Tesla Launches ‘Dog Mode’ to Help Furry Friends Stay Safe While Waiting in Car Besides controlling cabin temperature, a message is also displayed on-screen to inform passersby the doggos are ok.

Tesla's latest over-the-air software update adds two clever features called Sentry Mode and Dog Mode, respectively. Both were requested by Tesla owners on Twitter.

Even if you own a Tesla with “Dog Mode,” the safest way to protect your pet from dangerous tempratures is to leave them at home, or only bring them on errands where they can accompany you inside.

When we leave her in the car, we put our Tesla 3 air conditioning system on DOG. This displays a message for passersby on the console screen saying, “My owner will be back soon. Don’t worry!