Video: Traveling With Your Pet

Now, what if you don't have a car with a hatch or a cargo area? Well, you put your dog in the back seat and what you do is you get a harness like this one, which attaches to the seatbelt in the back. This way the dog can't move around. Or if an accident, won't move through the cabin. One other tip for keeping your dog in the back seat is to treat them like a child. By that, I mean, lock those windows and doors because you never know dogs can be crafty. And nearly every dog sheds. And let me tell you Boxers, their hair gets everywhere. You want to get a seat cover like this one, it costs only $20 at the local pet store. And it covers not only the seat bottom, but also the seat back. It goes right over the headrest. Really easy to put in. You can also just use an old beach towel. Everyone knows dogs like to stick their heads out the windows. but that could actually be really dangerous for them. Not only could something outside like a tree injure them. But dust and debris from the road could hurt their eyes. While a divider or separator is a great way to transport your pet, an even safer way is to have a full kennel in the back. If you're going on a long road trip with your pet, get some medicine so they don't get car sick, bring along some water, 'cause you never know where you're going to be pulling over. They might not have any for your dog. And also if you can, bring medical records, but if not, make sure your veterinarian's information is stored in your cell phone, Roxy and I have shown you all the things you should do when transporting your pet in a car. But the number one thing you should never do is leave your dog in a car unattended, even on a pleasant day in the summer, temperatures can get well over a hundred degrees and that can be deadly for any dog. <v Narrator>For more car related news, go to cars.com or our blog, KickingTires.net.