We’ve been saying “summer’s just around the corner” in Ontario for a while now, and although the weather has been cooler than usual, it’s never too early to talk about dogs in cars. One company that has reached the finish line first on that issue is Tesla, who announced a Tesla Dog Mode in February.
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Car Seat Belts for Dogs
Treat reviews for dog seat belts like reviews for children’s car seats: safety first. You’re not investigating convenience options like you might for your next productivity software package. Instead, you’re trying to figure out how to keep you, your pet, and any other occupants in the car safe in case of a crash.
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Preparing for & Surviving the Family Road Trip
“Are we there yet?” I’m certain many articles and blog posts about the family road trip start with that question. It’s not for lack of creativity! It’s because that question encompasses everything in the family road trip experience: restless children, parents at the end of their wits, and everyone strapped into a tiny room on four wheels, anticipating the fun to come.
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Driving with Your Pets to Florida
If this is the first time you’re traveling with your pet to Florida, don’t leave overnight accommodations to spur-of-the-moment planning. The last thing you want is to be dead tired and trying to book a room at a hotel or bed & breakfast that doesn’t allow pets. Using an app, like BringFido, can help you plan ahead and ease some of the stress that traveling with your pet can cause.
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Driving With Dogs
If your dog drives with you unsecured, you’re not alone. Last year, Volvo US conducted a national study of 2,000 American dog owners and found that 97% of pet owners drive with their dogs, but many of them do so unsafely…
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Driving While Pregnant
Driving while pregnant presents women with many challenges. Nausea, stiff joints, a growing abdomen, a seemingly shrunken bladder…the list sometimes seems endless. But a seatbelt is necessary. According to a 2012 article published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, motor vehicle accidents injure about 92,000 pregnant women every year in the US. So, should you stop driving?
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A Packing List for Your Spring Break Road Trip
Planning a family road trip? Take a look at our spring break road trip list to save time, simplify the process, and ensure that you don’t forget anything…
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How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Babies
Do not buy a used car seat just to save money. That includes hand-me-down car seats from your siblings and/or best friends who are trying to help you out. There are a few reasons for this.
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Great—and Needed!—Winter Accessories for Your Vehicle
By Lori Straus Winter brings with it a whole new rule book for protecting your car from the weather. Purchasing some necessary accessories may cost a few extra dollars, but some will help keep your car in good condition while others are completely necessary to drive in the winter. In this blog post, I’ll cover
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Does Driving with Children Stress You Out?
You’re not alone. A survey commissioned by Hyundai Canada found that safety concerns when driving with children is huge for a majority (84%) of parents.
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