Travelling With Your Dog

It's a certain bet that you're either a 'dog' person or a 'cat' person; if you're a dog person and you have a dog, then you love to take it everywhere you go. However did you know if you're travelling in a car together with your pet pooch, then they are at just as much risk in an accident as you are? If you aren抰 too alarmed about that, then think about this: a dog roaming around loose in a car can trigger an accident if the driver is distracted, or if their driving is impeded. If Bingo wants a pat and you're negotiating a tricky junction, or you decide a tummy rub is necessary at the next set of lights, then you could create an accident, or fail to get out of one. Bingo, like a child, should be strapped safely in a seat.

A dog harness is vital if you want to avoid an accident, and injury to either yourself or your dog. Think of it as a dog safety belt, which will (in the unlucky event of an accident) stop your beloved canine from being thrown around the vehicle and getting hurt ?or hurting you. Any loose article in a car can turn into a projectile and again, if you don't care too much if Bingo is hurt, then consider the truth that you could be.

A dog travel harness is obtainable in different sizes, and it is important that you choose the right one in order for it to fit properly. If it is overly loose, the dog may slip through in an impact ?too tight and it could cause injury and defeat the purpose for which it was intended. Moreover, you don't want a harness that will chafe when the vehicle is in motion. This could cause friction burns and blisters. Padding in the right places, and the right kind of padding, is important. It's worth spending a little extra on a harness that will fit properly and be snug (but not too much so) and offer safety even while simply driving from point A to point B.

The last detail worth noting is that the harness should have a swivel fitting so that the dog can either sit up or lie down in the car. A good quality harness will permit the dog to turn around and not become entangled, or cause the belt to shorten. Positioned correctly, a harness will also mean your windows stay clean ?no more doggy drool coating the insides of your car! Dog travel safety should be one of the things you consider when you buy a puppy. For many reasons, a dog harness is a vital piece of equipment in the car of any dog owner.