ConnorsMommy
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My in-laws have 2 chubby dachshunds that they like to take everywhere with them, including when my son is with them. I recently watched the crash test videos about what happens to an unrestrained dog in a collision and I worry about the safety of my son, my in-laws, and the dogs. They let the dogs ride on their laps in the front seat, even while driving, and it scares me. If the airbag goes off, those dogs have no chance. I do not want to make them mad at me. I recently sent some info about dog car safety to my FIL but he still has the dogs unrestrained and hasn't said anything about the information. My questions for you are:
If the dogs are unrestrained in the front seat, does it put my son at risk if he is in his car seat in the back? If so, do you have any studies/videos to back that up?
Can you please give me facts/statistics/reasons why the dogs should be restrained?
I was thinking about just buying the harnesses for the dogs. That way I can avoid confrontation, but at the same time keep everyone in the vehicle safe. What do you recommend? I can't afford an expensive one since I will need to buy 2(I'd prefer to keep it around $50 for both)
If the dogs are unrestrained in the front seat, does it put my son at risk if he is in his car seat in the back? If so, do you have any studies/videos to back that up?
Can you please give me facts/statistics/reasons why the dogs should be restrained?
I was thinking about just buying the harnesses for the dogs. That way I can avoid confrontation, but at the same time keep everyone in the vehicle safe. What do you recommend? I can't afford an expensive one since I will need to buy 2(I'd prefer to keep it around $50 for both)