Dogs traveling in cars especially for vacations is a growing trend. Safety is the utmost importance when driving so how do you keep your dog safe in case of an accident or sudden stop!
Dog seat belts and harnesses are a growing industry. About 89% of pets traveling in cars last year were not properly secured according to christina selter, founder of advocacy group bark buckle up. Because in an accident both people and pets are at risk.
Sales of dog travel products are rising. Take a brand such as Kurgo, it just hit $5 million in sales which has doubled annually since 2007. Automakers such as toyota and volvo report growing sales for its cargo barrier and harnesses sold via dealers.
Some states are creating legislation pushing for tighter regulation specific to pets traveling inside cars. Hawaii bars drivers from holding animals in their lap or letting them close enough to interfere with the driver.
Tags: dog seat belt
