Doggy Tip- Dog Days of Summer

Dog Tip- If you travel in the car with your dog make sure on hot days the metal from the seat belt does NOT touch them. Hot metal burns. When it's really hot out try to park your car in the shade. And carry a thick white towel (white reflects) in your car. Place it over the metal part of the seat belt so it will not get as hot.

If you put your dog in the back of a pick-up truck make sure he is safely and securely tied in the back so he can't jump or fall out of the truck. He could be tossed out when you make a sudden stop or take fast turns. So be careful! And don't drive on the Freeway! Make sure metal flooring is not hot on his paws. You can carpet floor with cheap carpet. Or lay a blanket on it.
Personally, I don't recommend putting your dog in the back of an open truck because if the rope is too long it can strangle them if they jump out or fall out with the rope tied around their neck. And there is a chance that going over a bump your dog could have problems with the rope and hurt himself. If you are worried about dog hairs or your dog being muddy and that's why you put them in the back, try putting old towels down in the front and let them lie on it.