Dog car safety products: on test - Introduction

Most of us wouldn't travel without a seatbelt on, or with children loose in the boot, so why do we treat our canine passengers differently.

In a crash, an unrestrained pet could fly forwards – injuring or killing itself and others in the car. An unrestrained dog could also cause havoc if it escaped onto the road after an accident.

We've rounded up some of the best products available to help keep you and your dog safe while in the car.