Why You Need to Use a Dog Car Barrier
There's next to nothing cuter than seeing a happy dog in a car, enjoying the day with his owner.
We all know dogs love riding in cars, after all.
However, my elation diminishes when I see a dog hanging its head out of the window, or even worse, riding unrestrained in the back of a pick-up truck.
As much as we love our dogs, many of us just aren't aware of the potential risk we take anytime we allow them to free-roam in our cars.
One option is to use a dog car barrier to keep your pets confined to the back seat or cargo area.
I want to make it clear this is NOT an ideal choice, however.
Using a dog car harness or tethered pet crate is a much safer option.
But, there are situations where using a car barrier makes sense.
And, it's most definitely a better choice than using nothing at all.
A dog car barrier will at least keep your dog from getting into the front seat.
Many people are unaware of the danger posed to pets should the front air bag activate.
Just like young children, the force of an air bag could seriously injure your pet or even kill him or her.
Keeping your dog out of the front seat is also safer for the driver.
Surveys have revealed that the majority of drivers with pets in their cars admit to being distracted by the animals.
Let's face it, they seem magnetically drawn to the front seat.
Some even like exploring the floor board around the brake and accelerator.
Obviously, this is a dangerous scenario.
I see many people driving with their pets on their laps, too.
Animals can be unpredictable, riding in cars can make them particularly so.
Their senses are on overdrive, they may spot something tantalizing outside of the window and make a sudden lurch.
If you have your dog on your lap, you are asking for trouble.
It's just not worth the risk to you, your pet, the people in your car or the other drivers on the road.
At the very least you need to have a dog car barrier to decrease the chances your pet will distract the driver.
Again, I want to emphasize the safest and bar none best practice is to restrain your pet with a dog car harness or tethered pet crate.
None of these restraint devices costs an arm and a leg.
Many states have outlawed cell phone use while driving.
Allowing a dog to crawl all over the car is no less dangerous.
It's time for a change, don't you think?
We all know dogs love riding in cars, after all.
However, my elation diminishes when I see a dog hanging its head out of the window, or even worse, riding unrestrained in the back of a pick-up truck.
As much as we love our dogs, many of us just aren't aware of the potential risk we take anytime we allow them to free-roam in our cars.
One option is to use a dog car barrier to keep your pets confined to the back seat or cargo area.
I want to make it clear this is NOT an ideal choice, however.
Using a dog car harness or tethered pet crate is a much safer option.
But, there are situations where using a car barrier makes sense.
And, it's most definitely a better choice than using nothing at all.
A dog car barrier will at least keep your dog from getting into the front seat.
Many people are unaware of the danger posed to pets should the front air bag activate.
Just like young children, the force of an air bag could seriously injure your pet or even kill him or her.
Keeping your dog out of the front seat is also safer for the driver.
Surveys have revealed that the majority of drivers with pets in their cars admit to being distracted by the animals.
Let's face it, they seem magnetically drawn to the front seat.
Some even like exploring the floor board around the brake and accelerator.
Obviously, this is a dangerous scenario.
I see many people driving with their pets on their laps, too.
Animals can be unpredictable, riding in cars can make them particularly so.
Their senses are on overdrive, they may spot something tantalizing outside of the window and make a sudden lurch.
If you have your dog on your lap, you are asking for trouble.
It's just not worth the risk to you, your pet, the people in your car or the other drivers on the road.
At the very least you need to have a dog car barrier to decrease the chances your pet will distract the driver.
Again, I want to emphasize the safest and bar none best practice is to restrain your pet with a dog car harness or tethered pet crate.
None of these restraint devices costs an arm and a leg.
Many states have outlawed cell phone use while driving.
Allowing a dog to crawl all over the car is no less dangerous.
It's time for a change, don't you think?
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