Making sure your dog is securely positioned when you travel in the car is essential. In fact in many countries, including the UK, it is the law. When it comes to finding the best way to secure your dog, there are lots of different car accessory options available. In this blog post we’re looking at the various car accessories that you could choose ranging from dog guard, divider, tailgate combos to the basic crate. We give the pros and cons to highlight the ones that are the really clever options for transporting a dog securely.
Seatbelt harness
Pros:
- Offered in a wide range of sizes to suit different dog breeds.
- An economical option.
- Keeps the boot free to transport other items.
Cons:
- Takes a toll on your vehicle’s interior and upholstery.
- Can cause some distractions for the driver.
Dog crate
Pros:
- Less expensive than some dog transportation options.
- Can also be used for crate training outside the vehicle.
Cons:
- Takes up most of the boot space, so it’s harder/impossible to transport other items.
- Tends to rattle on a journey.
- Doesn’t offer a premium appearance in the vehicle.
Universal dog guard
Pros:
- Cheaper than other options.
- Available for any car.
Cons:
- Tends to rattle due to the poor fit.
- Can sometimes collapse on a journey.
- Made of inferior materials than other options so does not continue to look good over time.
- Often does not have companion accessories such as boot dividers.
Travall boot organisation system
Pros:
- Your dog is securely positioned with no distractions for the driver or issues for other passengers.
- As well as transporting your dog securely you can use part of your boot to transport other items.
- It deters your dog from leaping from the boot as soon as you open the lid.
- The system is manufactured to a premium finish so it looks good in your vehicle when you purchase it and for years to come.
- There’s no annoying rattling on a journey due to the precise fit of each component part.
- Suitable for dogs of any size, large or small.
- Easy to install and remove as required.
Cons:
- Not interchangeable between vehicles.
