Crash Tested Crates

At DT Boxes, safety is paramount! We are committed to providing the best for your pet, and we've invested significant time and resources into testing our crates to ensure maximum safety during travel. Our crates undergo rigorous rapid deceleration sled testing, the same method used for baby seats. Because we understand that pets are beloved family members, we've held our products to the highest human safety standards. 

Sled Testing

Many competitors fall short of our testing standards and often fail to provide evidence or results online. At DT Boxes, transparency and honesty with our customers are essential values. We are proud of our testing results and have nothing to hide. The sled test we use is a comprehensive structural assessment designed to ensure that your dog remains secure in their DT Box during a sudden collision. Imagine you're driving with your dog safely secured in a DT Box in the back of your car. Suddenly, another vehicle crashes into yours, causing a rapid deceleration. This is where our sled test comes into play.

To ensure our crates can protect your dog in such a situation, we conduct a comprehensive structural assessment called a sled test. During this test, we place dummies representing your dog's weight—two 25kg dummies for our double crate and one 25kg dummy for our single crate—inside the crates. We then simulate a severe collision with a 10G impact, which means the force experienced is ten times greater than the weight of the crate and dummies combined.

By subjecting our crates to this intense test, we confirm that they can withstand extreme forces. This rigorous testing process guarantees that, even in a sudden and severe collision, our DT Boxes will remain secure, keeping your beloved pet safe.

Check out the video below to see our crates being tested. While it may not appear very fast on screen, rest assured that this is a high-impact test designed to ensure maximum safety.

REAR-END COLLISION

Some of our customers express concerns about rear-end collisions, noting that our tests may not appear to address this scenario. However, rest assured, we account for rear-end impacts in our design. The special polymer used in our boxes absorbs impact much better than materials like aluminum. While aluminum can dent in an accident, our crates maintain their shape and effectively absorb the force. Recently, one of our customers experienced a rear-end collision on the motorway at 70mph. Despite the severe impact, the crate remained in perfect condition, keeping their dogs safe. Don't just take our word for it. Read below the customer's testimonial!  

TESTIMONIAL

(Photos from Yasmin at Bear Basics Canine Academy)

"Yesterday afternoon, we were involved in an accident on the motorway. We were travelling around 65-70mph in the inside lane when all of a sudden we felt a bang and were jolted forward at some force, the van then spun out and we spun at least twice before the rear of the van banged into the central reservation. We must've travelled 50 yards out of control. Thanks to Nick's reactions, we didn't end up rolling into the van.

It turned out a van travelling in the outside lane had a blowout on a tyre, causing his van to veer over 3 lanes at 70+mph and unfortunately we were in the path of that van.

Our immediate thoughts were "are the dogs okay?". Luckily they were, albeit they were stressed out but no physical harm was done and that's thanks to DT Boxes! Their crates saved our dogs from serious harm and potential death.

Our crates came away totally unharmed, except for Luna's door being totally bent inwards but that was from the Yeti box banging into it.

I do believe the solidness of the crates prevented the van from being in a worse condition and had we not had crash tested crates, the outcome could've been totally different.

Please, please, PLEASE, invest in some GOOD quality crash tested crates. Whether you drive to the park and back or travel on the motorway, a crash is a crash. Whether you are going 30mph or 70mph, damage can still be done.

If your dog travels in the boot or travels loose in the car, please consider investing in some crates. It's a lifetime investment that may put you out of pocket for a while but at least you know your dog will be safe and unharmed.

Thank you DT Boxes for providing such high quality crated and potentially saving our dogs lives" - Yasmin

Head-on Collision

At DT Boxes, we know our customers are excellent drivers and, thankfully, rarely experience accidents. However, sometimes collisions are unavoidable. Recently, one of our customers was involved in a severe crash. While their car was severely damaged, their DT Box remained unscathed. Upon inspection, it was found that our box was in perfect condition and did not need to be replaced, despite the accident's severity. This was a huge relief for the owner, and we were thrilled to know that, despite the unfortunate circumstances, everyone was okay. Check out the photos below to see the crash and the remarkable resilience of our box.

(photos from India JD. Our DT in the Ford Puma)

Your dog's safety is paramount, which is why choosing a secure crate for travel is essential. While our crates are excellent for containing dogs and easy to clean, safety remains the top priority. At DT Boxes, we are a reliable company committed to providing strong, safe crates for your dog. Trust us to keep your furry family members protected on every journey!