What to Know About Transporting Dogs Safely in Your Van
Whether you work with canines in police work or own a dog-walking business that requires the transportation of some furry friends, you’ll want to ensure animals are travelling safely in your vehicle. Read on to find out everything you need to know about ways to transport dogs safely in your van.
Seat belt harnesses
In some cases, it’s appropriate for your dogs to wear seat belt harnesses. These operate in a very straightforward way: you dress your dog in a harness and attach a leash that slots into your seatbelt buckle. These will keep your pet still and additionally reduce the risk of a collision caused by them getting over-excited. However, the main drawback of these is it means one of your passenger seats will always be occupied when they’re out on the road with you. This may or may not be a big issue depending on if you’re a lone wolf or need space for other passengers.
Pet carriers
Another way of transporting dogs in your van is using a pet carrier. These common contraptions are very convenient - after all, they’re small, lightweight and provide great mobility when transporting your pets. However, similarly to seatbelts, the mobility and manoeuvrability means protective qualities are compromised. This is because a lot of stereotypical plastic crates do not have latches to attach them to the moving van - you’ll want to avoid your dogs getting tossed around when you’re travelling at higher speeds and navigating sharp turns. For larger dog breeds, this could be a particular issue.
Purpose-built cages
Cages are by far the most secure of ways to transport dogs in vans. These types of cages are built with stainless steel or other durable materials, meaning your animals are truly protected. What’s more, dog cages for vans come in all different shapes and sizes depending on your needs. At Animal Transit Boxes Ltd, our Dog Van Transportation Boxes are not limited to certain vehicle types. We can design and build dog van boxes to fit any model of van, second hand or new, big or small. Having built for dog walkers, gun dog trainers & handlers, security companies, pet couriers, veterinary practices and pet owners, we have built up invaluable knowledge in the legislation regarding the safe transportation of dogs and in particular working dogs.
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