Having a dog involves much more than we perhaps imagined before adopting. Although it is a responsibility that can overwhelm us in some moments, it is also one of the most unconditional and loyal loves we can receive, and in return they only ask us for some care
In addition to his diet, your hygiene and your health, when we adopt a dog we must take responsibility for its safety at all times, even if we take it by car. That is why we are going to tell you what the experts say about it and the regulations of the DGT about one of the accessories that you will have heard more about: the separating net.
What do I need to travel by car with my dog?
It is important have our dog registered to avoid fines and always carry the documentation of our furry one (the updated official health card and stamped by a collegiate veterinarian) when we go out with our pet by car or during the walk.
If we travel by car through the European Union, we will also need our pet to have a Pet Passport and to comply with two more regulations: to be vaccinated against rabies and for the pet to be identified with a legible microchip or tattoo, as we explain from the government of Spain.
Use a spacer net to take my dog in the car
We already told you that for traveling by car according to the DGT, We must carry a separator that prevents our pet from distracting us or causing discomfort that could cause an accidentand also, we should never travel with our pet loose in the car.
They explain to us in the DGT that the choice of one or another formula to take our dog “depends on the size and type of the animal.” There are several fastening systems such as harnesses with one or two anchors, carriers for the floor or boot, and rigid racks for the boot.
The separating net will avoid distractions for the driver, but it is necessary to use it with a suction system, because the net alone will not hold our pet in the event of an impact. It is used whether we carry our dog in the trunk or in the back of the car.
For example, this Amazon model, which costs €49.97is to carry our pet in the trunk and this, with a price of 44 eurosIt is for the rear seats.
Heldenwerk Universal dog car trunk grille – Car partition for dogs when transporting dogs – Dog car grille, Dog car barrier
Kurgo, Safety Net for Dogs in Cars and SUVs, Protective Mesh for Car, Easy Installation, Black
We can also try a grid or separating fabric, this has a price of €14.98although they are less resistant.
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A harness to take my dog in the car
Traffic regulations explain that “animals must be securely fastened to the vehicle to prevent them from interfering with driving.” Beyond the safety of the rest of the members of the car, the restraint of our dog has to do with his own safety. As explained by the DGT “a loose dog multiplies the dangers since it would be fired and could injure itself or the rest of the passengers, so In addition to the separator, it is advisable to use retention systems for pets..”
The DGT points out that “more than half of the drivers live in risky situations due to not carrying the animals properly secured in the vehicles”. Thus, in addition to the separating net, we will use a harness to hold him inside the car. For this, we will have to take the measurements to our dog in order to adapt as much as possible to your body. Once the measurements are taken, we will choose the one that best suits.
Pepa, editor of Trendencias and Dobby’s mom, has it clear. “I chose one with double hitch for more securityand I use that same harness to walk him because the chest strap is very comfortable, especially when Dobby is more nervous and pulls more.”
Dobby weighs 60 pounds, so the harness should be comfortable even when the dog pulls harder. “It is padded and soft, it prevents it from getting stuck and rubbing. Plus the rear hitch is great for a quiet ride.”
This double hook harness costs €21.99 on Amazon (for large dogs) and it is perfect for all kinds of sizes because it has different sizes.
rabbitgoo Dog Harness Large Medium Small Anti-Pull Chest Harness Dogs Car with Reflective Lines Comfortable Breathable Adjustable Padded Vest for Training Running Large Size Black
Amazon’s best seller, with more than 18,000 reviews on the marketplace, is this harness that combines a piece of breathable mesh for the chest that avoids the neck (dangerous in the event of an accident) and that can be hooked both in the back seat and in the trunk. It has a price of €15.49.
SlowTon Car Harness for Dogs with Seat Belt, Safety Harness for Dog, Arnes Perro, Adjustable Elastic Strap and Breathable Fabric Lining in the Vehicle
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