Pet Auto Safety

Seat Belts and Car Seats for Dogs

Does your dog love to travel in the car with you? You and your family wear

seat belts

when riding in the car. Does your pet? If you have not considered it,

here are eight important reasons why your dog should wear a pet auto
seat belt:

1. The dog won't be able to distract the person driving the car. Distractions
an be very dangerous to the driver. Some dogs are naturally well-behaved
in the vehicle but many dogs have to be trained car-riding decorum.
Why not train them in thepet auto seat belt instead?

2. Sudden unexpected stops won't cause the dog to fly forward into the dash,
the back
seat,
or onto the floor. Dog's noses are very sensitive. Hitting their nose on the dash or back
of the seat can be a very painful experience.

3. The dog won't be able to put their head out the window. Did you know that even a tiny spec
of flying debris can do serious damage to the dog's eye or nose? Many dogs love to put their
heads out the window, but it can be an equally pleasant experience if they are sitting in a pet
auto seat belt by an open window. They won't be able to put their heads out, but they can
still get a whiff of the multiple odors zipping by.

4. Not only will the dog not be able to put their head out the window, they won't be
able to get their body out either. Dogs are instinctive creatures and if something catches
their attention, such as another dog, a squirrel, or other animal, they may go after it
without a thought. Perhaps your dog is too smart to do this, but why take the chance?

5. Many dogs will run or even bite if frightened. What if you and your pet happen to be
in a serous auto accident? Your dog is going to be terrified. If there is a means of
escape, the dog may get out of the car and run. And where are they most likely to
run? It would be a terrible thing to survive an auto accident only to get hit by a car
. Even if there is no way for the dog to escape, they may need medical attention.
An injured dog may react defensively by tying to bite someone who is actually trying
to help them. A dog that is already restrained however, is easier to muzzle and
therefore, easier to attend to.

6. Did you know that some pet restraints are required for dogs traveling in the car
in the state of California? This type of law may soon be required in other states as
well. Get ahead by purchasing a pet auto seat belt now. If you wait until your state
passes such a law, there will be businesses that will take advantage of the
requirement and raise the prices on their products.

7. A pet auto seat belt can actually be quite comfortable once the dog gets used
to it. Dogs can have a difficult time lying down in a seat because of the turning,
speeding up, slowing down, and stopping movements of the car. Many dogs can
brace themselves better by standing or sitting. With a pet auto seat belt, a dog
can stand, sit, or lay down comfortably and not have to worry about bracing
themselves against car maneuvers.

8. Last but not least, a pet auto safety belt shows you to be a responsible and
caring pet owner as well as a responsible driver. Friends and strangers will be
impressed with your thoughtfulness and foresight. They in turn, may consider
getting a pet auto seat belt for their own dog. You can be indirectly responsible
for saving another dog's life.

As you can see, all eight reasons are excellent reasons for your dog to wear a
pet auto safety belt. Any argument against it are easily outweighed by the
examples above. So do what is safe, what is best for you and your pet, and
in some states, what is required by law. You and your dog will be all the
happier for it.