During the summer season there is always more travel. Vacations, weekend getaways… and of course we take our dog. There are several doubts: one of them about the regulations for the admission of pets in public and private places, and another very common one is how to travel with our pets. You must always respect the regulations that regulate the possession of them and be responsible for your actions.
More than half of the drivers live in risky situations due to not carrying the animals properly secured in the vehicles. For this reason, the DGT imposes a series of instructions and rules that must be followed to take our dog in the car in the safest way possible, and thus be able to avoid accidents and frights, however minor they may be.
When traveling with our dogs or, where appropriate, taking them from one place to another, it is It is essential to have a carrier. And when it comes to traveling with our dog, the most important thing is always to do it safely with a double anchor car harness always accompanied by a Approved seat belt for dogs.
the carrier
When choosing a carrier there are different recommendations to choose the best one. It is essential to take into account the measurements of our dog and choose a model about fifteen centimeters longer than the dog. The best ones are the rigid ones, since they will always be more protected.
Nobility – Large Dog Carrier, Portable and Breathable Dog Carrier, Pet Dog Accessories, Rigid Carrier for Dogs with Plastic Wheels, 91.5x61x66 CM, Black & Gray
Amazon Basics 2-Door Top-Load Carrier, 23-Inch
Karlie Nomad Aviation Carrier, Grey, XS
Harness
Although your dog likes the car, go calm and not move during the trip, it must be properly tied and safe, so you have to choose the safest harnesses, tested against possible shocks. Harness prevents forward displacement and if it is double hitch no load is transmitted to the driver. For prevent the pet from colliding against the seats, with consequences that would be very serious, they must have a short union system.
SlowTon Car Harness for Dogs with Seat Belt, Safety Harness for Dog, Arnes Perro, Adjustable Elastic Strap and Breathable Fabric Lining in the Vehicle
Kurgo Impact Car Harness for Dogs, Impact Proof, Safety Harness, for Seat Belt, up to 50 kg, Black, L
N/AA Explosion Proof, Shock Absorption, Comfortable Night Vision, Reflective Pet Chest Strap, Vest-Type Traction Chest Strap for Dogs,Yellow,L
Dog harnesses are secured around the pet’s chest with straps or a full fabric vest, keeping the pet stable in the event of an accident and also allowing the force of the crash to be sustained throughout the body.
The best approved seat belt for dogs will not be just a belt itself, it will be more like a harness, so that your pet remains securely fastened (or the Isofix devices). And it is recommended to measure the length of the seat belt beforehand if the harness is to be attached to it.
Collision-Proof Safety Harness, Certified up to 32 kg, Safe fastening for the Dog in the Car, comfortable and Padded design, for Extra-small, small, medium and Large Dogs.
EzyDog Drive Dog Car Harness Seat Belt for Dogs Multifunction Adjustable Travel Vest Harness (L, Black)
The best cages are made of steel or aluminum
The other alternative to the carrier is a cage, and if it is accompanied by a mattress, much better, more comfortable for our furry. When a dog It is large, it is recommended that it go in the trunk in its corresponding carrier or better, wider cage.
A good idea is to leave them within their reach as a second resting option, after their bed or house, so they see the cage as a familiar space for them and not as something negative. Aluminum and steel models are the most resistant
ALL FOR PAWS Aluminum Car Transport Cage 3500 g
EUGAD Aluminum Carrier for Dogs Cats Pets Cage Pet Travel Transport Trapezoidal 1 Door 80 x 65 x 65 cm Black 0007LL
TRESKO Dog Carrier with 2 Doors | Metal Transport Cage for Pets | Folding Box with Removable Tray (L – 91 x 58 x 64 cm)
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