CarSafe Crash Tested Dog Safety Harness - from the makers of Halti. Crash Tested to 32Kg/70lbs, Safely Secure Dog in the Car, Comfortable and Padded Design, for Toy, Small, Medium and Large Dogs

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And unfortunately, the vast majority of car harnesses on the market simply haven’t been tested rigorously enough for our standards. Use a good quality harness, or a crate or guard, to keep your dog safe. There are many on the market so do your research first or seek advice from your vet. Always carry water Your chosen harness should be snug but not too tight, allowing them to get into a position that is most comfortable to them, whether that’s sitting, standing or lying down. You can find out more about getting the perfect fit in our how-to-measure a dog for a harness guide. Kitchen Appliances & Tools Home & Kitchen All Kitchen Appliances & Tools Coffee Makers Cookware Air Fryers Mixers Kitchen Gadgets Oral Care Wellness All Oral Care Electric Toothbrushes Toothpastes Whiteners Floss Mouthwashes Water Flossers

Over the years I've noticed that all Buttons wants to do is look out the window and observe life as it passes us by, but a sudden turn left or right and he slides off the front seat or he’s gripping for dear life so he doesn’t fall. I decided this couldn’t go on any longer, for his safety and mine I thought enough, I need to look into getting a doggy seat belt, but did they even exist I wondered?? Electronics Tech All Electronics Tvs Wifi Routers Gaming Consoles Streaming Devices Instant Cameras Handheld Gaming Consoles 3D Printers Health Wellness All Health Meal Kit Delivery Gluten-Free Meal Kit Delivery KN95 Masks N95 Masks Disposable Face Masks Air Purifiers Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents Natural Deodorants Period Underwear These types of distractions can occur if your dog simply moves around while the car is in motion, or if you pet her or give her a treat. And because taking your eyes off the road for as little as two seconds doubles your risk for having an accident, this is a serious problem, which must be avoided as much as is possible. Many people believe it’ll never happen to them, yet every year people gamble with their beloved dog’s life and every summer dogs die in hot cars.

How to keep everyone safe

of owners do not restrain their dogs with a harness whilst in the car and a quarter admitted to finding them a distraction. 10% said they had to take their hand off the wheel to restrain their doggy passengers. There's a legal obligation for dogs to travel safely and the Dogs Trust advises they are not in the front of the car. Are harnesses bad for dogs? Skin Care Wellness All Skin Care Moisturizers Mineral Sunscreens Sunscreens for Kids Sunscreens for Dark Skin Acne Teen Acne Rosacea SPF Lip Balms Under Eye Patches Start young: Pets who are used to travelling in the car from a young age are much more likely to be relaxed and comfortable during car trips. Introduce them to the car as early as you can as part of their socialisation. Start out by introducing them to the parked car and get them used to sitting in it with you, and then begin making short trips. You can then build up to longer journeys, while making sure their experiences are as positive as possible by ending the journey with something fun such as a treat, a walk or an exciting day out.

However, there are a few safety concerns surrounding car seats, and neither our experts nor CPS recommend them to pet owners. Many use the vehicle’s seat belt system to stay secure, but you should only use this system to secure your dog’s travel harness, according to Wolko. The EzyDog Drive is a premium dog car harness that’s safety tested and constructed using the highest quality materials. It does come with an expensive price tag but it’s designed to last many years and it won’t disappoint.By contrast, the rear cargo portion of most SUVs is a crumple zone, which is specifically designed to deform in the case of an accident. This makes the cargo area a very bad place to allow your dog to ride. The front seat is also problematic, as your dog is not shielded from the windshield, and airbags can often injure dogs when they deploy – especially small dogs. The Kurgo Dog Car Harness offers the best value for the money when compared against any of the alternative crash tested harnesses. It’s also available in more sizes, which allows you to achieve a better fit for your dog. Whether the seat or harness is crash-tested.Only a few car carriers and harnesses have been crash-test certified by the Center for Pet Safety. Owning a crash-tested dog harness may give you extra peace of mind. Expect these to be at the higher end of the price range.

As well as using a dog car safety harness to keep your pooch safe while they ride along with you, there are plenty of other options you may want to consider too. Dog crate or cage Preventing accidents: A loose pet could distract the driver from the road and cause an accident – they could even get in the way of the steering wheel or the brake pedal.

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Ensure the connection to your dog’s designated seat belt or car seat is super secure and cannot be easily undone by your pooch standing or laying down on it. This is to stop them from becoming a distraction to you while you’re driving. There are a few options here – either fastening your harness to a separate seatbelt clip which clips in, looping your seatbelt through the harness or clipping the harness to the fastened car seatbelt. Separate dog seatbelt

Fortunately, there are ways you can help mitigate these dangers and keep your beloved bestie safe when riding around town.Look out for the owner of the vehicle. If you’re at a shop, supermarket or event, ask the staff to make an announcement to let the owner know about their dog’s condition.