Dogs in the car are part of everyday life.
It is all the more important that the four-legged friends are protected.
Here you will find tips for safely transporting your dog in the car.
Whether it's going on vacation, hiking in the mountains or a day trip to the lake - driving your dog in a car is part of everyday life and can often not be avoided.
It is all the more important to protect your dear four-legged friend so that you don't get any nasty surprises while driving.
But how do you transport a dog in the car?
What is the duty?
And how do you get used to dog training *?
This article aims to provide answers to your questions.
Dog in the car: these rules exist
The Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) stipulate that people are required to wear seat belts. The same rules apply to dogs and other animals. Animals must therefore be secured in the car. Otherwise there is a risk of a fine and loss of insurance in the event of an accident. Dogs are not allowed to move freely inside the vehicle.
According to the StVO, animals in the car are considered cargo
. Paragraph 22 of the StVO deals with the load in the car. This must be stowed and secured in such a way that it cannot tip over or slip during evasive maneuvers or emergency braking.
Also
Section 23 engages in the transportation of dogs
in the car.
The StVO says: Anyone who drives a vehicle is responsible for ensuring that their vision and hearing are not impaired by the occupation, animals, cargo, devices or the condition of the car.
So, under no circumstances should a dog be able to reach into the steering wheel.
How can I transport the dog in the car?
When transporting the dog, of course, the dog crate comes first.
However, this is by no means mandatory when driving the dog.
Here are a few alternatives:
The
safety
belt
, the so-called dog harness,
is attached to the safety belt in the car.
With belts, the forces are concentrated on a few points, so the dog harness should only be attached to smaller dogs in the car.
A
firmly screwed metal grille
separates the trunk from the passenger area.
So the dog stays in the back of the car.
An alternative that is not recommended is a network.
This cannot protect the dog sufficiently and can even constrict it in the event of an accident.
In addition to the conventional dog box made of aluminum, there are also
transport containers made of plastic
.
However, these can become projectiles in the event of an accident.
It is therefore essential to secure the box with seat belts.
A
foldable dog box made of metal or nylon
with a frame
reinforcement made
of metal creates additional space when not in use.
There are
special car seats
for small dogs
.
So the four-legged friends can also take a seat on the front passenger seat or the back seat.
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Dog owners should know that by now.
Dog in the car: five tips for getting used to it
Dogs don't like it when their freedom of movement is restricted.
This cannot be prevented when driving, safety comes first.
However, it is important that the dog does not feel stressed in the car.
So you should prepare your four-legged friend for the transport box or the safety belt.
You can do this with these
five tips
:
Offer your dog the
new transport box as a cuddle zone at home
.
Equip the box with toys and a blanket.
Wait for the dog to get used to the pet carrier.
Then you can put it in the car.
Motivate the dog with praise and treats.
But don't overwhelm your four-legged friend immediately.
Start with
smaller stretches
and choose destinations that are made for your dog, such as a dog playground or a meadow.
Only after a few repetitions can you dare to venture longer distances.
Even with smaller dogs to which a safety belt is put on, you should
start getting used
to it
slowly
.
Only gradually increase the distances.
With a safety belt in particular, it is important that
someone who is familiar with the dog initially sits next to him and checks the dog harness
.
This prevents the belt from injuring the dog or from flying back and forth on the back seat.
In this way you can avoid the dog being traumatized by the car journey.
Always
keep
toys, cuddly toys or treats close
at hand.
In this way you give the fur nose a feeling of familiarity and show him that it is a normal situation and that he does not need to stress himself.
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