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Safety should be one of your main priorities when traveling in a car with your dog. Most pet owners treat their dogs like their own child. Just like kids, your furry baby needs to be secured well inside your vehicle, preventing injury for the both of you. Letting your pet climb into your vehicle and sit unrestrained throughout the trip is a disaster waiting to happen. A crash can propel your dog which can potentially cause fatal injuries.

Dog Car Harness

One of the recommended safety precautions you can give your four-legged best friend is a dog car harness. When dog restraints are used correctly, your dog will be kept in place, and you will be worry-free even on long road trips. There are even multi-purpose harnesses available that you can use as a walking leash. Keeping your pet calm and in place can keep him, the driver, and the whole family safe.

Factors You Need To Consider

Determine why you need it.

Dog restraints are more comfortable and sturdy compared to collars, that’s why more and more people are opting for it. However, choosing the right one can be daunting with so many available options out there. Determining why you need it is an essential factor you need to consider. Car harnesses for dogs are a great way to ensure that your pet is safe and secure when you’re on the road.

The right size.

Another critical factor you need to consider is the harness size. You need to buy one that suitably fit the size of your dog. Usually, the size varies from extra small (31 to 36 in) to large (53 to 60 in). But there may be little differences among manufacturers.

Fit.

It is recommended to measure your furry friend first before purchasing a car restraint. All dog car harnesses come with a size chart, diagrams, and measurements. Your pet’s neck, chest, and girth areas all have particular sizes. Buy the bigger size if your pet is in between sizes, you can easily adjust the harness through its straps.

Safety ratings.

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Major manufacturers of dog car harnesses, claim that their products went through rigorous crash tests. Keep in mind though that at the time of writing this article, there are no safety and performance standards yet on these products. However, the Center for Pet Safety is expected to provide industry-wide criteria and standards pretty soon.

Changing harnesses.

Puppies use smaller harnesses compared to older dogs, so expect to change its size as your dog grows. It’s just like when parents buy baby safety seats, where they move to convertibles and booster seats when their kids outgrow the car seat.

Do your research.

Do not buy the first thing you see just because it’s cheap or looked cute. Also, if you don’t take your time, there’s a big chance you will end up with the wrong one and spend more. Make sure to do your research first and read reviews online before making any purchase. Remember that your pup’s safety is at stake here. You also don’t want to put your pet at a higher risk. You may have saved a few dollars, but you may have put your dog’s life in danger.

Dog Car Harnesses vs Seatbelts

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Most of the time, dog owners interchangeably use both terms. However, these safety types of equipment for pets are different from each other.

Dog seat belts are like leashes that you can attach to your pet’s collar and hook into your vehicle’s seat belt. They keep your dog from moving around during the ride but will not ensure protection in the event of a crash.

On the other hand, dog car harnesses are the appropriate safety equipment. They are placed around your dog’s chest using straps or a full vest made of fabric. Not only will they keep your canine stable during a crash, but the force is also retained throughout his whole body, similar to your vehicle’s seat belt.

Walking Harness vs Car Restraints

You may think that a walking harness looked just like a dog safety harness, then think again. Traditional walking harnesses are not safe to use when traveling with your dog in a vehicle. It is in fact highly dangerous since they are not created to endure the pressure from your car’s seat belt. They are likely to break and can choke your beloved pet or worse, send him flying.

happy dog on instagramIf you are a dog owner, you’ve probably taken and posted lots of cute pictures on Instagram. You must have also looked at the Instagram accounts of many other dogs and asked yourself how they became so huge and reached the pinnacle they are right now. You don’t have to worry anymore. You can follow the following tips if you are interested in increasing your dog’s Instagram popularity.

Be flexible while maintaining your brand

Now you are sick and tired of dreaming; you just want to swing into action and begin the journey of transforming the fortunes of your dog online. It’s possible for you to come up with an idea for the personality and design of your dog’s account, but then you might discover that the idea doesn’t seem like the best for your dog. Feel free to change things in the beginning, but the moment you get hold of something that works just stick to it.

Exercise some patience and be prepared – this is important when looking to take great shots of animals

instagram famous dogBeing Instagram famous all boils down to taking great photographs that draw the attention of everyone. But getting the best out of children and animals isn’t that straightforward at all. You might need to take at least 10 photos of your pet before coming close to perfection.

Also, having to take photos of the same dog all the time (even if it’s the most amazing) can become boring at some point. This is a normal occurrence and the only solution is to incorporate some flexibility and creativity into your photo shoots. For instance, use different backgrounds or allow your dog to use different accessories and wears for each shooting session.

Be organized and plan ahead

It’s important to maintain a well-curated feed that has an appealing and organized visual representation. Ensure that the account is well laid out cohesively, with a storyline that consistently reflects your brand.

Develop a tone of voice, likes and comments

There are times when we stare at our dog and wonder what goes on in their minds. But transforming those thoughts into well-crafted Instagram captions is a different issue to strengthen desire of the user to write the comment and likes regularly. Writing captions is not an easy feat. You need to churn out great captions all the time if you must increase the popularity of your dog’s Instagram profile.

You can borrow ideas from other Instagram accounts getting lots of engagements.

Engagement is vital and requires patience

increasing instagram comments on dog photoInstagram is home to many dog enthusiasts and lovers. You need lots of engagements to increase the popularity of your dog’s Instagram profile.  Try to attract more friends from Facebook and other social networks that they liked and commented on Instagram posts of a dog.

Be warned: if you care about increasing engagements for your posts, you will need to devote several hours to work on the account. You should spend a couple of hours each day liking comments, responding to question, etc.

Adopt a strategy that helps you save time

It is important to organize your Instagram activities. You can begin by prioritizing the accounts you are following and try to leave some comments on their posts weekly. Then you can focus on hashtags and other things.

If you have an Instagram account dedicated to your dog, we would be interested in learning your tricks of using it to drive your dog’s popularity through the roof.

Entertainment for children and parents

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The Black Diamond Powerboard is a stand on, track propelled snow machine that carves through the snow like a snowboard. Great for snowbound regions without big hills or mountains, the Black Diamond Powerboard can offer you the fun and action of snowboarding without going to the ski slopes. With a large track footprint the Powerboard supports the weight of the rider allowing you to cruise over even the deepest powder snow. The rubber track features a paddle style tread for an aggressive bite on the snow giving you the ability to travel and maneuver over all types of snowy terrain. Powered by a mid-mounted 200 CC engine, Black Diamond Powerboards can climb over snow covered hills and handle deep power snow. With speeds up to 25 mph you carve and maneuver by leaning and shifting your body weight. The stand-on design does not require you to have any type of special boots or bindings. The easy to operate throttle control in mounted on the T-Bar handle. The handle provides the rider leverage and stability and the handle is adjustable to match a rider’s height. The chassis is mainly constructed out of aluminum for strength and light weight. The engine housing and decking is molded in high density plastic, creating a durable product which will last for many seasons of fun. Currently the product is scheduled to be available in stores this fall.

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Features and Specifications:

  • Adjustable T-Bar handle with throttle control
  • Safety shut-off switch * 200 CC OHV 4 cycle gas engine
  • Rubber Track – Solid one piece track has internal lug direct drive
  • Tread 1 ¾ snow lugs * Approximate Weight 150 lbs.
  • Length 65 inches
  • Height 21 inches (not including the removable handle)
  • Fuel Capacity 1 U.S. gallon
  • Does not require bindings so it can be ridden regular or “goofy” stance
  • Available in black
  • Patents Pending