Driving Doggie Danger: Tips for Safer Pet Travel from Preston Motors Mazda Eastern Shore Dealership

If you are like many drivers, you like taking your best pal out on the road with you for short errand trips or long distance travel. When you travel with your dog, it is just as important to focus on his safety as it is to focus on yours. For years and years drivers have been seen allowing their dogs to hang their head out of the window to catch the breeze or to even ride in the back of a pickup truck untethered. The experts at Preston’s Eastern Shore Mazda dealership have seen what can happen to vehicles with roaming pets and have some advice if you tend to drive around with your pooch.

Safety First

Even if you get a kick out of watching Fido’s face in the wind, it is just not safe to allow your dog to hang his head out of a moving vehicle. Flying debris can seriously injure your pet. Additionally, there is a risk of decapitation in the event an oncoming vehicle or other object just gets too close. Dogs can also jump out of a window while you are moving which can be deadly in heavy traffic.

Harness Them In

Just as you wear a seat belt built for humans, dogs should wear the proper harness restraint that works with your Mazda’s seat belt system. Harnesses will keep the dog safe in the event of a crash and will prevent them from roaming around the vehicle which can cause you to crash. It is just as distracting to operate a vehicle with a puppy dog on your lap as it is to send text messages from behind the wheel.

There are many protective items you can install in your Maryland Mazda to keep your pal safe. Stop by our dealership with any questions so we can ensure you and your pet stay safe at all times.

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