Driving with Fido

Dogs – a four legged creature who always seem to capture the human heart. Some scientists think our friendship with dogs could go as far back as 40,000 years. They have continued to grow alongside humanity from helping us hunt mammoths to chasing after sticks in the yard. We’ve loved them all along the way.

Having a dog is also good for your health as recent studies have confirmed. Dogs help to lower blood pressure and can even help with anxiety levels, not to mention, they can make car trips better too. But driving with Fido can also put his life at risk.

Dogs should be restrained to avoid interfering with the driver and to prevent injury in the event of a collision. People sometimes have a hard time grasping the thought of buckling their over sized dog, be it a Great Dane or a Labrador into a car, but trust us, it’ll save your life and your pet’s life too.

In a collision, an unrestrained animal becomes a projectile with the potential to cause enormous harm. The magnitude of the force is a straightforward calculation based on weight, speed and the distance it takes to stop. In a typical 30 mile-an-hour head-on crash, a 50-pound dog flies forward with an impact force of 1,500 pounds.

Not to worry though, we have just the thing to put your mind at ease. The Center for Pet Safety organization works hard to research pet safety and educate pet owners on how best to keep their pets safe. Click here for their pet-travel tips and other important safety resources.

The Center for Pet Safety is a non-profit organization that relies on consumer donations, grants and sponsorships to further their efforts on behalf of pet owners. Get involved by clicking here and making a donation today.

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