Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Car and on the Road
Find the newest products and best tips to keep your dog safe in the car.
July 5, 2011 -- Danger on the roads is not just a concern for humans anymore.
As the " target="_blank">summer driving season heats up, more and more pet owners are pulling their pooches back inside their vehicles, strapping them in and loading them up to make sure nothing bad happens to those furry creatures known as "man's best friend."
Heightened concerns about distracted driving, such as texting and talking on your smartphone, have led to a surge in the sales of doggie seat belts, harnesses and other similar devices.
Wall Street Journal columnist and "Good Morning America" contributor Wendy Bounds wrote about the new trend in her latest column, and now she's offering "GMA" viewers even more tips.
Here are Bounds' recommendations for the top products to use to protect your pooch while on-the-go.
1. Pet Ramp
Cost/where to buy: Solvit Products; $25-50.
2. Booster Seat
Cost/where to buy: Solvit Products; $100-150.
Cost/where to buy: Kurgo Products; $40.
Cost/where to buy: Kurgo Products; $23.
5. Wander Hammock Car Seat Protector
Cost/where to buy: Frontgate; $65.
Cost/where to buy: Pet Gear Inc. and various online retailers; $50-$200.
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