In a society where we treat our dogs like family members, it amazes me that hardly anyone ever buckles
their dog in a seat belt!
Not exact matches
Paulson routinely jets between various farms and homes and to racetracks around the world
in his own Gulfstream IV — the same plane that he piloted to two round - the - world speed records
in 1987 and» 88 — usually traveling
in the company of his wife, Madeleine, and the planet's two most contrasting
dogs, Frosty, a regal white poodle so intelligent that he does everything but fasten his own
seat belt during takeoff, and Lido, a 14 - pound Chihuahua with Peter Lorre eyes and aspirations to be the William Perry of his species.
The bottom
seat mat sits perfectly with holes for the
seat belts to come out, easily securing your
dog or any passenger while the cover is still
in place.
Pet owners can put the
seat belt through the two loops on the back of the harness and buckle the
dog in.
More people are seeking solutions to keep their pet safe
in the car, agrees Gordie Spater, co-owner of Kurgo,
in Salisbury, Mass. «We have seen a huge increase
in the sales of crash - tested auto harnesses and
seat belts for
dogs.
My cats were
in secured
belted carriers, and my
dog is with the only time
in the booster
belted in her
seat.
You should always secure your
dog in his crate with a
seat belt and make sure that the crate will not be sliding or moving whatsoever.
To keep your
dog safe
in the car, make sure to use a safety restraint system, such as a
dog seat belt, harness or crate.
With that
in mind, you should never use a
dog seat belt harness
in the front
seat of a car with airbags.
If your
dog will be riding
in your car, it's best to buy him his own car
seat or
seat belt.
Make sure your
dog is secure
in your car; i.e.
in a carrier or harness buckled
in the
seat belt.
However, there are canine «
seat belts,» which are actually harnesses, that attach to the car's
seat belts and may be used to hold
dogs in place during the trip.
According to the Telegram, Willard had left a dish of water
in the front
seat, but the
dog's leash was tangled
in a
seat belt, preventing her from reaching it... and though the car windows were cracked, they little to dissipate the sweltering temperature inside.
It is critical that pet owners are aware of and educated about the importance of properly securing pets
in a pet crate, by a
dog harness connected to a
seat belt, or behind a divider to keep the pet
in the cargo area of a wagon or SUV.
With its energy absorbing padded vest, Sleepypod's Clickit Sport ($ 70), which easily fastens into your car's
seat belt, keeps your
dog, big or small, secure
in case of a sudden stop.
The harness requires no additional attachments which makes securing your
dog as simple as putting the
seat belt through the two loops on the back of the harness and buckling them
in.
There are harnesses available for medium - to - large
dogs that allow the animal to be buckled into the car's
seat belts:
in the back
seat, always, please.
By training your
dog to be relaxed and comfortable when confined, whether it is
in a crate or by means of a
seat belt or harness
in a car, you can reduce its fear and anxiety.
If you will be using a crate or
seat belt for confinement or restraint, then, with the car stationary and the engine off, proceed to place the
dog in the crate or
seat belt while giving favored treats, toys or affection.
In some cases, a leash and head halter might be a more practical means to get the dog to settle and calm in the car, with or without the use of a crate or seat bel
In some cases, a leash and head halter might be a more practical means to get the
dog to settle and calm
in the car, with or without the use of a crate or seat bel
in the car, with or without the use of a crate or
seat belt.
In fact, by desensitization and counterconditioning the dog to the seat belt or crate before proceeding to the car, these devices may help to improve success and reduce anxiety in the ca
In fact, by desensitization and counterconditioning the
dog to the
seat belt or crate before proceeding to the car, these devices may help to improve success and reduce anxiety
in the ca
in the car.
Once your
dog is conditioned to the crate or restraint device, you can proceed to training and rewarding your
dog while wearing the
seat belt or resting
in its crate
in the car.
Some
dogs may feel less anxious if they are not restrained
in a crate or with a
seat belt; this is only acceptable if you can ensure that there is no risk to the
dog or the passengers when you drive.
If you plan to use a
seat belt or harness, begin
in a quiet home environment without distractions and slowly condition your
dog to wear the restraint, using favorite rewards.
«By desensitization and counterconditioning the
dog to the
seat belt or crate before proceeding to the car, these devices may help to improve success and reduce anxiety
in the car.»
If you think that
seat belt is not mandatory for your loving
dog then you should reconsider that if you pick your puppy for a ride a couple of time
in every year, it should be more safe for using the
seat belt in the vehicle.
Although
seat belts for
dogs are not mandatory
in Canada, it is recommended, and it is law
in many U.S. states.
«At that time [of the company's founding], there wasn't a real market for
dog waste bags, and it was kind of like the
seat belt law
in that nobody used them, but the rules have all changed,» says Crossan.
Make sure your pet rides inside and wears a
seat belt harness designed for
dogs or is
in a crate.
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Having her ride
in a secure part of the vehicle, such as a
dog crate, or using a doggy
seat belt, will keep her safer during a crash.