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Dog Travel: Safety First!
It’s a sure-fire bet that you’re either a ‘dog’ person or a ‘cat’ person; if you’re a dog person and you own a dog, then you love to take it everywhere you go. However did you know if you’re travelling in a car with your pet pooch, then they are at just as much risk in an accident as you are? If you aren’t too worried about that, then think about this: A dog wandering around at liberty in a car can cause an accident if the driver is distracted, or if their driving is impeded. If Bingo wants a pat and you’re negotiating a tricky intersection, or you decide a tummy rub is needed at the next set of lights, then you may well cause an accident, or fail to get out of one. Fido, like a infant, ought to be strapped safely in a seat.
A dog harness is crucial if you want to prevent an accident, and injury to either yourself or your dog. Think of it as a dog safety belt, which could (in the disastrous event of an accident) prevent your beloved canine from being thrown around the vehicle and becoming hurt – or hurting you. Any loose item in a car can turn into a projectile and again, if you don’t care too much if Bingo is hurt, then consider the fact that you may well be.
