Travel Safety GIVEAWAY: Because Dogs Falling Out of Car Windows Isn't Very Fun
Who wouldn't enjoy cruising around on a beautiful sunny day with the windows down and your best four-legged friend(s) in the back seat?
You're right, everyone would enjoy that...
...until your beloved pet falls out of the window while your car is in motion...
...and you realize it was all because you failed to secure them properly.
Wow, that leisurely drive just turned into a nightmare, didn't it?
Well we want to help that NOT to happen to you (because it happened to one of us!). That's why we're giving away 2 products to help keep your dogs safe and comfortable while riding in the car.
In case you missed it, check out Lynnette's horrifying story about the time her dog fell out of the car window while it was in motion. AND it did so against all odds.
Her story also ran in the New York Times.
Needless to say, Lynnette became a huge advocate for dog car safety after that!
What Are We Giving Away to Help Keep Your Dog Safe?
Prize #1: PetBuckle Quik-Connect Tether
Prize #2: Comfort Cruiser Doggie Chin Rest
The Quik-Connect Tether is quite amazing indeed, so look no further for your dog car safety restraint needs. Some of its features include:
- Regular size -- adjusts from 12" to 18"giving your dog just enough room to move freely
- Attaches to your dog's own harness or dog collar
- Maximum safety - outperformed leading pet vehicle tethers in strength and quality testing
- easy to use - push and click to connect. Simple push-button release. Adjustable strap allows more freedom to move
- Fits all vehicles - attaches to any vehicle latch bar, seat belt, or cargo tie-down point
- It's made by the leaders in child & infant safety restraints
- Prevents dogs from distracting the driver
- Protects passengers from your dog becoming a dangerous projectile during an accident
- Reduces injuries to pets
- Crash tested, quality approved, secure with confidence
The Comfort Cruiser actually helps keep your dog both safe and comfortable:
- The auto window bumper protects your pet's neck and chin while looking out the car window
- Easy to install and remove (no adhesives necessary)
- Securely fits all auto windows
- Cleans easy with soap and water
- Complete pet safety when used with a pet auto restraint
- It's a window bumper that keeps your dog comfortable while cruisin!
- Made in the USA
Unlike Lynnette, I'm not a very responsible dog chauffeur since I usually leave my 2 black lab mixes in the back seat unrestrained. I can see the value in (and will be purchasing) both of these products!
Every now and then, one of my dogs will lose their footing or I'll have to turn suddenly and the result is their chin or neck hitting the top of the window. Well, the Comfort Cruiser will help keep them safe!
While I've not personally had one of my dogs fall out of my car while it's moving, I have (on one occasion) had them jump out onto a busy road when I thought the windows were up beyond where they could escape.
I was wrong.
So How Do You Win These Prizes?
To enter to win ONE of these prizes, simply answer this question in the comments below:
"Where is your dog's favorite place to go and do they willingly jump into your vehicle to go there?"
To enter to win the other of the 2 prizes, simply become a fan of The Fun Times Guide to Dogs on Facebook. Participants who enter by this method will get to choose which of the 2 prizes they'd like to receive, with the other going to the winner drawn from the comments below.
This contest will run from Thursday, July 23, 2009 to Thursday July 30, 2009 at 11:59pm CST.
DOUBLE Your Chances to Win!
(1) Become a fan on Facebook (or let us know that you already are one)
AND
(2) Answer the above question in the comment section below this post
...then you are eligible to win BOTH prizes! Woo hoo for you!
Rules:
- Must be 18+ and a U.S. citizen to enter
- Winner will be chosen randomly from random.org
- Mindless and incoherent comments will NOT be counted as valid entries
- In the event that you win (and we hope you do) you must respond within 48 hours of being notified of your victory or another winner will be chosen
Be sure to check out 10 Must-Have Items That Simplify Dog Walks and Car Rides for more information on keeping your dog safe and comfortable while adventuring out and about.
Thanks to Bark Buckle UP for sponsoring this contest and graciously providing the PetBuckle Quik-Connect Tether!
Good luck on the contest and happy [safe] doggie travels!
**UPDATE: Congratulations to Reba for winning both prizes!**
Well - for starters my dog LOVES riding in the car. He is 4 1/2 months old and has nevero nce had any issues about riding in the car. You can tell the instant he realizes we are walking toward the car because he gets So excited. For now he is too small to jump up by himself so he whimpers and cries and whines for me to put him in the back of the SUV. I have the nose marks on the windows to prove how active he is back there! That said - the one place we go that he seems to enjoy more than others is the treat aisle at PetSmart! He get's a new type of treat each time we go and based on his level of excitement when I show him the bag is how I make my choice! Going to Pet Smart is like going to Disney for this dog.
My dog likes to go to the park.
They like to go to the dog park and they willingly jump into my vehicle to go there.
My dog loves the park but it's blocks away so we just walk.
Our little ones love the car for any reason but especially when going to the lake. They love to swim!
The park :)
My dog just hears the word "park" or sees me pull down her waterbowl and she goes crazy! She is at the backdoor. She loves Crockett park here in Nashville. She is ALWAYS in the car with me and would be awesome to have her more secure.
I am a fan on facebook too...
My dog's favorite place to go to is the unleashed dog beach. nsord33@gmail.com
It isn't the place we are going that excites the dog, its the ride, she loves to ride in the car. When the kids start putting their shoes on, she stands by the door, and she marches out the door and piles into the car everytime. Boy is she heartbroken when I have to put her back in the house, so we try to bring her along as much as possible.
My dog loves going to my cousin's house, which has a huge back yard. He jumps in the car no matter where we are going, he loves taking rides!
My dogs love going on hiking trails for their walks, yes, they love getting into the car! Thanks for the chance!
they love going to the lake and think every time the car door is open, we're on our way, lol.
My dog love to go to the park and he knows when we go.
My dog Moe doesn't have a favorite place to go, he just loves to go with ME anywhere.
Gunther jumps in the car happily, he is always ready to go! His favorite place, of course, is the dog park.
My dog Bentley (Maltese) likes the car, but all he wants to do is sit at my feet while I drive. He sometimes tries to get up on my lap while I'm driving. I bought him a car seat but It's a royal pain to set up and then all he does Is whine to get out. I need help!
Stetson and Linus love going to my parents house and will jump into the car no matter where we are going. When driving Stetson rides on the passenger side floor board and Linus rides in the back seat with a harness attached to the seat belt.
One of our college buddies lost his dog out the car window and taught us the lesson to keep our dogs safe when driving.
My dobie will go anywhere, my calahula has been to the vet too much in her 6 month life so is a little leary to jump in the truck. However as soon as we get near the lake her attitude changes quickly
I have two yorkies....they love car trips...the minute they hear the jingle of the keys they are at the garage door just waiting for the invitation...they love going to their grandparents home and pretty much anywhere else they are invited to go to...except the VET...they seem to know when we are on the way there....Became a fan on FB!
Our Beagle Mix loves car rides! To be quite honest every time we go out for walks he walks directly to the car. He doesn't really care too much where he's going but rather the car ride there. We are getting ready to take a 20 hour road trip from Ohio to Texas at the end of next month which I'm sure if he knew it was coming he would be very excited!
--I'm also a fan on facebook!
I have 2 beagles, "Cowboy" and "Blue." We live 1/2 mile from the beach and they love going for car rides up and down the beachfront. All I have to say is "wanna go for a car ride" and they get all excited jumping up & down. "Blue" grabs his leash in his mouth and does laps around the car in excitement. During the ride they look for other dogs to bark at. Funny thing - when Cowboy was younger he was barking at a dog on the side of the road and managed to skimmy out the window. Luckily I started closing the leash in the door so he didn't go far. I was stopped too. I put the leash in the door or they will try to sit on my lap while I'm driving.
my german shepherd loves to go to the dog park - I am thankful there is one so close to the house. wish we could walk - but busy roads - she loves to jump in the van and go!
I am a fan on Facebook!
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My dog, Tucker, loves to go ANYWHERE and jumps into the car and sits in his seat as soon as you open the door!
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This would be great. Love to win. Please enter me, thank you
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My dog loves to go over my moms house and play with her dog. My little Chi loves riding in the car and will jump right in easily!
My little havanese insists on sitting on my lap when I'm in the passenger seat but I worry about her safety and I'm trying to find something will keep her harnassed in the back but allow her to move.
My Alaskan Malamute Kouga is a certified therapy dog. He loves to go to the nursing, veterans, and children's homes. He gets so excited when we put on his special bandana. He definately knows where he is going.
Moe's favorite place to go is the local high school to play fetch on the football field and on the hills. he will always jump into the car to go.
My mini dachshund loves to ride anytime i get my car keys he thinks hes going to ride even if im just moving my keys
i want to win this
If i put my Baseball cap on, my two Bostons ( Quincy Jones and Otis Redding )go to the door and wait for their harnesses. They like the cd player real loud . They like opera and howl along with bagpipe music .
We take Bailey to the lake to swim and when I say "lets go" She jumps in the truck
My two Bel. Tervurens love to ride anywhere - they travel everywhere with me and, like others here, do get particularly excited when the dog park is on the list of "things to do"
Our dog Bear goes to work with my husband! And yes, she is more than willing to go! Thanks!
My dogs LOVE to go anwhere but their favorite place is to the park for walks.. Since they are both chihuahuas they cannot jump into the vehicle themselves. We have been looking for a product to make them safer when we travel. These products sound great!
My dog Buddy fell out of my car while I was driving. Thankfully, I was driving very slow and shudder to think if he would of ended up under my tire. I am very paranoid about leavint the window to far open.
every sunday we go for a ride .my husband i take a thermos of coffee with us. when i start making the coffee the dog gets excited becuase he knows we are on our way . mverno@Roadrunner.com
One of my dogs, Essie Mae, loves to go to the Vet School to get her chemo! She is spoiled rotten there. She actually runs to the tech when she comes to get her! When I pick her up from chemo, she usually falls asleep in the car. Essie jumps willingly gets into the car.
Roxy's favorite place to go is running with Mommy. We go to a neighborhood in the city that has a ton of water fountains with doggie bowls. She loves the car so much that she's been known to jump into the cars of strangers while on walks!
the duck park is the favorite place yes they want to go
What a great giveaway. Keeping our pets safe at all times is a big concern.
My dog's favorite place to go is the dog park and she willingly jumps in the car to go.
Odin LOVES to ride anywhere, but I would have to say his all time favorite id my father in laws farm! He can dig holes to his hearts content, run like mad, and chase ground squirrels from one borrow to another!