Pet Auto Safety

Dog car seat belts are not the only product out there that can help protect you and your pet travel in safety in the car. There are also pet auto barriers for vans and SUVs. These barriers keep the dog in the back of the vehicle. Should you stop suddenly, the dog may fly forward, but they won’t hit you and they won’t get thrown out the front windshield. Smaller dogs can use pet car seats. Most dog car seats have restraints like seat belts and they also provide your dog with comfort. And finally, you can always keep your dog in a crate.

Dogs can still enjoy a car ride with a dog car seat belt on. Both my dogs get so excited when I get their dog car seat belts to put them on. So help everyone and even your pet travel in safety. Dog car seat belts and other safety restraints are a great idea for every passenger.

Imagine if you and a passenger were in a major wreck where your dog was sitting in the back seat without a restraint. No matter how small or how big the dog is, the dog could fly forward with tremendous impact. And if the dog is directly behind you or the passenger, the dog has become a deadly projectile.You never know when another driver is going to cause you to wreck your car. So if your dog is traveling with you, keep yourself and any passengers in the car safe by having your dog wear a dog car seat belt. By wearing a dog car seat belt, your dog has a better chance of surviving a wreck and so do the other passengers in the vehicle!

I just recently got a new puppy named Maya. Like most puppies, she is full of energy. And because she is a puppy, we have had to make lots of visits to the vet for booster shots and other puppy issues. I can’t imagine being able to safely drive her to the vet if she wasn’t wearing her pet car restraint. She would be trying to lick me or climb all over me while I was driving. If you think cell phones are a distraction, a cute puppy is even more so.It is not just puppies who need a pet car restraint. You may have a hyper dog, a fearful dog, or a very loving dog who wants to try to sit on your lap. So keep yourself safe by having your dog wear a pet car restraint.

2009 Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice 

Who Let The Dogs Out! Chicago Auto Show Goes to the Dogs 

So you’re saying Who Let the Dogs Out?  The Chicago Auto Show has truly gone to the dogs with Bark Buckle UP being featured for the second year, today announced the Pet Safe Choice Award Winners. With more then a dozen graduate dogs from the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. puppies hopping in and out of cars, stealing the show, special first responder guests Kane County Sheriff Patrick Perez and Fire Chief John Schuldt, distinctive executives Christina Selter Pet Safety Expert-Bark Buckle UP, Cheryl Catton Executive Director of Advertising & Promotion, Buick, Pontiac & GMC, Robert Allegrini Vice President Communications, The Americas Hilton Hotels Corporation and Judi Gorman Manager Sales Promotions & Community Relations, American Airlines. The competition was colossal this year, nearing two-dozen auto manufactures registered and only ONE to take TOP DOG.“The GMC Acadia has earned the Pet Safety Award for 2009 and we’re thrilled to honor them with this distinction,” says Christina Selter, pet safety expert and founder of Bark Buckle UP.  “With so many pet owners traveling with their pets today, safety is key – not just for pets, but for humans who travel with them — to making a conscientious purchase. We believe the GMC Acadia has earned high marks in this area for their outstanding leadership in car design in function with this model.”Motorists often are simply unaware of the types of safe precautions they should take until it is too late.  An unrestrained pet can not only be injured, but can injure human passengers or first responders such as firemen.  An injured pet that is unrestrained can escape from a wrecked car, causing another collision, it can bite the first responder or be killed trying to run away.  

Consumers should know that·        in a 30 MPH accident a 60-pound pet can cause an impact of 2,700 pound·        50% of dog owners consider pet travel needs when selecting a vehicle. (APPMA)·        pet travel has increased 300% since 2005, 82% of dogs travel in the car and on vacation·        98% of dogs travel unrestrained in a moving vehicle. (Traffic Safety Evaluation Guide)·        63% of US households – 71.1 million homes - have a pet. (APPMA) 

Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Pet Safety, according to Bark Buckle UP officials awarded Hilton Hotels the Pet Safe Hotel of Choice for their recently launched PET FRIENDLY program designed to make traveling with pets easier and safer.  Pets are welcome at most Hilton Hotels & Resorts throughout the United States and Canada and in late 2008 internationally.  Each pet at check in receives special attention including food and water bowls with placemat, and an exclusive pet amenity kit complete with dog waste clean-up bags, treats, local dog runs, veterinarian and pet boutiques.  Hilton Hotels & Resorts earned Pet Safe Hotel of Choice.

American Airlines and Pet Safety, according to Bark Buckle UP officials the airline guidelines and regulations keep our pets safe.  Named Best North American Airline for 16 consecutive years, Business Traveler Readers gave American Airlines Top Honors, Global Traveler Named American Best In Domestic First Class and among some of the regulations enforced for pet safety is heat and cold if the temperature is not at regulation status pets are not aloud to fly.   America Airlines received the Pet Safe Airline of Choice.  

PetSmart and Pet Safety, according to Bark Buckle UP officials PetSmart carries the largest selection of pet travel and safety gear available and easily accessible to the public. PetSmart Inc., is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets.  They operate more than 1,075 stores in the United States and Canada, providing a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; services including pet training, pet grooming, pet boarding and pet adoption services.  PetSmart take home the Pet Safe Retailer of Choice 2009. 

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You never know when you will have to make a sudden stop or make a swift swerve while driving because of another driver. Since your dog can’t brace themselves in the car as easily as a person can, they can get tossed around, sometimes even get hurt. I am a great driver but there have been a few times when I have had to stop quickly or swerve suddenly. Because my dog was wearing her dog car safety harness, she did not fly forward and land on the floor or hit her nose on the back of the front seat. I recently heard from a friend of mine whose dog had to have surgery on their foot because of a sudden stop which sent her dog crashing to the floor of the car. Needless to say, my friend’s dog also now wears a dog car safety harness.

A recent customer from Soquel, California purchased the Small/Medium Black Dog Car Seat Belt from Pet Auto Safety.com. Shortly after her purchase, she submitted an adorable photo of her American Eskimo Dog wearing the dog seat belt. The photo was of excellent quality and we needed a dog wearing a dog seat belt of this size so we gave her a refund of her purchase (not including shipping) and posted her photo on our websites. Her dog is the dog on our Dog Car Seat Belts page wearing the Small/Medium Black Dog Car Seat Belt. The dog is also seen above and on our Nature by Dawn, Inc. website.

You too can win a free dog seat belt! Dog seat belts are great for keeping your pet safe while traveling in the car. But we understand that economic times are tough right now. So we are offering a way for you to win a free dog seat belt. Simply purchase a dog seat belt for your dog from Pet Auto Safety.com, submit a quality JPEG photo of your dog in the car wearing the dog seat belt, and we will review the photo to see if we can use it on our sites. Purchasing and submitting a photo does not guarantee that you will win. Be sure to read the contest rules and regulations on our Win a Free Dog Seat Belt page for more information. This page will also tell you which sizes of which brands of dog seat belts we need a photo of.

Thinking about getting a Basset Hound?  If so, check out the following for great information on Basset Hounds including description, temperament, and informative health information.

Description Information on Basset Hounds
Basset Hounds are well-loved for their adorable soft sad-looking eyes, short stature, and funny feet. They wrinkled skin falling over their brow when their head is lowered and their sensitive nose to the ground. The wrinkles are also seen on their forelegs. Basset Hounds have a short coat, long hanging lips, big long ears, and a gaily curved tail. Basset Hounds are short in stature but they’re sure not lacking in size. They are generally not more than 14” tall but can weigh 40-60 pounds! Like most hounds, they are the standard hound colors of black, tan, and white.

Temperament Information on Basset Hounds 
If you think the looks of the Basset Hounds are adorable, you will love their personality. Basset Hounds are quite affectionate, even-tempered, and friendly with everyone, including children. They are also good with other pets. Even though they have a great lovable personality, they can be stubborn and difficult to train. They enjoy sniffing and it is sometimes hard to distract them from an interesting scent. Because of their love for sniffing, they also have a tendency to wander as they track a scent. Baying is also a common issue the Basset Hounds as they are big communicators. Basset Hounds are not very playful, but their affectionate nature more than makes up for it.

Exercise & Grooming Information on Basset Hounds 
Basset Hounds can be great indoor dogs. They require only a little leisurely exercise and their short smooth coats need only minimal brushing. However, their face may need regular cleaning as they are inclined to drool. Also, their ears should be checked regularly and their toenails should be kept trim - especially if they are primarily indoors.

Health Information on Basset Hounds
Common health issues associated with Basset Hounds include elbow and hip dysplasia, ear infections, and eye problems such as misshapen eyelids and glaucoma. Gastric torsion which is a digestive problem can be an issue with Basset Hounds. If left untreated, gastric torsion, also called bloating, can lead to death. Another possibly fatal health issue connected with Basset Hounds is von Willebrand’s Disease. This disease is a blood disorder where the blood does not clot well and excessive bleeding can occur through even minor cuts.

Brief History Information on Basset Hounds
Basset Hounds originated in France with common ancestry with the Bloodhound. The word Basset comes from the French word bas which means low thing. Basset Hounds became popular in France after the French Revolution and were brought to England and America in the late 1800’s.

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We recently discovered a great magazine for dog lovers who love to travel with their pets. This pet travel magazine is called Fido Friendly. It has great information on pet travel tips for you and your dog, great dog-friendly places you can visit, and dog-friendly hotels and accomodations you can stay at. Visit http://www.fidofriendly.com/ for more information and to get a subscription.

Who wouldn’t want to bring their dogs or cats with them wherever they may go? Whether you’ll just be out for a leisurely walk or go on a long vacation, it’s always nicer if you can be with your pets. After all, they’re part of the family. For this reason, a pet carrier is a good item to have. A pet carrier may be a designer carrier, backpack, stroller, or any devise used to transport pets.

Remember that pet carriers come in various styles, sizes and colors. They can be made from various materials and has different features so one has to be very thorough in selecting the best carrier to suit his needs. It will help if to take into account the kind of transport you’ll be doing with your pet. If it’s just a walk in the park, a backpack carrier will do. Strollers are suited for walks and car travels. But for air travel, you will need some specialized carriers. A plastic pet carrier might be a good option since they’re airlines approved and provides good ventilation for your animal fellow.