Car-Travel

A dog bouncing around your car is a distraction. A 50-pound dog in a sudden stop becomes a 2,000-pound projectile. That is why every safety organization, from the Center for Pet Safety to the ASPCA, says you need to restrain your dog in the car. But finding a restraint that actually works is harder than it should be. Some clip to collars (neck injury risk). Some have buckles that pop open on impact. Some are not crash-tested at all. We tested six restraints with a range of dogs and driving conditions to find the ones that actually keep your dog safe. ...

Taking your dog in the car seems simple enough. They hop in, you drive off. But anyone who has tried to brake hard with a 20-pound dog standing on their lap knows it is not that easy. A booster seat turns your back seat into a safe, comfortable spot where your dog can sit up, look out the window, and stay put. We tested twelve booster seats with a range of small and medium dogs over six weeks. Here is what worked, what did not, and which ones we would actually buy. ...