Pet Auto Safety

Safety pet travel booster seats are great for small dogs who like to travel in the car. They also provide safety in that there is a strap in the seat which clips onto the back of your dog’s harness.

Outward Hounds has two safety pet travel booster seats. Both attach to most front passenger seats by a strap which hangs from the headrest and by a strap which wraps around the body of the seat. Because they hang from the headrest of your front seat, they do not trigger the passenger side airbags which can be dangerous rather than helpful for dogs. And because they hang, they allow your dog to look out the window. Being able to look out the window can help prevent car sickness in your dog.

The Kyjen safety pet travel booster seats are very much like the standard safety pet travel booster seats except the Kyjen ones have a cushioned bottom. Both safety pet travel booster seats provide a comfortable ride for pets up to 18 pounds.

Pet Auto Safety.com carries a variety of pet auto safety products for dogs. Some of the best products are of the Kurgo Products brand. Motivation Design LLC is the company behind the Kurgo Products brand. Motivation Design LLC designed these products, manufactures them, and markets them. Their mission is to provide high-quality products for everyday use.Kurgo Products have been seen on many news features including Good Morning America, The Early Show, New York Times, and more. Although the products have not been crash tested, they have been rigorously tested for strength, durability, and effectiveness. Pet Auto Safety.com is proud to carry many of the Kurgo Products including the Backseat Barrier, Wander Hammock, and the Tru-Fit Smart Harness. The Kurgo brand Backseat Barrier helps to keep your dog in the back seat and from being a distraction to the driver. The Wander Hammock can do the same thing, although it does not go as high up as the Backseat Barrier. But the Wander Hammock has a wonderful feature in that it keeps your dog from being thrown onto the floor of your car. The Kurgo brand Tru-Fit Smart Harness not only keeps your dog from distracting the driver, it also keeps your dog from being ejected from the car in the event of a car accident. It is statistically proven that seat belts save lives for people - they can save lives for dogs too.

Check out the Backseat Barrier, Wander Hammock, and Tru-Fit Smart Harness from Kurgo at Pet Auto Safety.com.

In 2008, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) show 28% of drivers and 50% of passengers who were killed in an automobile accident were not wearing their seat belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports, “Seat belts are approximately 50-percent effective at preventing fatality and save approximately 15,000 lives each year.” There is no study or reporting system on the fatality of pets involved in car accidents, but it would be logical to assume that seat belts for dogs can save lives too.I often hear people say that their dog is good in the car. This is usually in response to the idea of seat belts for dogs. While it is great that their dog is unlikely to cause driver distraction, we want people to consider their dog’s safety too. We do it for ourselves and our children, why not our pets?

Seat belts for dogs are more common than they were 10 years ago. They are also less expensive and better quality. Pet Buckle makes seat belts for dogs which have actually been crash tested. Seat belts for dogs can help with not only saving your dog’s life in a car accident, but they can also help by keeping your dog from being able to distract the driver.

We at MuttManagers, LLC are very excited to be teaming up with PetAutoSafety.com to offer BreezeGuard™ Screens to all of our customers. We are hoping that by joining together, we will reach more people and introduce them to easy ways to protect our dogs while traveling either just down the road to the park or across the country while on vacation.

Let’s make this a safer summer for our dogs by adding a seatbelt and a pair of BreezeGuard Screens. :0)

  Safer Summertime Trips     (Words worth repeating…) 

Dogs and summertime rides just seem to go together!  Dogs love to go with us everywhere.  They love to stick their heads out the window while the vehicle is moving.  And dogs love to move around the interior of the vehicle.

But while all these seem like perfectly harmless things to do, any one of these actions can place our dogs in danger.  Why?

       In a matter of minutes, the interior temperature of the vehicle can exceed safe limits for your dog, even when the temperature outside seems moderate. 

       Your dog can experience damage to its eyes from flying debris and wind.  It can also be injured falling or jumping from the vehicle window.

       In the event of an accident, your dog could become a projectile, being thrown about the cabin of the vehicle.  This can injure not only your dog, but also you and any other passengers. 

How can we make the journey safer for our dogs, while still allowing them to enjoy the summertime ride?

       A pair of BreezeGuard™ Screens can allow for a cross breeze, keeping the vehicle cooler for your pet.

       BreezeGuard™ screens allow your dog full access to the window, while still preventing it from falling or jumping out

       BreezeGuard™ screens make your dog more likely to stay in one spot—near the BreezeGuard™!—where it won’t usually mind wearing a seatbelt.

Protecting your dog with the same love, care and concern you give to all the members of your family can be as simple as following these safety tips.  Help make your summer travels even safer, so you and your dog can enjoy the open road.

Sue

MuttManagers, LLC

Keeping your dog in a crate while in the car is safer than allowing your dog to have free access. Generally, crates are expensive online because their size and weight dramatically increase the shipping costs. A collapsible soft sided crate may be a good alternative.

The “It’z a Breeze Too” Collapsible Soft Sided Crate is lightweight and can be folded for easy carrying. It is easy to set up and easy to take down. The “It’z a Breeze Too” Collapsible Soft Sided Crate is also durable. It is made from durable coated nylon mesh fabric and has reinforced corners and connection points.

One drawback of a collapsible soft sided crate is that it may not strap into the car as well as a wire or plastic crate can. Kennel straps may make the crate collapse inward if the straps are too tight.

Both classy and cool, the Guardian Gear Single Car Seat Covers are a great way to protect the seat of your car from muddy paw prints and dog hair. These popular single car seat covers were out of stock for some time, but now they are back. The Guardian Gear Single Car Seat Covers are black with a single gold paw print and are made with 100% polyester lining. The Guardian Gear Single Car Seat Covers are able to fit most seats, including bucket seats, and are easy to use.

Remember, you shouldn’t let your dog ride in the front seat unless your car either does not have passenger side airbags or the passenger side airbags have been disabled. Airbags are designed for adult people, not children or pets.

Training your puppy must begin as soon as he/she arrives home. The first days are important as both owner and puppy are enthusiastic and eager to please each other. Before the puppy arrives, family members should all agree on how they will share the chores; when feeding should take place, daily walks etc; these are important subjects to discuss so a routine can be established. It is your responsibility as an owner to provide direction and boundaries.

This is the bonding period, the time when your relationship will develop, build and strengthen. It is your guidance that will help shape his character.

By doing this, you are preparing your puppy for his own well-being and how he will be accepted during his lifetime. The other advantage of proper training is that both you and your dog will be accepted socially and you, as the owner will be looked upon as a successful dog owner.

You might run into some difficulties with your new pet, some more challenging than others. Only by understanding the reason this is happening can you deal with the situation.

Separation anxiety is common in 10% of dogs; they will show anxiety very often if their routine changes or if you move house.

Aggressive behavior can be shown when the dog is untrained. If your animal is being aggressive and starts biting, it’s best to seek the help of a professional dog trainer.

Barking is another common problem you might have to deal with. Dogs bark when they are excited, but when it becomes excessive and causes disruption to you and your neighbors, you need to check whether they are perhaps bored, defending their territory, or unwell.

A common pet question that can arise is how to get your puppy to stop chewing furniture. This is often the result of boredom or not having a toy to chew on. This habit can be expensive for you if not checked early!

Techniques for Dog Training:
Keep it simple to start off with; simple commands with lots of encouragement and reward for doing it right. All animals respond to positive encouragement.

Play with him gently and keep the sessions short; this is new stuff he’s learning and by keeping the sessions short you will be more flexible and patient and your puppy will not tire too quickly. You should both be enjoying these sessions.

Create acceptable and unacceptable boundaries for your animal. Again, make them simple and above all, stick to them.

Partnership between dogs and humans has existed for centuries now. People quickly learned the advantages of taking their dogs hunting, particularly with dogs used to guard livestock. Over the years however, with the advent of dog shows, breeding and training of dogs, partnership between humans and dogs have evolved considerably, the role of guide dogs today is a prime example. Humans seeking companionship and protection and dogs looking for shelter and food are surely the basis for good partnership.

We have recently added several new crate styles to Pet Auto Safety.com. Instead of a bulky plastic pet travel crate, try a folding wire pet travel crate. The Folding Wire Pet Travel E-Crate is great for dogs of all ages. It folds in seconds to an easy-to-carry suitcase size. While the Folding Wire Pet Travel E-Crate may be a bit heavy for shipping, it is very durable and the quality is well-worth the price.

The Folding Wire Pet Travel E-Crate can be used in the home or for travel. If you are traveling with your dog, your dog can ride in the car with their dog car seat belt while the crate fits nicely into your trunk or back seat without taking up too much space. Or your dog can ride in the crate while traveling. For additional safety during travel in the crate, consider using a Kennel Strap Restraint System to buckle the pet travel crate into your car.

Emma is enjoying her Birthday Present:

The Lookout Deluxe Pet Car Seat

Emma is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and it is her 1^st birthday. For her birthday, her mom and dad bought her the Lookout Deluxe Pet Car Seat. Emma’s parents purchased the Lookout Deluxe Pet Car Seat after seeing it at our booth at the Kansas City Pet Expo. Since they lived near our location in Lawrence, Kansas, I met with them and delivered the product in person. I got to meet Emma in person too! She is a very sweet and friendly little dog. Emma’s parents says she is well-behaved too - and she loves her new Lookout Deluxe Pet Car Seat.

Happy Birthday Emma!!!

Although it is not the law to have your dogs buckled up when they ride in the car, it is the law that you follow all traffic laws. If your dog distracts you and causes you to run a light, weave out of your lane, or otherwise overlook traffic laws and endanger lives, you can get a ticket and pay a hefty fine. Or worse, you could cause a car accident and cause yourself, your pets, and/or other people serious injury or death. Check out this article at 959WATD.com about a woman who swerved out of her lane because of her three unbelted dogs. She caused a car accident, hitting a van with five children in it. Thankfully, all the children were wearing their seat belts and no one was seriously injured.