See Spot...Buckle Up!

You and your pup are hitting the open road. The wind is flying through your hair and his fur, adventure and the smell of doggy biscuits are in the air, and you're ready for anything - well, anything except for your curious canine suddenly running through the car, jumping on your lap, hitting the steering wheel and lunging towards a tempting driver-side squirrel (or sexy Pekingese).

Sadly, hundreds of dogs are killed or injured every year because loving owners allow their pampered pooches to roam freely throughout the car or truck. And while you may not think about it, your unrestrained furry friend faces the same dangers as all passengers who don't buckle up, including being ejected like a rocket.

Although experts do not suggest using your car's built in seat belts, there are a wide range of options for keeping your pup safe, including mini seat belts, harnesses, car hammocks and booster seats.

Sure, we know Britney may not realize the importance of car seats but then again she doesn't realize the importance of underwear, either. So put away the razor, grab some undies and check out the cool car seats and other safety items made especially for your canine.

Roadie Elite
Be one of the first to have a *Roadie Elite! Researched and independently tested, Ruff Rider's Roadie Canine Vehicle Safety/Training Harness keeps the dog you love safe while riding, braking or turning and affords the best protection in extreme situations. It easily attaches to any vehicle's seat belt system. It includes a built-in short walking lead for all-around use. Every Ruff Rider Roadie is vet approved & exceeds S.A.E. tensile strength standards for human seat belts. Available at: Ruff Rider.com

Canine Zip Line
This ingenious design allows your dog freedom to move around while keeping her safely restrained. Just connect the zip line to the passenger handles on either side of the vehicle, then clip in your dog. The harness and leash (included) are handy for taking your dog to and from the car and make rest stops a breeze. Harness can also be clipped to a seat belt for added versatility. Available at: fetchdog.com

Jump Seat
We’ve come a long way since the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy now drives a Volvo. And Toto rides shotgun, strapped safely into her comfy, lined Jump Seat. Made for dogs up to 30 pounds, the Jump Seat includes a washable, padded liner and a seat belt tether. Collapses easily for storage. We’re definitely not in Kansas anymore. Available at: Fetchdog.com


Champion Canine Truck Restraint
The CHAMPION Canine Truck Restraint provides a solution, an easy and safe way to transport up to 3 dogs in the back of your truck. This innovative new product features an adjustable strap of heavy duty 2" nylon webbing with 3 heavy gauge welded D rings. The strap ends with 2" round rings that attach to tie down hooks on the truck with the 2 included 3/8" x 4" spring links. Available at: Champ K9.com

This is especially important in our neck of the woods YEE HAW! trucks... trucks and more trucks. Nothing makes me more crazy than seeing a dog flying around in the back of a pickup truck, this is beyond dangerous. Florida really needs to adopt the TETHER law, like California. Peace and Pet Love.....