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AAA: Two-thirds of Dog Owners Admit to Engaging in Distracting Activities With Their Dogs While Driving

(Vehicle Leash systems from Online K9 Store pictured below)

New survey examines habits of people driving with canine companions and possible distractions

AURORA, Ill., Aug. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans recognize that dogs are wonderful companions and bring their favorite furry friend along on road trips, day trips and even day-to-day errands. However, in a vehicle this can mean added distractions for the driver. A recent survey conducted by AAA and Kurgo asked dog owners how often they drive with their dog and about their habits behind the wheel. The survey found that drivers not only love to bring Fido along, but they also often engage in risky behaviors when man's best friend is along for the ride.

An overwhelming 80 percent of respondents stated that they have driven with their pets on a variety of car trips including day trips, local errands and leisure trips, the pet store, dog parks and to work. However only 17 percent use any form of pet restraint system when driving with their dog. Use of a pet restraint system [such as those available from the Online K9 Store] can aid in limiting distractions and help protect your pet.

"Restraining your pet when driving can not only help protect your pet, but you and other passengers in your vehicle as well," cautioned Beth Mosher, AAA Director of Public Affairs. "An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert roughly 500 pounds of pressure, while an unrestrained 80-pound dog in a crash at only 30 mph will exert 2,400 pounds of pressure. Imagine the devastation that can cause to your pet and anyone in the vehicle in its path."

Click on "Vehicle Leashes and Adapters" to view our products to help protect your pet.

Leashes, Leashes, Leashes...

Are you using the proper leash for your dog? Would you like a more humane leash? What is the best type of leash? Stretchable? Nylon? Bungee? Polypropylene? Tactical? Do you need a single leash? Leash coupler? Do you have one dog? Two dogs? Small dog? Big dog? Pet dog? Working dog? Aggressive dog? Do you travel with your dog in the car? Do you have a goat or other farm animal?

Here's some recommendations...

Our Best Leash for Big Dog: Security Leash 44

Our Best Leash for Two Big Dogs: Security Leash 44 with Security Coupler Short attachment

Our Best Leash for Two Big Dogs if you also transport inside your car: Super Coupler Vehicle Leash 34

Our Best Leash for Medium-size Dog: Standard Leash 38

Our Best Leash for Two Medium-size Dogs: Standard Leash 38 with Standard Coupler Short attachment

Our Best Leash for Small Dog: Standard Leash Junior Bungee 48

Our Best Leash for Two Small Dogs: Standard Leash Coupler Junior Bungee 54

We have the leashes....

We specialize in dog leashes and tactical K9 gear...and we carry only the best! Our store is open to “civilian dog owners” and trainers as well as law enforcement/ military K9 handlers, trainers, and K9 teams. Every dog is not the same so every leash should not be the same. Please browse our store in search of the ideal leash or leash coupler for you and your dog(s)! We even have leashes suitable for ranch and farm animals! If you have a question about a particular product and/or its use, you may "Contact Us" with your question and we will do our best to answer. We are an authorized dealer for Xtreme Pet Products and their Tactical K9 Gear developed by and for Training and Consulting (TAC) Team. We also offer our own customized leashes for patrol K9 handlers. Rebates available for 4-H/FFA programs and law enforcement agencies and trainers for designated products.

FAQ: “Why are some of your leashes more expensive than other leashes?”

The extra cost and what makes some of our “Xtreme” leashes and leash couplers unique is the comfortable, padded handle that cannot collapse on your hand or get wrapped around your wrist and the incorporation of an internal, high-quality “shock cord” or bungee that allows the leash to s t r e t c h approximately 10 inches under full strain before becoming fully extended. Pictured below is the Xtreme difference…

This stretchability makes the leash more user-friendly and much less likely to cause injury to the dog and handler than a conventional fixed-length leash. When a dog forges ahead and reaches the end of a fixed-length leash there is often times a sudden jerk which places excessive pressure on the dog's windpipe and spine as well as the handler’s arm and shoulder.

With a s t r e t c h a b l e leash the dog encounters increasing resistance which gives it advance warning that it is about to come to the end of the leash. The dog quickly learns when it’s time to “back off” prior to reaching the end of the leash. This eliminates the constant jerking that is so often associated with walking a dog. Not only is this more comfortable for the handler it is much healthier for the dog. One customer from California recently said about his new Security Leash 44: "This leash is like an investment in my dog!"

TESTIMONIAL: "I absolutely love the new leash. My two Shitzus are much easier to handle with the leash keeping them together! The quality is awesome and I truely am impressed with it. I plan on ordering another one for a friend." - comment by Gayle from Idaho about her new Standard Leash Coupler Junior Bungee 54

Police K9 equipment that you personally purchase is usually tax deductible or reimbursable! Be sure to keep your receipts!

The Online K9 Store for TacticalK9USA.com operates under the auspices of Training and Consulting (TAC) Team, LLC. TAC Team is owned and operated by a retired police sergeant who is also a former K9 handler.