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AAA: 1 in 3 TN dog owners ride unrestrained
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: On National Dog Day, AAA says a new survey found that while most Tennessee dog owners know pets should be restrained in vehicles, one in three still allows dogs to ride unrestrained. AAA reports 54% of Tennesseans own a dog and nearly one in three take their pet in the car at least weekly, warning unrestrained dogs can become hazards in sudden stops or crashes.
WHO: AAA; Tennessee dog owners; Tennessee motorists
WHAT: AAA survey results indicate many Tennessee dog owners still let dogs ride unrestrained in vehicles.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 8:19 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: AAA issued the reminder on National Dog Day, citing survey findings that unrestrained dogs can become serious hazards during sudden stops or crashes.
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