Dog Car Seats? Why we do what we do! Part III

This is an article series, three of three, so be sure to read one and two first!

When I decided to embark on a new business venture many people asked, “why dog car seats?” Here is the continuation of the story.

We traveled with Minnie and Tucker often, I would say at least three times a week. Most of these trips were just around town but I soon realized the length of the trip didn’t matter. An unrestrained pet in a moving car is not only extremely distracting, it is dangerous.

Dogs are unpredictable. If we don’t take the necessary steps to restrain them in the car there is a chance your pet can either cause an accident or be injured in an accident. Even if your pup is very well trained there is still a risk that they won’t stay put for the duration of the trip.

Unrestrained dogs can become projectiles in the event of an accident. The impact of a collision sends everything in the car flying in that direction, including your precious cargo – family and pets. Your family will be strapped in, but Fido might not be that lucky.

I quickly went out an bought a dog car seat for Minnie and Tucker. It has been a lifesaver (literally!). They have become less anxious and more well behaved in the car as a result. The dog car seat gives them a familiar, safe and comfortable place in the car as well. My husband and I are also less stressed since we no longer have two maniacs running around a car traveling at 60mph.

After discovering just how dangerous an unrestrained pet in the car is, I wanted to spread awareness about the issue. This is a topic that is becoming more prevalent in conversations today but is not as well known as it should be. To be blunt; dogs have caused accidents due to distracted driving. Dogs and people have been injured and/or killed as a result. Unrestrained dogs that just happen to be in the car during an accident unrelated to distracted driving have been injured and killed as well. Car accidents happen every day – it is better to be safe than sorry.

It is important that people are educated about the importance of dog safety in the car.

Through my blog, website and social media platforms I will continue to bring fact and information-rich content as well as the best products on the market!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at info@safeandsoundhound.com.

Stay safe!