Make Your Dog Car-Friendly

Taking your dog with you in the car doesn't have to be a nightmare for your car's interior. You can do several things to protect your car while you have your dog with you. When you take steps to protect the interior of your car, you will be able to take your dog with you more often without the risk of damage. Here are some steps you can take to make your dog car-friendly.

One important thing to do when you are going to have your dog in the car is to keep their nails trimmed. Short nails will help prevent your dog from scratching your seats and the inside panels of the doors. Trimmed nails can even prevent holes in the seat, which are caused by long nails.
A dog's nails should be trimmed to the point right before the quick. The quick of the nail is the pink part, and this is where the blood vessels go to.

You can choose from a variety of nail clippers, including ones with built-in guards to help you cut them to the right length. Also, the vet's office and a grooming salon will cut your dog's nails for you for a small fee. To help your dog keep their nails shorter, take them on more walks on pavement, which may wear their nails down enough that they don't even need to be clipped.

Train your dog to sit on one seat in your car. When your dog sits in one seat, it makes it easier for you to clean up any fur if they shed in the car, as well as dirt they may track in the car. Also, most dogs pant when they are in the car, and this will often cause them to drool. When your dog has drooled in one spot instead of all over the back seat, you will only have to worry about disinfecting their designated area.

Restraints are available for you to purchase that keep your dog in one spot. Another benefit of using a dog restraint is the restraint will help to keep your dog safe in an accident. The restraints also keep your dog from climbing on you, so your dog won't interfere with your ability to drive safely.

Even if your dog requires very little grooming, have them groomed regularly if they go in the car often. Regular grooming helps cut down on that dog smell and shedding.

If your dog is a heavy shedder, put a dog sweater on them before they go in the car. Dog shirts are available that are made of thin material that you can put on them on warmer days. You can also use one of your T-shirts if you have a larger dog or a child's T-shirt if you have a smaller dog.

While following all the tips in this article will help to cut down on the fur, dirt, and odors left in the car from your dog, some traces will still be left behind from them that you can see and smell.

A professional car wash will be able to get your car's interior much cleaner and fresher than you could easily do on your own. That's because a professional car wash will have powerful vacuums and specially formulated cleaners to get your car in top condition.

When you are ready to have your car washed and detailed, bring your car to Grand Prix Car Wash San Pablo and we will remove all traces of your dog.