What is the safest way to have a dog ride in the car?
Dustin Bechtelar
2025-07-31 03:00:23
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The Highway Code from the UK Government states that a seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars. These are the safest and most appropriate ways to restrain your dog in the car, and it’s important to choose the restraint-type that suits you and your dog the best. A harness fits around the chest and neck, and should fit well – You should be able to get two fingers between your dog and the harness. Harnesses should also be comfortable. A harness is generally considered to be the best and safest choice of restraint. Dog guards are fitted to your vehicle between the back of the seats and the boot, which keeps your dog within the boot if you put them there, and prevents them climbing over the seats. For crate trained dogs, a dog crate can be an option for travel, although crates are large and can be unwieldy – it’s important to have enough space for one. Crates need to be secure within the car, and your dog can then sit within the crate for travel.
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