fluffyknickers Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Just thought I would share with you all as know a lot of us have dogs and other animals (as well as chickens!) and as I am sure you know its a legal requirement to secure your dog in the car. I have been looking for a good safety travel harness for my dog and at a dog show on Sunday came across a lady who has started a business selling them - they are a really high standard. She developed it after having an accident in her car with her dog. They are really great and she works closely with the RSPCA, she will also soon have a harness for horses/ponies. The harness can then be used with your lead for walking. If interested give her a shout on info@benoxer.co.uk and her website is www.benoxer.co.uk. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Jazz has a very good harness but we will be needing another for the new puppy soon - I'll have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I dont carry many horses and ponies in my car so think I will be ok without one Joking apart its a good idea and since our new car doesnt accomodate the dog cage we used in the old car I might invest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I like the design - it isn't easy to see what's different until you click on Products and small animals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Ruby is usually in the back in her crate, but she has a harness and attachment to secure to the rear seatbelts for the odd occasion that she's in the back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 I never knew before I got a dog that it was a legal requirement to have them in some sort of restraint or crate. If you mention Michelle sent you - she may give you a good discount!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 It's true, and it's not just law; if you need to brake suddenly or are in a collision, then an unrestrained dog is likely to come crashing from the back and through the windscreen, taking your head off in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Mille travels fine in her crate in my car. But Mum has a Prius so the boot has no height (that's where the batteries are!) But she doesn't sit on the seats she lays down in the footwell - which is where Mum prefers to have a muddy dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 We drove down to London today behind a car that had a Westie bouncing about in the back - not restrained at all. To top it all, it kept bouncing through to the front seats - how dangerous is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 They obviously don't care about themselves or the dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nor other road users Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...