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The answer
to this question is a definite "no." Allowing a dog to
ride unrestrained in a vehicle is a danger not only to
the pet, but also to all passengers in the car. If
there's an accident, an unrestrained dog will often act
as a projectile, flying into the back of a seat, a
dashboard or windshield, running the risk of serious, or
even fatal injury. A loose dog in a car can also become
frightened, jumping and moving around, distracting the
driver and causing a serious accident. You are better
off restraining the dog with a harness, or putting him
in a pet traveling seat or a traveling crate. Aside from
being safer, this will probably make the pet more
comfortable.
Caution:
Always remove a dog’s collar before putting the pet
in a metal crate. Collar and ID tags can become caught
in a crate’s metal bars, choking the pet. Remember to
put the collar back on the dog before taking the
pet out of the crate.
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