My doggy

MaggieQ · Jul 17, 2010

I have a very small dog (8lbs I'd guess) who really likes to try to sit on my lap while driving. He rides with me often and occasionally with kids in the car.

I want him as safe as possible. I'm looking at car harnesses but they all look like they are more for 'cute' than safety, any one have a recommendation of a really good product that will actually restrain him properly in a CRASH?

Thank you so much in advance.

cookie123 · Jul 17, 2010

There's the Pet Buckle that's supposed to be good. I don't know of any other reputable ones.

http://www.immioutdoors.com/petbuckle/

Keeanh · Jul 18, 2010

Our dog had what was supposed to be a proper car harness. I kinda doubt this stuff gets properly crash tested, though. Sorry, can't remember the brand, although I bought it over 15 years ago so who knows if it even exists anymore. She passed away last year, so I'll have to go try to find it in the basement tomorrow.

ETA: It looked quite a bit like the harness PP has linked

Judi · Jul 18, 2010

Or do a crate that can be buckled in.

PrairieGirl · Jul 18, 2010

I've seen these in Petsmart and thought it was a great idea.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3975659

You attach your dog's harness to this booster seat, and the booster seat is anchored to the car with your seatbelt. The dog gets an elevated view to see out the window too. I have also seen a dog kennel which has a "base" like an infant seat, where you can snap the kennel out and take it with you.
I haven't used these items personally, I've just noticed them out there and thought they would work well for smaller dogs.

I have a bigger dog and she has the Comfort Ride Travelin' Dog Harness like this one http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755199 and it works well for her. It's easy to use and she seems to not mind it at all.

Keeanh · Jul 18, 2010

Found it. It's a Hi-Craft, made in England. It was the best I could find back in '94 (pre-internet... how did we live??). I just googled it and it's discontinued. From the pictures, the Pet Buckle looks sturdier anyways.

TerisBoys · Jul 18, 2010

PrairieGirl said:
I've seen these in Petsmart and thought it was a great idea.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3975659

My brother and SIL have one similar for their dogs (chihuahua/mix) - but it's got room for both, and double hooks.

They use Easy Rider harnesses with the booster.

MaggieQ · Jul 18, 2010

Thanks every one! I like that booster so he could see but I have to squeeze him between 2 carseats..

I would love the pet buckle but it wouldn't adjust small enough for my pup.

I think I like the Easy Rider the other similar one has plastic buckles..but that one is only available in XL he needs XS, he is so tiny, lol.

lovinwaves · Jul 18, 2010

My 8lb dog rides in a soft sided kennel in the "well" of our minivan in the very back, OR he rides in a hard sided small kennel behind one of the front seats on the floorboard.

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