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Sunday, June 15, 2008

Pet Safety Barrier for Vehicles- CLICK HERE!

Safety first when driving with your pet. It doesn't matter how well behaved your pet is, they should not come in the front seat when you are driving. Outward Hound has developed a classier looking barrier that says "High-end" without "High cost".

It is that time of year that people are traveling more with pets - taking them on vacation, camping and visiting relatives. Safety should be upmost on our minds.

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, driver distraction contributes to 20 to 30 percent of all motor vehicle crashes, about 1.2 million per year.

In a recent AAA study, pets and loose objects were rated as being the 3rd worst driver distraction (1st being radio, 2nd being children).

With driver distraction being one of the leading causes of accidents, it is crucial to keep your dog retrained while driving a vehicle. Pet seat belts and barriers can save lives.

In a 30 mph collision a 30 lb. dog can exert approximately 900 lbs. of force. This is enough force to cause severe injury, or possibly death to occupants in the vehicle. Did you know that California requires seat belts on dogs in vehicles?

The Outward Hound Front Seat Safety Barrier keeps pets from climbing onto the console or into the front seat of your car and distracting your attention away from the road. The Front Seat Safety Barrier can remain in place when traveling with passengers and looks neat and clean.

If you are not ready to strap your pets in with a seat belt, the 2nd best solution is a barrier like Outward Hound's new Auto Pet Barrier.

Have a wonderful vacation this summer traveling with your pet and be safe!

Labels: Outward Hound, Vehicle barrier