The Dog's Habit Of Sticking The Head Out Of Car Windows
Dog owners would know that a dog can die if left in a car with closed windows when the weather is hot
. But did you know that allowing these pets to stick their heads out of car windows is dangerous as well. A dog owner's tendency to have the pet around at all times is not surprising as dogs are really outstanding companions.
It is not uncommon to see a dog's head sticking out of trendy tote bags. Dogs are well loved and even considered as the owner's baby thus they are commonly made to wear clothes and trendy collars and leashes. Thus it is not uncommon to see dogs wearing dog goggles at the back of cars with the head sticking out of the window and the long hair blowing freely in the wind.
You are certainly aware that your pet is a very curious one. Dogs would want to investigate every interesting smell, sound and movements thus it would be ecstatic if allowed by the owner to run freely without being restricted by a leash. A dog in a speeding car would feel almost the same exhilaration it gets when running at great speed the only difference is that the dog cannot stop to investigate an interesting sound or smell thus to be able to enjoy the passing scenery and to take in the different scents the dog would sticks its head out of the car window. By sticking the head out of the car window, the dog can smell the mouth watering aroma of McDonald burgers being grilled a couple of miles away.
Dogs are runners and the feeling the cooling breeze on their faces is similar to running freely - unrestricted by a leash. Because of the very few sweat glands, dogs can't cool the body easily. Dogs that stick their heads out of car windows and loll their tongues to the fresh breeze can cool the heated body more efficiently.
A dog that sticks the head out of the car window will be admired. The dog owner will not only be noticed but would be admired as well. Allowing the dog to do so would be dangerous. The dog can be injured by the shower of stones and dirt kicked up by the cars wheels. The dog may be well trained and accustomed to sitting serenely inside the car but the honking of another car can startle the dog and cause it to jump out of the window. You want to take the pet with you but you have to make sure that the pet is safe. Accustom the dog to wearing car seat belts and to using dog goggles to ensure the safety of the pet.