With that in mind, you should never
use a dog seat belt harness in the front seat of a car with airbags.
Not exact matches
However, like all doggie contraptions, it takes training and lots of patience to get your
dog used to a
seat belt.
Most
dogs are not really comfortable with the
use of
dog seat belts since this restricts their freedom of movement.
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.
Unless you have a large four by four with a huge boot where you can put a crate or
use a
dog guard the most common products designed for this purpose are
dog seat belts and pet car
seats.
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.
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.
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 belt.
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.
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.
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.