dogs in cars

UncleZen

Jenni_D said:

UncleZen said:

I bought a simple dog seat belt.  It clips onto the dogs collar and the other end goes in the seatbelt socket. Its stops them moving about too much and secures them in the event of an accident

I pity your dog ... in the event of an accident it'll be killed or severely injured.

Why and how, please explain maybe I missed something?

Bossyboots

I use a harness and have a seatbelt clip for a Springer Spaniel.  As well as that, I have a dog seat cover in the car which slips over the headrests forming a hammock like scenario.  This stops the dog being catapulted off the seat when braking hard. 

I have to admit it always frightens me when I see dogs in the boot of cars.

Car_54

UncleZen said:

Jenni_D said:

UncleZen said:

I bought a simple dog seat belt.  It clips onto the dogs collar and the other end goes in the seatbelt socket. Its stops them moving about too much and secures them in the event of an accident

I pity your dog ... in the event of an accident it'll be killed or severely injured.

Why and how, please explain maybe I missed something?

In an accident, at say 30 mph the car will stop suddenly. The dog, however will continue moving at 30 mph, but constrained by his collar attached to the (now stationary) car.
Result strangulation and/or broken neck.

Jenni_D

Car_54 said:

UncleZen said:

Jenni_D said:

UncleZen said:

I bought a simple dog seat belt.  It clips onto the dogs collar and the other end goes in the seatbelt socket. Its stops them moving about too much and secures them in the event of an accident

I pity your dog ... in the event of an accident it'll be killed or severely injured.

Why and how, please explain maybe I missed something?

In an accident, at say 30 mph the car will stop suddenly. The dog, however will continue moving at 30 mph, but constrained by his collar attached to the (now stationary) car.
Result strangulation and/or broken neck.

Thank you. I am astounded that you even needed to post that explanation. 🙄

sheramber

here is an example of how a do is propelled forward in a car crash.

Restrained by his collar would have dire consequences

https://www.wired.com/2013/10/dog-harness-safety/

UncleZen

Obviously. I really mean compared to being unrestrained. Even though I didnt make that clear.
Even though I said, collar in my original post, I did update it to say harness that you failed to notice.
But, some restraint is better than no restraint isnt it.

Jenni_D

To be fair you updated your post well after I had made my previous comment.  

Some restraint is better than no restraint - yes, for the human occupants in the front of the vehicle. But a restraint via a collar is terrible for the dog itself. (Which was the point being made, on your post prior to the edit).

elsien

Jenni_D said:

To be fair you updated your post well after I had made my previous comment.  

Some restraint is better than no restraint - yes, for the human occupants in the front of the vehicle. But a restraint via a collar is terrible for the dog itself.

Yes, it definitely still said collar when I made my comment about being garrotted. 

Car_54

Jenni_D said:

To be fair you updated your post well after I had made my previous comment.  

Some restraint is better than no restraint - yes, for the human occupants in the front of the vehicle. But a restraint via a collar is terrible for the dog itself. (Which was the point being made, on your post prior to the edit).

I think most humans would opt for no restraint rather than a noose ...

sevenhills

Car_54 said:

I think most humans would opt for no restraint rather than a noose ...

It depends on where the dog was thrown in the event of an accident. Onto a flat surface would be fine, if they are behind the rear seats.