{"id":683,"date":"2022-06-28T13:43:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T18:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/des-moines-dog-training\/?p=683"},"modified":"2024-11-28T11:24:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T17:24:33","slug":"car-safety-for-small-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/des-moines-dog-training\/car-safety-for-small-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Safety for Small Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all want our summer road trips to be cool, calm, and collected; however, sometimes our pets miss the memo! If left in the backseat unsupervised, Fido can get anything on or under the seats causing chaos and headaches. To have a more relaxed trip, check out the safest options for keeping your furry friend in their assigned seat!<\/p>\n

Kurgo Car Harness<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

$39.95 from Kurgo<\/h3>\n

Kurgo’s Tru-Fit Crash Tested Dog Harness<\/a> has over 600 five-star reviews on Petco.com! Designed with steel buckles, this harness has been crash-tested for dogs up to 75 pounds. It sports five adjustment points to keep Fido safe and secure, plus it can double as a regular harness for walking! It comes with a carabiner and 10-inch seat belt loop compatible with any car seat belt system.<\/p>\n

K&H Car Seat<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

$41.50 from Amazon<\/h3>\n

Top rated on Amazon with almost 1,500 five-star reviews, the K&H Buckle N’ Go Dog Car Seat<\/a> is the best choice to keep your furry friend safe in the car! This hammock-like car seat provides a secure restrained spot for your pet in the back seat. It takes ten seconds to install this seat by hooking the loops around your headrests! These are available in two sizes for small (21” x 13”) or large dogs (21” x 19”).<\/p>\n

Snoozer Car Seat Console<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

$44.09 from PetCo<\/h3>\n

For our furry friends who prefer to look out the window or those who like to nap during a long car ride, the Snoozer Pet Car Console Lookout is perfect! This modified dog bed can sit either on a seat or keep Fido close on top of the center console. It features a harness and strap for safety, recommended for pets under 10 pounds.<\/p>\n

BYGD Dog Booster Seat<\/h2>\n\"\"\n

$17.99 from Amazon<\/h3>\n

With over 1,700 reviews on Amazon, the BYGD Dog Booster Seat<\/a> is machine washable, completely adjustable, and extra durable! This seat is supported by removable PVC piping and a double-lined mat on the bottom to give your pet the comfiest spot in the car. It is recommended for pets under 15 pounds and has room at the bottom for either a bed or a blanket for Fido!<\/p>\n

Keeping your pet safe and secure in the car is important for their health and wellbeing. Dog harnesses are the human equivalent of seatbelts, so make sure to buckle up! For more information, check out these related articles:<\/p>\n

Help! My Dog Gets Car Sick<\/a><\/p>\n

Natural Remedies For Your Dog’s Car Sickness<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all want our summer road trips to be cool, calm, and collected; however, sometimes our pets miss the memo! If left in the backseat unsupervised, Fido can get anything on or under the seats causing chaos and headaches. To have a more relaxed trip, check out the safest options for keeping your furry friend… Read More <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":274,"featured_media":684,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29940],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-safety"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t