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You don’t often hear about it, but it’s a sad fact that unrestrained dogs die in car accidents every year. Don’t make excuses not to crate your pet when driving.
Dog owners have bad habits too. We may not play with our dog as much as they’d like or we may cave into those puppy dog eyes and slip them the last bite of our cheeseburger. While these examples are not terribly risky, there is one that carries the possibility of danger, and that’s driving with an unrestrained dog.
In the spirit of New Year resolutions, we hope more dog owners will make safe travel a priority in 2016. Below are some of the excuses owners give for not using a dog crate when driving with their best friend and we’d like to discuss why they are invalid.
Trip to the vet? Play date at the dog park?
The drive may be short, but the risk of a car crash does not diminish. In fact, a survey by Progressive Insurance found that 52% of reported crashes occurred five miles or less from home and a whopping 77% occurred fifteen miles or less from home.
So while drivers may not be hitting the interstate, it’s important they put their pup in a safe crate. As you can see in this crash test, the result of a 30 mph crash is pretty violent.
Part of being a pet parent is showing some tough love. Sure, a dog with its head out the window or bounding back and forth in the back seat may be more pleasurable for a dog, but it’s dangerous and distracting to the driver.
The L.A. Times estimates “tens of thousands of car accidents are believed to be caused every year by unrestrained pets.”ABC News says 31% of surveyed drivers admit to being distracted by their dog while driving.
It comes down to setting boundaries – this is my space and this is yours in the car – so the safety of the dog and all passengers is the priority.
Like the old saying goes, “If you think safety is expensive, try having an accident.” Americans spent an estimated $52 billion on our animals in 2012, according to the American Pet Products Association. The bulk of the money went toward pet food and healthcare. We invest in their care, but do not think to protect them in a vehicle where they can be most vulnerable.
Of the four crates that claim to be crash tested in a Center For Pet Safety study, the Gunner Kennel G1 Intermediate™ is the second least expensive, yet top of the line when it comes to safety.
We won’t get sappy here and say if a dog owner loves their dog, they will buy a Gunner Kennel, but the cost can be justified.
This is the last crate you will need to buy. No more replacing the flimsy plastic crates that get brittle and crack after a year of use. Our double-walled rotomolded plastic crate uses the same manufacturing process as an Olympic kayak except double. No more having to buy a new kennel because the cheap door latch won’t keep a dog securely in the crate. From the tie-down pins to the rubber feet, we use the best quality parts to ensure the kennel will last a lifetime. If it doesn’t, it’s backed by a lifetime warranty.
Finally it comes with the peace of mind that you’re traveling with Mans Best Kennel™ and your dog is safe and right where they should be.
Start this New Year off with breaking the bad habit of hitting the road without thinking about the safety issues of traveling with a dog. Rest assured that if you’re not 100% satisfied with the kennel, we offer a money-back guarantee.
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INTERIOR: 21.75" (L - Floor) x 14.5" (W - Floor) x 15.5" (H) / 16.5" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 24.5" (L) x 18.625" (W) x 19" (H) / 20.5" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 27 lb.
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INTERIOR: 25" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 19.75" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 29.5" (L) x 20.5" (W) x 23.5" (H) / 25" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 38 lb.
EXTERIOR
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INTERIOR: 30" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 25" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 34" (L) x 23" (W) x 28.5" (H) / 30" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 48 lb.
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INTERIOR: 33.25" (L - Floor) x 21" (W - Floor) x 29" (H) / 23" (W) at kennel's widest interior point
EXTERIOR: 40.25" (L) x 28" (W) x 33.25" (H) / 34.5" (H) with carry handles
EMPTY WEIGHT: 72 lb.
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G1™ SMALL | 21.75" (L - Floor) x 14.5" (W - Floor) x 15.5" (H) / 16.5" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 24.5" (L) x 18.625" (W) x 19" (H) / 20.5" (H) with carry handles | 27 lb. |
G1™ MEDIUM | 25" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 19.75" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 29.5" (L) x 20.5" (W) x 23.5" (H) / 25" (H) with carry handles | 38 lb. |
G1™ INTERMEDIATE | 30" (L - Floor) x 18" (W - Floor) x 25" (H) / 19" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 34" (L) x 23" (W) x 28.5" (H) / 30" (H) with carry handles | 48 lb. |
G1™ LARGE | 33.25" (L - Floor) x 21" (W - Floor) x 29" (H) / 23" (W) at kennel's widest interior point | 40.25" (L) x 28" (W) x 33.25" (H) / 34.5" (H) with carry handles | 72 lb. |
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Tip: If you don't have a soft measuring tape, use a piece of string or a leash then compare.
Measure from base of tail to end of nose, keeping the tape along the spine.
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GUNNER is the original 5 Star Crash Tested kennel, per the Center For Pet Safety. We created this crate specifically for transportation and that factors into our fit recommendations. In the best interest of your dog, we advise a snug fit for safe travel. If choosing the GUNNER crate for home kenneling, simply slide the toggle above to the right to see the best size.
When primarily used for travel, we always recommend a tight fit in the GUNNER kennel. This protects the dog in the case of an accident: the less wasted interior space the better. Think about it like this – if you’re hitting the brakes too hard, or get into a wreck, you’d rather that your dog have less room to move around inside the kennel. Many customers have also found that their dog feels more secure when traveling in a tighter area too.
For further explanation on this point, let Seth Bynum, a Veterinarian, break it down for you.
For further explanation on this point, let Seth Bynum, a Veterinarian, break it down for you.
Check out the below visual. When the door is closed, the proper fit for safe travel could mean that your dog:
• Is curled
• Paws are tucked
• Rump/tail is resting against the back
Here’s another look for how your dog might look in a crate sized for safe travel, when the door is open:
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