As pet travel comes more and more common, it is important that all owners take into account car safety for their travelling pet companions. So as part of Canine Shop's raising awareness of dogs travelling safely in cars we bring you stats and a video to try convince you why -
Travelling dogs - restraints in the car
60% of motorists believe that dogs should be restrained in cars,
according to GEM Motoring Assist (a breakdown and recovery specialist).
But the truth is, 80% of dog owners who do travel with their pets
(according to AAA survey) don't restrain their dog in anyway in the
vehicle.
When a simple small box of tissues, which many of us still keep on the back dash of our cars, can become the weighted equivalent of a brick when it comes hurtling forward in the event of an emergency break, imagine what kind of harm an unrestrained dog would do, to you, your family, and to the dog him/herself?
Below is a video example of just what kind of damage an unrestrained dog can do as it goes through the car's front windscreen.
When a simple small box of tissues, which many of us still keep on the back dash of our cars, can become the weighted equivalent of a brick when it comes hurtling forward in the event of an emergency break, imagine what kind of harm an unrestrained dog would do, to you, your family, and to the dog him/herself?
Below is a video example of just what kind of damage an unrestrained dog can do as it goes through the car's front windscreen.
Canine Shop recommends the Clix Car Safe Harness, and here is a video offering why:
How can I stop my anxious springer licking my windows all the way to his walk at the forest?? He's enclosed in the boot of an estate car with dog guard up but still obviously knows where he's going and is very excited!
ReplyDeleteIf it's anxiety and not because he/she likes the taste of the windows hence the licking, then perhaps you may want to consider a safety harness or better, which will secure your dog so that they feel safe and learn not to be scared or need to be anxious in the car. When placing a dog in the boot, despite the guard, this doesn't stop your dog from moving uncontrollably in the boot as you turn and break throughout the journey.
ReplyDeleteThere is quite a few car safety equipment out there to deal with this -
http://canineshop.blogspot.com/2011/11/dog-ideas.html
Clix Car Safe Harness which can be clipped into a seat belt. http://www.canineshop.co.uk/clix-car-safe-large-dog-harness-75-95cm-girth.html
The Kurgo Zip line, which is basically a line which can be tightened across the boot or back seats, and you clip the dog onto it with a leash. The leash acts like a human seat belt & it stops your dog from moving forward. Unfortunately Canine Shop currently doesn't sell these but Kurgo's own website & Amazon sell these.
The Thundershirt - used to calm over hyper/anxious dogs. These shirts are more for general use & not just use in the car. Read more about them here -
If your dog is licking the windows due to liking the taste then there are suggestions from cleaning the car windows with vinegar, deep heat, pepper spray, anything horrible tasting to stop the dog from further licking the windows.
Hope this helps.