car safety

jang · 10-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Do any of you use a seat belt product for car travel for your gsd!

mwiacek10 · 10-05-2011, 02:46 PM

No, but I've thought about it. Recently had a toddler run right into the road in front of my truck. For a split second I thought, hit the kid or let my dog fall off the front seat. I obviously slammed on my breaks sending Gunny off the front seat. I wasn't pleased and sure couldn't say much to the poor woman who saw her son's life flash before her eyes.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 10-05-2011, 03:02 PM

Yup, and just had an accident in my area last week where the driver was fine but his UNrestrained dog was killled in the impact.

Crate or belt, if you would restrain a human you love in your car, you should do the same with your pets.

I like the Champion dog belt, the cheaper ones at the petstores won't usually hold your dog.

Canine Auto - Canine Auto

Champion Canine Seat Belt System

**jocoyn** · 10-05-2011, 03:04 PM

I always crate. Crate is held down with ratcheting tie downs to anchor points.

mwiacek10 · 10-05-2011, 03:11 PM

Thanks MRL! I'll look into those. I stopped crating him in the back of the SUV during the summer. It just gets way to hot and the air flow isn't all that great.

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 10-05-2011, 03:18 PM

I also use the Champion brand- at least for the restraint strap. I bought the harness at Petsmart, I can't remember what brand, but it's very solid.

jang · 10-05-2011, 03:29 PM

I just talked with my daughter and she says Ruff rider is also a good product--it looks like it is more secure than the Champion-though the Champion is less expensive--Thanks for your feedback--we're driving up to nc in 2 weeks--think I'll make a decision and get something ordered soon.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 10-05-2011, 03:36 PM

The Ruff Rider is a good safe harness. I just found it harder to put on when I was in a rush...

Courtney · 10-05-2011, 03:37 PM

I use Champion as well.

Scarlettsmom · 10-05-2011, 03:44 PM

I have a Kurgo zip line system for teh back of my minivan. It's GREAT! I can use it in all 3 cars, so Scarlett is never unrestrained. I did a piece for NBC news in Colorado Springs about restraining pets. I am usually horrified to see people's pets loose in cars. Maybe it's time for me to brush off that piece and submit it again. I seriously don't think people realize that the pet is a missle in an accident. Pet's are killed or seriously injured and a person being hit by a 50 lb dog will also be seriously injured or killed. Another horrifying scene is when there is a minor fender bender and a well meaning samaritan opens a car door and the dog escapes into traffic (because they are panicked). I have witnessed that happen more than once. By all means NEVER TAKE YOUR DOG IN A VEHICLE UNRESTRAINED!!

**Thank you for your attention during this important publice sevice announcement**

10-05-2011, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jang Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: titusville, fl Posts: 363	car safety Do any of you use a seat belt product for car travel for your gsd! __________________ Sibi- Zoe

10-05-2011, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
mwiacek10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grosse Ile, MI Posts: 280	No, but I've thought about it. Recently had a toddler run right into the road in front of my truck. For a split second I thought, hit the kid or let my dog fall off the front seat. I obviously slammed on my breaks sending Gunny off the front seat. I wasn't pleased and sure couldn't say much to the poor woman who saw her son's life flash before her eyes. __________________ Michele Gunny Sgt von Wind Dancer CGC (12/23/09) Lana - Siamese (12/26/06) Twister - TB Mare (4/14/06)

10-05-2011, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,200	Yup, and just had an accident in my area last week where the driver was fine but his UNrestrained dog was killled in the impact. Crate or belt, if you would restrain a human you love in your car, you should do the same with your pets. I like the Champion dog belt, the cheaper ones at the petstores won't usually hold your dog. Canine Auto - Canine Auto Champion Canine Seat Belt System __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

10-05-2011, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,036	I always crate. Crate is held down with ratcheting tie downs to anchor points. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-05-2011, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
mwiacek10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grosse Ile, MI Posts: 280	Thanks MRL! I'll look into those. I stopped crating him in the back of the SUV during the summer. It just gets way to hot and the air flow isn't all that great. __________________ Michele Gunny Sgt von Wind Dancer CGC (12/23/09) Lana - Siamese (12/26/06) Twister - TB Mare (4/14/06)

10-05-2011, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,246	I also use the Champion brand- at least for the restraint strap. I bought the harness at Petsmart, I can't remember what brand, but it's very solid. __________________ Mikko GM, RM, AAD, ASA, SJ, SS, EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO, NAJ, CGC - 6 year old GSD

10-05-2011, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
jang Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: titusville, fl Posts: 363	I just talked with my daughter and she says Ruff rider is also a good product--it looks like it is more secure than the Champion-though the Champion is less expensive--Thanks for your feedback--we're driving up to nc in 2 weeks--think I'll make a decision and get something ordered soon. __________________ Sibi- Zoe

10-05-2011, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,200	The Ruff Rider is a good safe harness. I just found it harder to put on when I was in a rush... __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

10-05-2011, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Courtney Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,907	I use Champion as well.

10-05-2011, 03:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scarlettsmom Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	I have a Kurgo zip line system for teh back of my minivan. It's GREAT! I can use it in all 3 cars, so Scarlett is never unrestrained. I did a piece for NBC news in Colorado Springs about restraining pets. I am usually horrified to see people's pets loose in cars. Maybe it's time for me to brush off that piece and submit it again. I seriously don't think people realize that the pet is a missle in an accident. Pet's are killed or seriously injured and a person being hit by a 50 lb dog will also be seriously injured or killed. Another horrifying scene is when there is a minor fender bender and a well meaning samaritan opens a car door and the dog escapes into traffic (because they are panicked). I have witnessed that happen more than once. By all means NEVER TAKE YOUR DOG IN A VEHICLE UNRESTRAINED!! Thank you for your attention during this important publice sevice announcement __________________ Scarlett WGSD 2/07 CGC TDI Paige Husky/GSD mix 2/95-12/08 In a life and death situation, do something. . .. It may be wrong, but do something!

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