dog Crates
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Crates are a good choice for smaller dogs who like to run around in the car. The best place for the crate is the back seat to avoid air bag deployment.
The crate should be restrained with a seat belt or clip so it doesn’t slide around the back seat or trunk. Hard dog crates can also be used at the airport.
Do not use an all-wire crate in the car, as it can collapse during an accident. Soft crates should also be avoided, since they are not as safe as hard crates. Midwest makes good hard crates in all sizes, as does Remington.
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2 – Dog Harnesses
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A dog harness is the next safest car restraint. The harness goes around the dog’s body like a walking harness, and then clips onto a seat-belt buckle.
It is mainly to prevent the dog from walking around the vehicle or getting propelled through a window during a car accident. The Travelon Deluxe Dog Safety Harness has been crash-tested and is deemed safe to use.
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3 – Car Barriers for Dogs
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Barriers are the third option, yet they are not as safe. A barrier’s main purpose is to prevent a dog from jumping into the front seat and causing a commotion.
Barriers are commonly made from mesh material, but they are also made from metal bars. Solvit makes mesh barriers, and Kurgo Guardian and Highland produce metal barriers.