If Fido is in the habit of sticking his head out of the window while you’re driving (or while he’s riding with anyone else), he’s not alone. Most dogs absolutely love performing this sometime-amusing act, and they may do it for reasons that surprise you.
According to some, the root of this behaviour is your canine pal’s desire to smell a plethora of new scents, all of which flow straight into his nostrils while he’s getting a little air by sticking his head out of the window of your car. Dogs have notoriously acute senses of smell.
Of course, opinions on the roots of this type of activity do vary. Some other animal specialists feel that dogs simply enjoy the sensual pleasures of feeling the wind move over their faces and ears, and that they also enjoy the sights and sounds that they experience while riding around at relatively high speeds.
No matter why it happens, it happens, and you need to stop it because, when your dog puts his (or her) head out the window in a moving car, it’s a threat to his or her general health and safety. It’s always better to forbid your dog from doing this, because anything could happen while Fido has his head out of the window.
Foreign objects, road debris, swerving cars, and noxious fumes may all injure your dog when he’s in this position. Male or female, puppy or old pooch, canines should always be discouraged from experiencing the thrill of the open road via an open car window. It’s just dangerous, no matter how harmless it may seem.
How to Stop It
Obviously, rolling up the car windows is the best defense against this type of behavior. While your dog may whine and moan, indicating his or her desire to stick his or her head out the window while you drive, you must be kind, but firm as you resist his or her pleas.
Some pet owners ensure a pleasant trip by strapping their dogs into the back seats of their vehicles with harnesses or seatbelts. By using belts and harnesses to keep their dogs safe, they reduce the chances of a mishap while they are driving. There’s nothing cruel about strapping your pet into place, as long as you use seatbelts and pet accessories properly. However, if you’ve often let your dog stick his or her head out of the window in the past, you are likely to experience a little (or a lot) of resistance when you begin changing things and restraining your canine pal.
Canine Safety Harness Information
A good canine safety harness purchased from a reputable pet store or online retailer may be better choice for your dog, versus a regular seat belt. After all, seatbelts were not designed with animals in mind. Another bonus of a safety-approved pet harness is that it will offer more protection to your canine buddy in the event of a sharp turn or even an accident.
Also known as Canine Restraint Systems, these sorts of harnesses usually cost from ten dollars to forty dollars, depending on which features they have. A good, mid-priced canine restraint system will put a safe amount of pressure on your pet’s trunk and shoulders, in order to assure a comfortable fit that never chokes, chafes, or causes other kinds of discomfort.
Some of these dog harnesses have adjustable settings, so you may dictate exactly how much your dog may move around while the harness is in usage. Lastly, good-quality canine restraint systems will be versatile pet accessories that also work for dog-walking. You should look for models that may have leashes attached to them. This way, it’s so easy to get more value out of your canine harness.
Now that you know which urges may prompt Fido to stick his head out of the window while you’re driving, and which sorts of pet accessories will help to control your dog and inhibit this type of behaviour, you’ll be ready to take control by forbidding this dangerous act while you’re behind the wheel.
Once your dog gets used to a car seatbelt or harness, he or she will slowly but surely begin to adjust to being in your vehicle without sticking his or her head out of the window. While your canine pal may balk at first, he or she will eventually learn that this type of activity is a thing of the past. At this point, you’ll be able to enjoy safe car trips with your pet, without dealing with a whining and agitated canine friend.
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