Sometimes we witness something and decide it's worth writing a public service announcement about.  Sometimes we receive requests to write about a topic.  In this case, a student "Natalie" asked if we would provide tips regarding driving with your pet.   

5 Safety Tips When Driving With Your Pet In The Car:

  1. Use a Dog seat belt or a dog car seat to keep your pet secure in safe in the car.
  2. It is extremely unsafe to let your pet travel in the back of a truck bed loose.
  3. A pet on your lap while you are driving is distracting to you as the driver and can lead to an accident.
  4. Consider traveling with your pet in a crate that is secured inside your car.
  5. Consider the weather - is it too hot or too cold for your dog to be in the car while you run errands.

We reccomend the following articles for more information regarding this topic.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/complete-guide-to-traveling-with-your-dog/

https://www.aspca.org/news/road-trip-dos-and-donts-pet-safety-edition