Bringing Your Dog On a UTV Ride

Why ride alone, when you can bring your furry friend on your next UTV ride? Traveling with your dog is a fun way to enhance your riding experience. With the right knowledge, you can enjoy a successful UTV ride with your four-legged friend.

Here are a few important things to know, if you choose to bring your dog on a UTV ride.

Using a Crate

Your dog can ride in your side-by-side, but they shouldn't roam freely in it. It’s extremely easy for an animal to fall or jump off a moving vehicle and get injured. Additionally, if they’re moving around too much it can be distracting to the driver and cause harm to both of you. Remember to keep them secure inside a crate during transport. Use tie-downs to secure your crate to your utility bed and make sure it's tight enough that there’s no risk of the crate slipping off! 

Creating Familiarity with the Crate

It's important to build your dog's familiarity with side-by-side travel, before embarking on a trip. They will likely be nervous at first and require time to adjust to a moving utility vehicle. Slowly Introduce them to a crate in the side-by-side. It might be helpful to begin with short rides around your neighborhood, building up the speed and length of your journey until they’re ready to go on your next adventure! 

Promoting a Comfortable Crate Experience

Try to make the crate experience as comfortable as possible. Make sure that it offers proper ventilation, staying cool in especially hot weather and warm on colder days. If you are riding for a long time, remember to take breaks so your dog can stretch their legs and have a moment of rest! 

There’s no better way to ride than with your dog! Buy your utility vehicle at Central Arkansas Mahindra, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. We also proudly serve Sherwood, Conway, Hot Springs, and the surrounding areas.