DOG DAYS
‘It’s perfect’ drivers say as they discover £12 gadget which transforms your car into pets’ paradise
Read on for other helpful tips for driving with your pets
DRIVERS have found the "perfect" £12 gadget that will make a long car ride easier for your dog.
On a long road trip, our dogs are thrown around the car as we drive around twists and turns.
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One dog owner has found a seat which her Corgi can sit inside in her car.
In a , Cubbie the Corgi is placed into the seat which sits above the car's centre console.
Cubbie is then strapped into the soft seat and held securely for the car journey.
One of the seats for sale is the Jomewory Dog Seat for only £12.89 on Amazon, with a 4.1 rating out of five.
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The centre console is the padded armrest in between the driver and the passenger seat and the storage that usually sits underneath it.
Now, your furry friend will be able to sit in padded comfort rather than being relegated to the back seat.
The product description says: "If your dog and motion sickness while riding, a Dog console car seat is a good choice."
An elastic strap attached to the seat can stretch around the centre console and stops your dog from moving all over the place.
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The seat calms your dog by letting them sit next to you and also lets them see where your motor is going.
The seat also doubles as a dog carrier bag outside the motor, with a strap that can be slung over someone's shoulder.
One reviewer said: "Love this, looked for so long to find a fleece/furry lined bag for my small 14 year old dog. She will love this new extreme level of comfort. It’s perfect and very well priced."
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Another said: "This is huge! But my dog is tiny. Haven’t taken it in the car yet but it doubles as a great basket. It’s really deep and she loves it. It has a lead inside and two long carry straps. I think it’s pretty cool."
While a third said: "Excellent price. Very good value. Dog settled into it immediately and stays in it for duration of journey. Only arrived today but very impressed. Have placed order already for one for partners car."
Another nifty contraption will make looking after your dog easier and keep your car cleaner.
The device, which one dog owner calls 'Happy Tails', is a four-in-one dog tool that will help you on your next road trip and saves you from having to let your dog out of the car into the rain and mud.
One dog mum has also found a hammock that attaches to the car window where your pet can sleep in.
With powerful suction cups, it can be easily attached to the window and withstand the pet's weight and the shaky journey.
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Meanwhile, a mechanic has revealed why seatbelts that attach to your dog's collar are dangerous and what you should use instead.
Craig, from Walsall Wood Tyre & Service in Walsall, West Midlands, took to to warn drivers that in doing so you might snap your pooch's neck.
Is it illegal for my dog to sit in the front?
It is not illegal to drive with your dog in the front passenger seat of your car.
However, you could still be at risk or a fine, or worse, if certain rules aren't followed
It is illegal to drive with your pets unrestrained in the car.
Just like humans, pets should wear a harness or seatbelt when the car is in motion, or you could risk huge fines and invalidation of your car and pet insurance.
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