Dog boot crates, also known as car boot crates or car kennels, are a popular way to transport dogs in vehicles. These crates are designed to fit in the trunk or boot of a car and provide a safe and comfortable space for dogs during car rides.
Dog boot crates, or dog car crates, dog car cages, dog transit boxes or dog carriers, are designed to fit in your car boot and are known to be the safest way to transport dogs. It’s part of the highway code that dogs MUST be restrained while you are traveling and not doing so can lead to a hefty fine, invalidation or your car insurance, and, even worse, cause an accident. But why are dog boot crates the best option for restraining your dog?
1. Safety.
Dogs that roam free in cars can be a distraction to the driver. Dogs can demand attention, bark at other road users or passers-by, be destructive and chew the vehicle, or be otherwise distracting. Knowing that your dog is safe and contained makes it easier to concentrate on the road and other road users.
MIMsafe crates, sold worldwide, are THE safest dog boot crates. They work with your vehicle’s crumple zone, to ensure that everyone in your vehicle stays safe in the event of an accident. You can read more about how we keep our customers safe on our Safety Design page.
2. Comfort
Some people believe that dogs don’t like to be restrained while traveling. In most cases, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Dogs like to feel safe and secure in a vehicle and most dislike having a harness put on and being restrained by straps. They enjoy having their own space, even more so when provided with lots of comfy bedding and water to drink while traveling.
3. Calming
If your dog barks at other vehicles or dogs while traveling, having their own crate with a cover over it, so that they can’t see the trigger that makes them anxious, means that they can relax while traveling instead of becoming stressed and over-aroused, meaning that they are over threshold before they arrive at their destination.
4. Convenience
Dog boot crates are very convenient. Our crates are depth adjustable so they can be adjusted to fit any vehicle and can be removed when not in use. Just being able to pop your dog in the boot of the car, without worrying about putting them in a harness and getting them strapped in, is so much easier. Even if they are muddy and dirty after a walk, they have their own space so will not wreck the back seat or inside of your car.
If you’d like to know more about our dog boot crates, please get in touch.
