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Dogs In Cars
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The best way for a dog to enjoy life is through many experiences not unlike us. This requires getting them accustomed to traveling with us safely. That’s safe for both our companion and us. The opportune time to start is when shaping behavior in puppies, but it’s never too late.
You must start with short sessions in the car and try to relax them because it’s when they stand up that they sway and become car sick. Don’t just take them to the vet or for boarding. They will learn to hate the car. You should have something to identify with their position, such as a towel or something similar to lie upon. They should also be restrained with something; flat collar, harness or leash. The distance should be measured so the dog does not interfere with your driving safely, nor that it would come off the seat.
Three things you could prevent from happening:
- They could fly into you during an accident threatening your physical well being, or anyone else in the car.
- They could fly into windshield, dashboard, back of seat etc.
- You’re in an accident door pops open, your companion under stress darts into the street at the accident. It could lose its life there too.
These are things you can prevent. To enhance your companions’ safety and their ride with you, you can go to a large parking area and hit the brakes easily saying, “be careful” just before applying the brakes. You should also do this while making hard right and left turns. This way you can make your companion aware of an impending situation. You should be aware of your car’s equipment such as air bags. They could have the same traumatic condition as happens to children.
Another situation is the dog with his head out the window; it’s very dangerous for the eyes. The same applies for a dog in the back of a truck. They should be cross-tied where their nose cannot but just reach the edge of the truck. There are a number of laws regarding this practice.
I have seen people driving with their dog in their lap. It’s against the law and is not cute. Can you imagine crushing your companion to death against your body because of an accident or the air bag deploying? Horrible thought! Many of the same situations that apply to children also apply to our dogs. Sometimes it is necessary to remind others of these potential dangers. Do so with kindness and thoughtfulness.
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