Dogs Riding in Cars Should Have Corresponding Safety Measures

If an owner drives with their dog, besides worrying about whether the dog will get car sick, more attention should be paid to traffic safety. After all, dogs are different from us; they don’t understand that throwing tantrums or acting out while the owner is driving will cause serious consequences. Therefore, when driving with a dog, the owner must pay attention to related safety issues.

Recently, a chain collision accident was caused by a restless dog during a car ride. During the Qingming holiday, Mr. Yang and his family went on a trip by car. Not wanting to leave his beloved dog alone at home, Mr. Yang took his dog along. The dog behaved well throughout the journey. On the evening of the 7th at 8 PM, after finishing the trip, Mr. Yang’s family drove home. Just as the car entered the Dǎléizǔi Tunnel in Jiulongpo district, the dog sitting in the front passenger seat suddenly became restless.

After a bout of frantic movement, the dog jumped onto the steering wheel, instantly throwing Mr. Yang into confusion. In a daze, Mr. Yang pressed the accelerator, and with a "bang," hit the car in front. Due to the strong impact, the car hit another vehicle, causing a three-car chain collision traffic accident.

This shows how important it is to properly arrange for dogs to ride in cars. Nowadays, many citizens take their beloved dogs on trips. But dogs are restless creatures and easily cause problems during car rides. How to take dogs in cars? Some related precautions must be followed.

For restless dogs, before each car ride, place some tasty snacks and clean drinking water in the car, or put their favorite toy on the car seat. This can distract the dog’s attention, focusing their energy on the toy, leaving no time to act spoiled or make noise with the owner.

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For safety, it is best to bring a dog crate. This also has another advantage: in a high-speed car, if there is a sudden brake, a dog will crash into the car body like a projectile, which is very dangerous. But by putting the dog in a crate, this problem can be better solved. Meanwhile, the crate can ensure the dog does not interfere with the owner while driving, avoiding danger.

Window tinting can also prevent the dog from becoming restless. For cars without tinted windows, direct sunlight will make the dog uneasy, and summer solar radiation can quickly raise the interior temperature, which is bad for the dog's health and driving safety. Therefore, applying a sunshade film on the windows is very necessary.

If the dog is usually restless when riding in the car, training must be done. First, to help the dog stay relaxed and calm while riding, it should be trained from a young age. Simply put, let the dog get used to the feeling of sitting in a car early on, gradually accepting it. Of course, if the dog is afraid of riding in a car, its emotions should be first relaxed before starting training once it is stable.

Secondly, if the dog is afraid of car rides, the owner should encourage it carefully. To make the dog more relaxed, prepare a professional transport cage and place the dog inside. Generally, a stable and sturdy crate makes the dog feel safer during rides. Another point to note is that after the dog gets in the car, don't hurry to start the engine. Let the dog first become familiar with the crate environment, and only start driving after it seems less nervous. This can better avoid the dog being overly panicked.