Is your dog safe in the car ? The wrong harness could be life threatening.

Some products sold to help transport dogs in cars can be dangerous to both animals and fellow passengers. Video editing / Anna Kokko Cages, straps and other products sold as safe for conveying dogs in cars could be dangerous, despite the advertising. What happens to a dog in the back seat of a car in an accident? It hits the front seat passenger with a force of around 40 times its body weight when driving at speeds of 50 km/h, according to Ari-Pekka Elovaara from the Finnish Road Safety Council. What about a dog sitting in a passenger’s lap, under the same seatbelt?

“The adult’s weight will be the primary factor in determining the severity of the injury.”

This statement highlights the crucial role of weight in determining the severity of injuries sustained during a dog bite. It emphasizes that the adult’s weight is the primary factor, not the dog’s size or breed. The statement also underscores the potential for serious injury, even with a seemingly minor bite.

This statement reflects a complex ethical dilemma that many animal welfare organizations face. The Center’s testing methods are often criticized for being inhumane and lacking scientific rigor. The dilemma arises from the need to balance the desire to protect animals with the potential for harm caused by testing methods.

“If it is attached to the collar, it can crush the windpipe,” said Wolko. “They are unbelievably dangerous and increase the risk of injury to everyone in the car.” These extensions also give dogs freedom to move, so sudden braking can cause dogs to hurtle forward and become a danger to people in the car. “The dog should be able to sit or lie down comfortably, but it should not move from one side of the car to the other,” said Wolko. Open image viewer A dog sitting freely on the back seat could hurtle forward and injure other passengers in an accident. Image: Jere Sanaksenaho / Yle

* Dogs can be injured in car accidents. * Dogs should be secured in the car using a harness or seatbelt. * Dogs should not be strapped in via their collar. * Dogs can be injured by the safety belt in an accident. * Dogs can fall off the lap of their owner if they are not properly secured. **Detailed Text:**

Car accidents are a serious threat to both humans and animals.

Some critics argue that her tests are too strict and that they do not accurately reflect the real-world conditions that animals face. Wolko’s team has developed a series of tests that are designed to mimic the way animals experience the world. These tests are based on the idea that animals have a natural instinct to avoid danger and to seek out food and water.