{"id":6715,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","slug":"what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the safest way for dogs to travel in a car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car\/#What_is_the_safest_way_for_dogs_to_travel_in_a_car\" title=\"What is the safest way for dogs to travel in a car?\">What is the safest way for dogs to travel in a car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car\/#How_do_you_travel_long_distance_with_a_dog_in_a_car\" title=\"How do you travel long distance with a dog in a car?\">How do you travel long distance with a dog in a car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car\/#Where_should_a_dog_sit_in_the_car\" title=\"Where should a dog sit in the car?\">Where should a dog sit in the car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-safest-way-for-dogs-to-travel-in-a-car\/#How_do_you_transport_a_dog_in_a_car\" title=\"How do you transport a dog in a car?\">How do you transport a dog in a car?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_way_for_dogs_to_travel_in_a_car\"><\/span>What is the safest way for dogs to travel in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Probably the easiest way to secure a dog in a car is <b>with a divider between the back seat and the load area of a wagon or SUV. Just load the dog into the back of the car, and it&#8217;s contained in a safe area, away from the human occupants.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_travel_long_distance_with_a_dog_in_a_car\"><\/span>How do you travel long distance with a dog in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safest way for your pet to travel is <b>in a carrier that has been strapped to the seat with a seatbelt or other anchor. Make sure the carrier is large enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down. You can also use a pet seatbelt, but these have not been proven to protect animals during a car crash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_dog_sit_in_the_car\"><\/span>Where should a dog sit in the car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The safest way for a dog to ride in the car is secured in a crate or with a dog seat belt and harness combination. No matter the method you use, your dog shouldn&#8217;t sit in the front seat under any circumstances  <b>securing them in the cargo area or back seat behind a front seat is safer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_transport_a_dog_in_a_car\"><\/span>How do you transport a dog in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How should you transport your dog in the car?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Crate. Crating your dog will help keep them safe and secure while travelling in the car.  <\/li>\n<li>Travel harness. Pet-friendly harnesses come in a variety of sizes and are available from most pet shops.  <\/li>\n<li>Carrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Boot Gate.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the safest way for dogs to travel in a car?How do you travel long distance with a dog in a car?Where should a dog sit in the car?How do you transport a dog in a car? What is the safest way for dogs to travel in a car? 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