b'Summer Safety Crash TestedThe Bergan line of restraints are65% of dog owners crash-tested. The Bergan harnesshave driven while (shown left), double loops on thedistracted by their pets back of the harness, allowing foras passengers, including: easy transition from car to walking.Plush padded chest pad and soft52% who say they have nylon straps for comfort. Added con-petted their dogs venience with front connect D-ring.while driving. The Bergan carriers have a safety-tested Seat-Belt Loop to secure pets20%of drivers allowed in the car. And the Booster Pettheir dog to sit in Carrier doubles as a carrier andtheir lap while driving. booster seat.Shop: Dog Mania & Cats, Dade City13% of drivers Dog Lovers, Tarpon Springsadmitted to giving food Pet Food Warehouse, St. Petersburgor treats while driving. Leo & Luckys, ParrishThe Doggie Bag, LakelandBuckling Up Isnt Just For HumansThe National Safety Council reports that 2.5 mil-lion rear-end collisions occur every year. Seventypercent of people traveling with their dogs are notrestraining them. Those are scary odds. Whethermakingaquicktriptothestoreoraroadtripacross town, restraining our dogs in the car is an Impact Harnessimportant step toward preventing accidents.Kurgo, known for theirParents dont let their children travel in the car durable travel and outdoorwithout a seatbelt or with their head hanging out pet accessories, put eightthewindow,andpetparentsshouldfollowthat years of development intosame rule, said Kristen Levine, pet advocate. She its crash-tested Impact Dogrecommends that dogs be secured either in a pet Car Harness. A single piececrate, by a dog harness connected to a seat belt, or of tubular webbing withbehind a divider to keep the pet in the cargo area reinforced bar tacking results in the utmost safety and comfort.of a wagon or SUV. Constructed to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardsAccordingtoJenniferHuebner-Davidson, created for child restraint systems.TrafficSafetyProgramsfortheAmerican Shop:Country Oaks Animal Hospital, Palm HarborAutomobile Association (AAA), small pets, travel- Dog Mania & Cats, Dade City; Dog Gone Holistic, Lithia and Riverviewing at just 30 miles per hour, are a potential projec- Dog Lovers, Tarpon Springs; Pet Food Warehouse, St. Petersburgtile in a car crash. An unrestrained 10-pound dog Leo & Luckys, Parrish and The Doggie Bag, Lakelandwill exert 300 pounds of pressure in an accident.An 80-pound dog involved in a car accident at 30mph becomes a force of 2400 pounds.62THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'