June 11th, 2009
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Ever since we were children, we have been taught to always buckle up when in the car. The same rules should apply to our pets as well. Dogs can be seriously injured in car accidents, and even quick stops or sharp turns can put Scruffy in danger. Utilizing dog-specific car seats or seat belts can keep your precious pup in place if you ever have the misfortune of being in an accident. A hard-sided plastic crate also serves as protection during accidents and keeps your dog confined in a safe place in the car. Car seats, seat belts, and crates also make sure that Scruffy stays put in the car and prevents him from serving as a distraction to the driver. Never allow your dog to sit on your lap while you are driving a vehicle! |
where can I get a seat belt type /harness for my 55 lb
Airedale to ride in back seat of Explorer? He hates to
be crated as he never was as a puppy.
Great pic of Airedale! I have an even more handsome one; Gen. Neyland & yes, I salute him each morning; get a handshake & he get’s dog cookies! He also loves to put his head out window, but I try to limit it so as not to irritate his eyes.
This is my 2nd Airedale; 1st was Int’l Champion:
Triumphs Phelaire Chivas Regal – he only drank Scotch; traveled the world with his Lt.Col. Dad & ret’d to Lake
Tahoe, CA.
Bonnie,
There are a number of different models of seatbelts. Some of the common ones are Champion and Roadie. You can purchase them online. You can also check out your local petstore to see if they have anything in stock. If you wander over to the Dogs and Travel section of the Dogster forums I believe there are some conversations there about different types of seatbelts.
Larger dogs, will use a harness, with smaller ones sitting in a car seat type of carrier…
I have the smaller ones pictured here
http://gravitygarden.com/freecd/?page_id=218
Whichever you choose, it is important to also understand that just like a small baby carrier, the doggie booster seat should be installed in the back seat. Having the unit sitting up front can be disastrous if you are involved in a front end collision and the airbag releases.
The impact and force of an airbag that has been deployed can maim or even be fatal to your little friend. So it is important to resist the temptation to place the dog booster seat up front where there is a risk of injury.