Do you or someone you know have some sort of restraint for your dog in the car? Does the dog ride in a crate or is he or she harnessed and seat belted in? Does your dog even need one? I’ve noticed over the years that dog seat belts attached to a harness have become more common for dogs in the car. Restraining dogs in the car has been known to help dogs with car anxiety as it gives dogs less space to manage and therefore can offer a degree of relaxation once they have been properly acclimated with this boundary system. Depending on your dog, they may really welcome this feeling of being crated or harnessed in. It will also keep them safe while riding in the car. Puppies are good candidates for harness in the car as they are little thrill seekers and tend to move all about in the car which is distracting to the driver and ultimately unsafe. But crates are often best for puppies due to chewing factors, which can also take place with older dogs if they have high anxiety challenges. If a harness seems like a good option for your dogs I would like to share as a local here in Bend Oregon and mutual dog lover brands that I’ve seen and used and that are highly reviewed. Bend is known for its dog loving community and high quality dog gear businesses that tend to our furry family members. We all want our family members to travel safe and comfortable using products that do the job correctly and last! Every dog is different, no one brand fits all and it can be fun to try out different harnesses and basically play dress up with your dog till you find the right fit. Below I have noted some links for you and your dog to check out that have been know to be a good resource for safe and reliable harnesses and gear plus a whole lot more! We wish you and your dog nothing but safe and comfortable travels around town and to and from Bend!
https://ruffwear.com/
Ruff Wear has many items to offer for your dog from harnesses to sleeping bags, outdoor beds, toys, travel bags and travel bowls, this can be a great stop in Bend, Oregon
http://www.bendydog.com/#shop
Bendy Dog has all the leads and collars you would ever need. They have travels items as well, treats, maps to dog parks in Bend, dog friendly trails, recommended vets and hotels!
https://bendpetexpress.com/
Bend Pet Express is a great spot to wash your dog after a fun Bend, Oregon vacation! Get their nails clipped for the central Oregon hikes, groomed for the beautiful fall days ahead, fed with high quality treats and food, so many toys they will try to grab more than one and a very knowledgable staff to help with finding the right food for your dog! No one diet fits all! As well as many different harnesses for you dog. They help fit the harness, they will happily order one for you if they don’t have have it!
I recommend to check with your local pet stores about bringing your dog inside as leash laws are different from state to state and please see your vet for health questions concerning your dog before switching foods!
Thanks for checking out some pawesome dog loving businesses from Bend, Oregon and hearing from a local, happy, private dog boarding ranch!
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