A lot of dogs enjoy going for "car rides." According to an ariticle I read: Most dogs cannot contain their excitement upon hearing these words and realizing that they are going for a ride. If your dog is like this, it can be great fun to take your dog all over the place: To the park, on vacation, even tagging along with you on errands! But, there are some safety precautions that you should take when traveling with your dog to ensure everyone's safety.

It is always a good idea to restrain your dog while riding in the car. If you have an SUV, station wagon, van, or any type of car with a trunk open to the inside of the car, you can have your dog ride in the back separated from you by a gate or a net. If you have a regular car, there are special dog seat-belts and other types of restraints available. This insures that your dog will not come flying forward into the windshield if you stop short. A lot of dogs are always trying to climb into the front seat and distracting their owner from the serious business of driving. (I am well aware of this as Dimitri does this all the time! I have to keep telling him to get in the back, which he does; but this he has short term memory and before long, he is back in the front with me!)

This can be very dangerous and can cause an accident. So always restrain your dog while driving and you will be able to concentrate on the road.