If you’re planning a road trip over the Labor Day holiday and taking your dog with you..make sure you have a seat belt or carrier for them. According to a new AAA survey, while 87% of Georgia dog owners believe restraints are important, more than one in four still allow their dogs to ride unrestrained. Some of the top reasons drivers cited for no restraint are: 41% – So they can stick their head out the window 41% – I don’t own a proper restraint for the dog 17% – I feel bad for them if they ride in a crate Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group points out that in a sudden stop or crash, an unrestrained dog can be thrown across the vehicle, seriously injured, or even ejected. So securing your dog before every trip is one of the simplest ways to protect your furbaby family member. But the danger is not limited to a crash. Dogs that move freely around in a vehicle can create distractions that pull a driver’s attention from the road long before an emergency occurs. Georgia pet owners report behaviors such as barking, seeking attention, moving between seats, and jumping into the front seat. Nearly half (48%) of Georgia dog owners say their dog’s behavior has affected their driving, such as taking their eyes off the road or a hand off the steering wheel to braking or swerving suddenly or missing a traffic signal. There are all different types of doggie “seatbelts” that will allow you and your dog to stay safe and still enjoy “going bye bye in the car.” And…
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