Dog Outfits and Clothing Are Fun but Dog Car Safety Comes First

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Dog Outfits and Clothing Are Fun but Dog Car Safety Comes First

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Now that you have spiffed up your dog with a new sweater, collar, or jacket, you’re ready to take him out to the local dog park or walking trail and show off his new duds. But, before you load him into your car or pickup, please take a few moments and review a few suggested safety tips for dogs riding in vehicles. Taking your little friend on a road trip needs a little more consideration than just loading him in to the family car and driving away, particularly for longer distances. So, before heading out with Rover in the Land Rover, here are a couple of suggestions for canine car safety.

The first safety tip suggestion is to never leave your furry friend by itself in the vehicle any time it’s hot outside. Cars and trucks have the capacity to rapidly heat up inside, essentially turning into a greenhouse, which could cause irreparable damage or death for dogs, in only moments. Dogs don’t have similar cooling system as humans and within a very short period of time bad things can occur. If you know you'll be stopping, make sure someone stays in the vehicle with your dog. It’s just not worth the risk to run into the store for “just a minute” while your little buddy is in the car. Moreover, you don’t want to entice pet thieves by leaving your dog alone in the car. One other auto heat aspect to consider is to make certain your four-legged friend is receiving enough air movement or air conditioning when you are traveling in a vehicle. Make sure you open a window or perhaps set the air-conditioner lower to make certain he doesn’t get too hot, and to avoid dehydration.

The second suggestion is to minimize travel trauma by starting with small trips. Start with taking limited trips which end in fun for your canine friend, including going to the dog park or a new spot to walk. This will let him associate the auto with enjoyable moments, and not just a distressing event. Make use of the quick trips to get your dog used to whatever vehicle pet restraining product you’ve chosen. This will also let you work out the kinks in the whole process while keeping your dog’s stress level down to a minimum.

Thirdly, flapping in the breeze can be hazardous to your dog’s health. Sure, it’s a lot of fun to watch your dog stick his or her head out your car window and allow the wind to run loose across his or her ears and gums. But this is a significant safety risk for your dog. Dirt, gravel, bugs, and other highway debris can easily fly up to their face resulting in critical injury or damage to the eyes. Also, if your dog can get his head out the window, he could also get his entire body out. And, letting him ride at the rear of a truck is really a bad idea, if not illegal in many states.

The last suggestion is perhaps the most important. You and your dog should be buckled up any time you’re traveling in a vehicle. A dog should always be secured in the car using one of three methods, in order of preference – crate, restraining harness, and mesh pet barrier. All of these methods make sure your dog is secured correctly. It is very important to verify the installation of these systems is done properly so that it is strong enough to hold up in a sudden impact or stop. Whenever a dog is free to roam the inside of a vehicle, and an unanticipated stop or car accident takes place, your dog converts to a dog rocket. There aren't any benefits to having your dog hurtling through the air during an automobile emergency, both for your dog as well as the driver. The driver may lose control of the vehicle, and the dog may end up greatly hurt. Additionally, although it’s fun, it’s not recommended to have your dog riding shotgun in the front seat of the vehicle. In the case of a car accident, a launched airbag, great for human beings, will be a serious threat for your family dog. Airbags are not really created to adjust to the height of a dog.

Next time you take the family dog out and about, think about implementing these simple safety suggestions. These tips could truly be life saving for your furry friend and your family.

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