Most dogs are not really comfortable with the use
of dog seat belts since this restricts their freedom of movement.
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.
But a company called Hidden Litter has come up with the Travelin»
Dog, a foam - filled, fleece - lined pet
seat that fastens securely to the front or rear
seat of your vehicle with the regular
seat belts.
For
dogs, there's the option
of a special harness attached to a
seat belt, or a well - secured kennel.
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.
This is just to acquaint your
dog to the feel
of the harness on its body tied down to your car
seat belt.
However, like all doggie contraptions, it takes training and lots
of patience to get your
dog used to a
seat belt.
With that in mind, you should never use a
dog seat belt harness in the front
seat of a car with airbags.
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.
For large or small
dogs, one
of the safest ways to secure them inside a car is with a canine
seat belt system.
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.
For these reasons, it's a much safer option to keep your
dog confined to a crate, use doggy
seat belts or install a barrier between the front and the rear
of your car.
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.
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 belt.
Do you have a
dog restraint /
seat belt to keep the
dog out
of your lap?
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.
«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.
For highway travel,
dog owners can ensure the safety
of their pet with a harness that fits into their
seat belt system.
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.