09/06/2024
If you're dealing with a dog that tends to run off, feels scared, or is unfamiliar to you during transport, here's a very useful tip: secure the leash handle by closing it in your car door. This allows you to grab it before opening the door, preventing the dog from jumping out and keeping it from moving excessively in the car.
Some points to consider:
1) Ideally, transport should be done using an impact-resistant crate.
2) Seat belts and tethers, when paired with harnesses, are also effective.
However, many people might not have these items due to cost or availability, so securing the leash in the door can be a simple and effective alternative.
Further clarification:
This advice isn't solely for dog owners. While it's important for owners to have proper safety equipment, many individuals transport dogs for various reasons and might not have this gear available. People often come across stray dogs and need to transport them, or volunteers transport dogs for rescue organizations and might not have control over what equipment is provided. Foster caregivers might be given supplies that don't include seat belts, tethers, or harnesses, and some people may have multiple dogs and not enough crates.
This tip is for those who lack other safety measures. If you do have the proper equipment, that's fantastic. But if this advice can help prevent even one dog from being hit by a car, it's worth sharing.
NEVER LEAVE A TETHERED DOG UNSUPERVISED
