Dog-Proofing your Lincoln

Your Lincoln SUV is the family’s home away from home, and that includes all members of the family, even the ones with four legs. When it’s time to take your favorite furry friend for a drive, Rogers Lincoln has some tips. You want fido to enjoy the luxury of a Lincoln with the rest of the family while keeping your cabin in top shape. Here are a few ways to ensure everyone is adequately taken care of.

Safety

Safety is the number one priority for all members of the family, and your dog is no exception. It is safest to have your dog ride in the backseat for two main reasons. First, front seat airbags aren’t designed with dogs in mind, and second, admit it: that cute little guy can be distracting. Ideally, securing your dog in a crate in the backseat is the best option, with the crate firmly attached to the seat. You can easily place food and water inside the crate and it helps to keep things tidy.

The roomy interior of a Lincoln should be able to handle some pretty big crates. Should your breed be too large to accommodate a crate, there are now dog-friendly seat belts you can buy that work with most vehicles. These help ensure Rover will be well secured for the trip. You can even have them custom-made to fit your dog perfectly. 

Keeping Clean

Keeping that quiet, comfortable Lincoln cabin clean is the next step. We recommend waterproof seat covers and all-weather mats if your dog is not able to use a crate. They remain a good backup even with a crate, should a water dish tip over or any number of other accidental spills escape. 

The best way to ensure you don’t have any major cleanup issues is to ensure you’re stopping regularly to let your dog out to stretch and take care of any “business” before returning to the road. By ensuring they’re calm and well-walked, you are less likely to need to worry.

Finally, because you’ll never completely avoid any issues, have a small supply of car-friendly cleaning supplies handy. You’re going to have a few paw or nose prints to deal with, and the experts at Rogers Lincoln will be happy to recommend cleaning supplies that will work and not damage the fine interior of your SUV.

Where will you be going with your dog? Let us know on Facebook. Bring the whole family in comfort and style with a visit to Rogers Lincoln. We’re your Permian Basin source of high-quality Lincoln and used vehicles, including rare finds and late-model luxury options. Indulge yourself: come see us if you’re anywhere in the Midland, Odessa, Stanton, Big Spring, Colorado City, Grandfalls, Gardendale, Pecos, Andrews, or Snyder area, to find your new wheels!

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