Some dogs like riding in the car so much that they know how to spell “ride”! Traveling with your dog safely requires a few precautions. Here’s how you can take Fido for an R-I-D-E while keeping both the passengers and the dog safe in the vehicle:
Don’t let the dog roam freely. Dogs who can roam around the car are a distraction to the driver. If you get into a car accident, have to slam on your brakes, or corner sharply, the dog can get thrown around and injured.
Put your dog in the backseat. Just like children, the backseat is the safest place for your dog because of the front airbags. Dogs are less distracting to the driver when they travel in the backseat, too.
Secure pets with a crate or safety latch. Use a crate to keep your dog securely in place, or purchase a pet safety latch designed to work like a seatbelt for dogs.
Don’t leave dogs in the car alone. When it’s warm outside, the inside of a car heats up quickly. Dogs quickly become overheated in a car even if the temperature feels comfortable outside.
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Comfortable on Road Trips
If you’re going for a lengthy ride, bring along a leash so you can stop frequently and take the dog for a walk. Even if your dog doesn’t normally need a leash, you will want to use one while traveling. Traffic and new sights or sounds can spook a dog and the last thing you want is for your dog to run away while you’re parked at a rest stop.
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