Pet Auto Safety

“My dog doesn’t need a dog car harness. He’s good in the car.”
I think it’s great that the dog is good in the car and doesn’t distract the driver. But what about the dog’s safety?

Remember several years ago when there was no law requiring people and children to wear seat belts? Remember how much resistance there was when the law first came into effect? Now it is commonly practiced by most people without question. Do you think that what meets resistance today about common sense safety for your pet will someday be law?

“My dog won’t tolerate a dog car harness.”
If your dog has never worn a dog car harness, he probably will resist it. But like anything else new, you can work with your dog to teach him that wearing a dog car harness is not such a bad. If you had to teach your dog to walk on a leash, for example, you have already had experience in getting your dog used to something restrictive. Check out our blog, Tips to Keep Your Dog from Chewing on His Dog Car Harness. These tips also apply to help your dog get used to ‘wearing’ their dog car harness.

If you don’t have the time to teach your dog to get used to the dog car harness, or if you just aren’t having any luck in teaching them, there are other alternatives to a dog car harness. Consider putting them in a crate and strapping the crate into the car with Kennel Straps. Or put up a metal barrier to keep them from flying forward out the windshield in the event of a car accident. A metal barrier may not be as safe as a dog car harness, but it is better than using nothing at all to protect your dog. Have you heard of a Pet Tube? We don’t carry it, but it is a product worth considering. The Pet Tube is a large ventilated nylon tube which fits into the back seat of a car. Your dog is confined to the tube yet has the ability to move around and visit window to window.

“I can’t afford it.”
A dog car harness starts at about $20.00. Isn’t $20.00 worth the life of your pet?

Please, consider using a dog car harness. We don’t care if you buy a dog car harness from us or someone else. We just want your dog to be as safe as your children.

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