If you’re like most American dog lovers, you like to take your dog with you as you drive around town. But not every dog owner is smart about how he or she transports his or her four-legged companions. I cringe every time I see an unrestrained dog riding around in the back of a pickup bed. Sure, it’s great fun for your dog to stick his head around the side of the cab and get a blast of wind in the face, but what happens if, God forbid, you’re in an accident? If you don’t have your pets confined in dog boxes in the bed of your truck, they can be hurled out of the truck bed, smashed into the back of the cab at high speed, or get injured in other ways as they bounce around the back of the pickup bed.

It’s just a matter of physics, and big dogs are prone to worse injuries because of their greater body mass. So don’t take any chances with your beloved animal friends, folks. Keep them confined to a dog box, which is even better for safety than having them ride on the seats inside your cab. Did you know that if you have a small dog in the front seat and the airbags are deployed in an accident, that it could kill the animal from the sudden impact? Be smart and take good care of your animal friends. Another good thing to have on your truck if you are constantly transporting your dog is a truck bed liner. It will keep the back of your truck sanitary and easy to clean if you precious pooch has an accident. It is certainly important to keep your dog safe when hunting, or taking it along on other sporting activities.

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