Keep Car Rides Safe and Fun With May comes warm weather and fun, outdoor activities. Many families are going to be taking their dogs along on family excursions. This is great news, and getting dogs out and about is great for socialization, exercise, and overall wellbeing. Travelling in the car to fun places also makes it a lot easier to get Fido in the car when it’s time to visit the veterinarian. Remember, if dogs only go to negative places, the car can quickly become scary to them. The car can also become a scary place when the proper safety precautions are not followed. Generally, there are two safe ways to transport a dog: in a crate or in a harness hooked to a seatbelt. Each method has its own merits. Whichever method you choose will be far safer than allowing your dog to roam free within the car. Loose dogs can interfere with the driver, creating unsafe situations that may lead to a crash. In the event of a crash, the dog becomes a projectile. This puts everyone, especially the dog, at risk. Wire or mesh barriers that keep dogs in the back of the car protect the driver and other passe ...

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