Reddit mentions: The best dog car harnesses

We don't live in Colorado (yet, we actually just started to apply for jobs out there and hope to move to the Denver-area later this year. We've already mapped out the drive and done some brainstorming about where we'll stay on the road since from where we live (Pittsburgh), it's about a 24 hour drive, so let me know if you need any help on the research we've done on that), but do camp (in OH, PA, and MD), hike, and road trip with our 1.5 year old Golden Retriever pretty frequently when the weather is warm. I'll discuss what we have for our dog's set ups.

Road Trips

• Car Harness (we use the Ruffwear Loadup) to help keep him safe in the car and to keep him in the backseat
  
• Car Seat Cover to protect your car
  
• Cleanup Supplies just in case your dog gets sick (my policy if that if you have them, you probably won't need them. But that one time you don't have them is when you'll probably need them). We keep a bottle of Nature's Miracle and paper towels in the trunk.
  
• Something to carry your dog's kibble in. We use the Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie
  
• Travel Dog Bowls. We really like these Doggie Bento Bowls for travel, since they're sturdy and the top one is keeps water in without leaking.
  
• Treats
  
• Crate for the hotel room/wherever you'll be staying on the road if your dog is crate trained.
  
• Leash and poop bags for when you take your dog out to potty at various rest stops, etc.
  
• Toys for when you get to your destination/your nightly lodging
  
• A bag to put everything in. We just use a folding duffle we've had lying around the house for a while.
  
• Collar with vaccination tags, as well as a tag with your home address (if it's a short trip) or the address of where you will be staying (if it's a longer trip)
  
• Doggie First Aid Kit (include items such as disinfectant, hydrogen peroxide (can be used to clean wounds or induce vomiting), vet wrap, gauze pads, activated charcoal, tick key, thermometer, ace wrap, scissors, tweezers, styptic powder, etc.)
  
  Camping
  
  
• Tie-out stake and tie-out line for the campsite. It's extremely useful not having to hold your dog's leash constantly while you're setting up camp, starting fires, collecting wood, etc.
  
• Something for your dog to sleep on (optional). We use the Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Bag and the Ruffwear Highlands Sleeping Pad (we got both for over half off at L.L. Bean). Summit usually ends up ditching the sleeping bag and trying to climb into ours and cuddle though. The sleeping pad is really nice to have since we can easily move it to near the fire so he has a nice place to lay.
  
• Toys you don't mind getting dirty. We especially like light up and glow in the dark toys for at night around the campsite since we can actually find them once it starts to get dark.
  
• Food and some way to store it (we generally use the Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie for this too and store it in either the car or a bear box when it's not being used).
  
• Travel Bowls. For camping we tend to use the Ruffwear Quencher Cinch for food.
  
• Water and bowl (we use a Nalgene Bottle with a [Pupwerks PupCup](http://www.pupwerks.com/shop/the-original-pupcup, which when not in use, fits snugly on the bottom of the water bottle)).
  
• Treats
  
• Leash and poop bags
  
• Doggie First Aid Kit
  
• Light-up Dog Necklace to make your dog easier to see at night
  
  Hiking
  
  
• Harness/backpack. Summit has the Ruffwear Palisades Pack for hiking, but so far has only used the removable harness from it and not the pack (we didn't want him carrying the pack last summer while he was still growing and can't wait to try this summer).
  
  
• Leash and poop bags. We really like the Chaco Dog Leash since it has a buckle to allow us to clip him to different places, and you can adjust the leash to clip it around yourself to walk hands-free if needed.
  
  
• Longline or Flexi-leash (controversial, we personally hate flexi-leashes EXCEPT if we're hiking in an area where there are not many people/dogs nearby. I would not recommend it unless your dog has excellent recall in addition to the flexi). This allows your dog to wander a little farther away from you and sniff and explore on his own a little bit.
  
• Water and bowl (we use the Nalgene with the Pupwerks PupCup again for hiking)
  
• Treats
  
• Doggie First Aid Kit, especially if it's a longer or overnight hike
  
  Additionally, for camping, I'd strongly recommend doing some camping training in your home before taking your dog camping for real. We set our tent up in our living room and slept in it at home a couple of times with our dog just to let him get a feel for what things would be like before we went outside camping for the first time. Lots of treats were involved to show him that being calm in the tent was a good thing. Also start small. The first time we took our dog camping was at a campsite in Ohio about 20 minutes from our parents' house. We made sure it was just one night and that we had an easy-out in case Summit wasn't ready and started to freak out or disrupt the other people camping. Everything went perfectly but if Summit hadn't been having a good time, we could have quickly packed up and left and slept at either of our parents' houses where he would have felt more comfortable.
  
  In terms of hiking, also start small. Start with shorter, easier hikes that take maybe 30-60 minutes. Then work up to longer, steeper, more challenging hikes.
  
  Finally, for road tripping, especially in places that you don't know as well, I strongly recommend taking a look at bringfido.com and dogfriendly.com. These websites will allow you to easily look up different dog-friendly establishments (such as restaurants, hotels, parks, activities, etc.) in the areas that you are traveling.
  

Hey Amelia, I'm Tina welcome to raoa! I was a Nanny for a few years as well and miss it, but my family moved across country! How old are the children you take care of? Cool intro and contest idea- you've already hopped into a great start in the community!

Here are 5 things that would greatly help me:

1- LED dog collar. My boyfriend and I take our dogs down to the field and let them run away, but we lose them sometimes cause they get excited hearing a bird. We have one collar already but they never run in the same direction, so having another would be great.

2- Dog Car Seatbelt clip. Another item for my rambunctious pups who enjoy car rides like it's no one's business. Sometimes they get in our face or want to be on our lap and it's distracting and I'm afraid of it causing an accident but there's currently no way to keep them secluded to the back.

3- This puzzle book. I love mazes, sudoku, and puzzles to keep my brain working haha

4- Pop Socket for my phone. I'm quite clumsy and drop my phone pretty often. Plus, it's mermaid!

5- Sloth Skirt. I love wearing skirts and feeling pretty, plus it's got sloths all over it!




I'm gonna nominate /u/LaLocaChristina because she's been here and always contributes positivity and is very generous when gifting. She's also taking a big leap and moving so this could lift her spirits if she needs it because I'm pretty sure everyone could agree that moving can be stressful!

Hi there! My dog has a very similar attitude regarding car rides- she thinks they’re sketchy at best. At this point, we’ve done a 9 hour car ride together, and a week from today we’ll start a cross country move that’ll total around 35 hours of driving. Here are my tips!

• Does she get carsick? That’s the reason my dog isn’t a huge fan of cars, she gets nauseous even on the shortest trip. Benadryl certainly does help, just make sure you’re dosing correctly! It also makes her sleepy, which is a bonus. On our last car trip she slept for 4 hours straight, and she only got sick in the last 5 minutes of the trip because we didn’t keep up with the Benadryl. Some people on here are super uncomfortable with giving dogs any OTC medicine, but I’ve been told by multiple vets and our dog trainer that Benadryl is safe. I’m also pregnant and I feel like if it’s gentle enough for me to have, it’s probably okay for her, lol.
  
  
• If she does get carsick but it can be under control with Benadryl, I’d offer high-value, long lasting chews or filled Kongs. Ours loves tracheas and gets the occasional no-hide, which is a rawhide alternative. She also super loves frozen Kongs filled with cream cheese and pumpkin, or anything with hard boiled eggs- they may make your car a little smelly but they’ll keep her occupied.
  
  
• If you can look at your route ahead of time and plan a stop in the middle somewhere where your dog can run, either somewhere like a dog park or a rest stop (you can use a long-line leash and a harness!), that could be beneficial for her too! If you don’t plan on making this sort of stop that’s okay, too. One or two potty stops should be more than enough, and really since she’s fully grown she could last that long without a potty stop.
  
  
• Regarding environmental conditions, I have two tips! The first is to choose one of two things: a soft crate or a harness with a doggy seatbelt. If your dog is small enough, I’d recommend a soft crate. This will keep the pup contained and not able to climb all over you. My dog is a very tall 55 pounds, and my car is way too small for that size of soft crate, so she has a harness that she wears in the car (with the ring on the back) and we bought these seatbelts from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1510160438&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=dog+seat+belt&psc=1). My only complaint with them is that once, she stepped on the part of the car that the seatbelt clips into and was able to get out, but I just reached back and clipped her in.
  
  
• I would also suggest, no matter whether you use the soft crate or harness, to lay down a blanket or some towels that smell like home. These will serve a dual purpose of comforting your dog as well as making for easy clean up in the event of barf.
  
  I hope this helps!! If you have any questions or need clarification let me know!

My girl loves car rides but she loves to move around A LOT. My car isn’t big enough to fit her crate but I do have a steel rope that I have tethered to the anchors under my back seat (idk what they’re called but the thing you would lock a car seat onto.)

It doesn’t restrict her mobility 100%, she can enjoy the window breeze without being able to jump out and she can’t jump in the front seat while I’m driving (which was an issue when she was little.)

this is the one I got when she was about 6 months old and she’s tried to chew through it when she was younger but it’s held up well. (sorry if the link is wonky, I’m on mobile.)

Stay safe! I know he wants to hang out with you but the earlier you teach him that he can’t be on your lap when you’re driving, the better! 💓

See this post about restraining devices. The OPs situation was slightly different than yours but the information/discussion on the restraint systems is the same. Devices that have been tested and passed to earn a safety-certification to withstand the G-forces of a crash at 30mph range from $90 to Very Expensive.

If you're looking for something to specifically restrain the dog from a police officer standing next to the driver's side window, rather than to prevent the dog from becoming a projectile in the car, you may look at the Kurgo Tru-Fit Safety Harness. Note that while both the regular ($15) and "enhanced" model ($30) of this harness catastrophically failed safety testing as seen in this video the "enhanced" model has all metal hardware and would more reliably restrain a large muscular dog from the officer.

If I were in your situation and assuming you already have a harness, I would simply purchase this $25 Kurgo swivel tether for seatbelts and affix it to whatever harness you already have. None of these options will protect either you or the dog in a crash! but will accomplish your stated goal. Consider getting the Sleepypod Clickit harness despite its expense ($90) as it is the only harness system tested that passed the safety testing done by the Center for Pet Safety.

I suppose a crate, cage, or other barrier system could work but the only models that are effective at 30mph testing are >$400 which is why I always recommend a harness (and training).

Looks like you have a good list going, remember to update your pups microchip with your address and get him/her a tag with your details.

We got a 36 inch crate and it's plenty big for our boy (he's around 30 pounds).

Puppia harness is a great starter harness, it's soft and doesn't have a bunch of metal jingling pieces which our puppy HATED on his harness our breeder gave us.

Kibble, check out dog food advisor for reviews and ratings of foods content, we were using grain free salmon and sweet potato from chicken soup for the soul, it's decently priced and well rated I can't find it anywhere atm so we're switching him back to their normal kibble.

Salmon Oil is a lifesaver in the winter, our pup gets terribly dry skin and extremely itchy without it.

Start out with a puppy kong, they sell kong fillers that are cheese and peanut butter flavored, our puppy was pretty picky at first and only ate the cheese one, didn't like frozen kongs either.

I'd start with a Basic Collar here's a Dog Tag Silencer and a Break-away collar for outdoors or dog park. A dog was choked unconscious at our park so I typically just keep our guys ID tags on his harness and don't use a collar, but if you do I definitely recommend a break-away if you are primarily using a harness with it.

Items we found useful: Bed Liner, Crate Fence, Kong, Stainless Steel Bowls (highly reccomend US made do not buy any made in China for health reasons), Zippy Paws Hide and Seek toys, Potty/accident cleaner, Potty Bells, Anti-chew Bitter Apple spray, 50 ft Leash, Retractable Leash, Soft stop Leash extender, Car Seat Belt, Car Booster Seat, Gentle Shampoo, Comb, Travel Water Bottle, Flirt Pole, Special Treats, Chew Stick, Greenies

Sorry for the HUGE list lol, feel free to ask any questions!

I'm so sorry for you OP, I hope that you and your pup are reunited soon. I also take my dogs every where and like you I tend to leave the windows down to let them enjoy the drive. I was always paranoid that one of them would jump out, so I did some looking and found that they sell set belts and restraints. I linked one below to give you a better idea of what I mean. Its long enough to let them move around, but short enough to keep them from trying to make a break for it. I wish you the best of luck!

Doggy car restraint

We have had it about a year and it's great! Use it every day. Just make sure you measure closely for proper sizing and fit

ICEFANG Small Dog Molle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078N3HXTL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I would highly suggest adding a seatbelt climb to any dog harness for ride safety.

Dog Seat Belt Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety - 2 Pack - Adjustable Safety Belt Pet Leash - Heavy Duty Nylon - Universal Fit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076TC88MV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x8gVCb931DZ6G

90lbs Doberman owner here. It can be done, it just takes a few dollars, and some practice with your dog.

• You want a sling/hammock. Don't skimp on the price of this. Not saying the one you linked to is bad (I have no idea, really), but cheaping out on the hammock for your car is kinda dumb :)
  

• You can buy door protectors. They are not perfect - my dog manages to sometimes pull them out of window (they sit there with tabs that go between the glass and the rubber seal), but they're better than nothing.
  
• Get a travel harness. Giving your dog just enough freedom to reorient themselves but not enough so that they can cause an accident/damage your backseat/doors is essential. Also, if you get rear-ended, the last thing you want is an un-tethered dog flying towards your windshield.
  
• To work with the above harness (or any harness, really), get a seatbelt clip. It'll let you connect them directly to the seatbelt clip in the back seat, which is great.
  
• Get the interior of your vehicle vacuumed/detailed every month or so. Dogs gonna dog :)

I this booster seat for my dog coupled with a headrest seatbelt I clip to her harness. For the booster seat, the seat belt goes through the bottom of it to keep it secure. I purchased bc I saw the reviews of people who had gotten into wrecks and their dogs were better off than the driver!

She loves it, it allows hers to see more and sit more comfortably in the back seat while preventing her moving around.

Ok it’s not letting me link so :

K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Dog Car Seat Large Gray 14.5" x 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_81iODbQ9N98V6

SlowTon Dog Seatbelt, 2 Pack Pet Car Seat Belt Headrest Restraint Adjustable Puppy Safety Seat Belt with Elastic Bungee and Reflective Stripe Connect with Dog Harness in Vehicle for Travel Daily Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DC45HKX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z5iODbYKMJ7MA

I use the kurgo leash and Zipline for the back of the Jeep. I installed the zipline just behind the front seats over the roll cage (I don't keep the back seat in) and my Husky can go from side to side and not jump or fall out. The leash has different tether lengths so you can adjust as needed. I would suggest adding a swivel connector between the zipline and the leash. My dog goes in circles and without the swivel got the leash all curled up.

Kurgo Leash and Zipline(TM) Dog Car Restraint https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002AN6STC/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_NNtBCbA9EWWD3

For my little pug co pilot I used the kurgo tether and his harness. It plugs into the seat belt and keeps him secure. We unknowingly tested this and it worked wonderfully. The only note I will make here is he was an old man and very subdued. If your dog is a mover and shaker they could step on the seatbelt release and undo it. Just something to consider.

Kurgo 01965 Direct to Seatbelt Tether Dog Seat Belt & Dog Car Seatbelt, Blue https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07D8XRNWR/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_KYtBCbA0FDPV7

Hope this helps, we all want our Jeep dogs to be happy safe dogs

Get one of these for your backseat and let the dog have the back seat. It's fantastic. It comes with a couple leashes where one end is a seatbelt clip. He can't fall into the floor this way and has padding across the whole backseat. Plus it's waterproof. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMZ11TX

Also get him a harness (chest-attach area) like this and seatbelt him in, either with the above or with this one's carabiner. Helps give him an anchor and keeps him safer. Keeps him away from you a bit better too, distracting you is the #1 safety factor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00164ZWBG or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064ACNLO

Here's the link to one such product

Also, I have a Cattle dog too, fucking loves car rides. Before my jeep I had a pickup and put him in the back once when I was headed home from the dog park. I had a bungee set up on the tow points and a 6 foot leash hooked in to that. I reversed out of my parking spot and he jumped out, leash and all. Ever since then I've been real paranoid to only roll down the window half way and stuff. But alas in the past year or so I've decided to test it and put the window down all the way. So far so good! Not on the highway, just around town n stuff. But he loves it and doesnt even give me the vibe of jumping out, so I'm not too worried and seeing him like that makes me smile.

Not the best pic, but here he is enjoying the wind

Here is a really high-quality harness. I use these for my boys. They're padded, fully adjustable, and crash-tested.

Like please PLEASE get one of these for Chief. Keep that sweet baby safe.

Super cool! Also please make sure your dogs have harnesses and are buckled in while driving. In the event of a crash it could save their life.

https://www.amazon.ca/Solvit-Products-62405-Harness-20-55Lbs/dp/B00JZHRXJU/ref=asc_df_B00JZHRXJU/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292866882123&hvpos=1o8&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15262172415306491471&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001627&hvtargid=pla-353604007613&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/PETNINJA-Adjustable-Durable-Vehicle-Seatbelt/dp/B073F924JV/ref=asc_df_B073F924JV/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292866882123&hvpos=1o10&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15262172415306491471&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001627&hvtargid=pla-380491159644&psc=1

I have a seat cover for the back seat and it works great because it's waterproof. Our puppy has thrown up in the car a few times and I was sooo happy I had the seat cover. We also use a harness that clips to the seatbelt. You have to buy a piece that clips from the harness to the seatbelt separately, or just rig some way to tie the harness to the seat, like through those child seat mount thingies. The seat cover actually has velcro slots in the seat area to slip a harness connector or seatbelt through it. I found it at Marshall's in the pet section for less money than amazon.

I use this in the rear of my 4Runner. Not this exact one. But it’s but this hammock style. The one I got was from petco and cost about $60. I’ve had it a year and it’s held up really well. Waterproof, machine washable etc

I’d recommend this hammock style
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07546Y6TB/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1523637118&sr=8-8&keywords=dog+car+hammock+seat+cover&dpPl=1&dpID=41j7KySDBxL&ref=plSrch



In conjunction with the hammock style cover. Get these seat belts. They will hook to your existing harnesses and clip right into your car seat buckles. No additional fuss required. Super simple. You can tighten or loosen the slack depending on how much movement you want to give the dog.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014W40TSW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523637363&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dog+seat+belts&psc=1

I know these exact seat Belts work because I had the unfortunate pleasure of having them tested. A guy ran a red light and hit the front side of my 4Runner at 55mph. The hammock style cover and having him seat belted with those belts in harness kept him completely uninjured! He was scared and shaken up. But completely healthy. No sprang, cuts, bruises etc.

Hope this helps.

oh, he is so cute!!! I let mine sit up front in my lap when he was tiny and now he always tries to sit up front, even though he is way too big.

There is a great little seat belt for dogs that clips onto their harness and into the seat belt itself. Great for car rides and gives them enough room to stick their head out the window.

I use these.

Amazon Link

I use them with my 40lb Pit mix in her Blueberry harness.

To my knowledge they aren't "crash certified" but they clip into the seatbelt receiver and lock. Definitely better than nothing and I think they will do a fine job if ever needed.

Yeah but as I said I do worry about that, and I mentioned that I use a harness that attached to the seatbelt clip would keep him secure to the seat before the airbag deployed. I think that would work well, I just need to get better about hooking all it up each trip.

Like this thing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J8GJL8O/

I use a puppy seatbelt. It’s a super short leash (dog seatbelt) that clips to the dog harness (NOT collar). And then the car’s seatbelt loops through the short leash. It keeps the pup safe and off your lap.

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.NhACbA0HZJV2

FWIW, I just bought these seat belts for my dog, which are a great deal ---- my dog chewed through both in the car and I figured "meh, they were less than $10, no biggie".... The company emailed me to ask how they were and when I told them what happened they sent me new ones, 2 day shipping, for free!
Highly recommend.

If the dog is a wrong fit for your family, don't feel obligated to keep her.

But, if you do want to work with her, there are a few things that I'd suggest based on your post:

1. A harness instead of a collar for walks so she doesn't choke herself. I recommend [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Ruffwear-Front-Harness-X-Large-Pacific/dp/B01M3U4G66/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1479411295&sr=8-4&keywords=ruffwear+front+range+harness)
   
   
2. A seatbelt for the car. I know it sounds stupid but my dog is a nightmare in the car and for $7 this completely solved that problem.
   
   
3. Trips to the dog park or anywhere off-leash she can run. Play-dates with other dogs. Heelers and border collies are super high energy and while I understand you haven't been able to walk her because of her energy level, she's definitely this crazy because she hasn't gotten enough exercise.

Honestly, you aren't going to find any crash tested restraint options that are safe for a dog riding in the front seat - that's just a really unsafe option.

Your best bet is a crate on the floor of the backseat or in the trunk if your backseat opens to the back. If you must then something like this is better than nothing, but you need to make sure the airbag is disabled/off for the passenger seat.

I bought this car harness which is crash tested:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064ACNLO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And then used webbing that I used in search and rescue for helicopter liftouts (you can buy it at REI and other sports stores) to make a two point retention harness. Just tie the webbing to the child safety points in the rear seat and then tie them to a climbing carabiner. All you need to do when the dog gets in is clip the carabiner to the harness and you're good to go.

This is a very inexpensive retention system that leaves the dog a fair amount of motion but in the event of a car wreck will prevent them from moving too far forwards or up. They still have some motion side-to-side but that's going to be native to any retention system that leaves the dog room to move around or lay down a bit. If you don't want to have that then you can use the 3rd child safety point and another length of webbing; though, to be honest, my dog can only move about 6 inches in any direction which is just enough to let her be comfortable while still protecting her in case of a car wreck.


If my description doesn't help let me know and I can get a picture of it.

I recommend these. They clip nicely on to her harness and she doesn't seem to mind it. She is far more comfortable with this than she used to be on my lap.

Gotta see what the puppy likes. Mine, liked sitting in my lap and hanging out the window so... I got him a car seatbelt which clips into the frame and not the buckle that goes into the seatbelt end. So he can safely Hang out the window in the backseat without having to be in my lap or hold his leash. Also he's getting bigger so it was getting hard to drive with an Aussie on my lap. I have a waterproof seat cover and this beauty which has made my life so much better. Especially for wet dogs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019KHFESQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6

Here, it won't take such cute pics but then hey at least your cute dog won't become a puppy projectile. Thanks.

I use a seat belt adapter for my pup like this one

You could also try giving her calming treats before car rides to keep her a little more relaxed. They work wonders for my dog.

Also, maybe give her a pillow or something that she could snuggle with to kind of replicate your lap.

Don't be an idiot and drive with your dog on your lap.

She won't be so cute when you get in a minor collision and she splats into the windshield.

Spend $5.99 on this and bring her to a dog store to find a harness that fits her properly.

Enjoy her. I love my little corgi! :D

Works up to 130lbs. You could use it clipped into a collar, but I would definitely recommend with a harness.

If you're carrying people and a dog, this goes over the headrest, and is long enough for the dog to have some space.

Find it for cheaper on Amazon! :)

~$4 including shipping - P26o Adjustable Pet Cat Dog Safety Leads Car Seat Belt

I use a full size dog cage if I'm going anywhere decently far, along with ratchet straps to tie that down via the cargo hooks. My dogs are 65 and 50 lbs (Labrador and some vaguely Shepherd looking thing that isn't a Shepherd).

For short trips, I have a harness that clips directly into the seatbelt. I changed my rear seat buckles to be independent of the seat back, and flip the seat back up... buckle stays down on the ground, and I clip the dogs in their harness to that. With them standing on the floor they can't get up high enough to get into anything. Once in a very blue moon they'll manage to knock the metal bar of the rear seat over, and the seat will come down on them, but that's still pretty rare.

The seat buckle part is similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW

You may need one of those plastic buckle covers that are usually used to keep kids from playing with their seatbelts, depends on their activity level.

Emphasis on the dog comment. My dog sits in the front passenger seat. About a year ago, I was almost in a collision thanks to an incident where someone ran a red light and I had to swerve and stop suddenly to avoid them. My seatbelt kept me secure but my poor dog smacked his face on the glove compartment pretty hard. Now I secure him with a seatbelt at all times. Here is the link to the one I purchased — it’s also quite useful w/ regard to preventing the dog from jumping out the window.

A pet seat-belt or harness may be the best choice for you. I also believe that it is a ticket able and a pullover able offence in NJ to have an unrestrained animal in the car. I would look into getting something like this https://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6

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Great build! Question about traveling with pets. We always have harnesses on our dogs and use a dog seat belt. I noticed you had your dogs just sitting on the cushion. Have you ever thought about dog seat belts?

You're not wrong though. I have a little belt that goes into the seat buckle on one side and clips onto my dogs harness on the other.

$8 for two - please make sure your pups are safe!

I use this one with a ruffwear harness. He loves road trips!

I have the Kurgo Tru-Fit Dog Car Harness and I use it with this attachment strap.

I tried a Sleepypod Sport harness before this, but it didn't work very well with my seatbelts and the size of my dog, who is 78 lbs.

That's also why I bought the separate attachment strap to use with the Kurgo harness. The strap they give you is designed to place a seatbelt through it. I wanted one that clips to the LATCH points in the car. It may not be as good as the crash tests now since I'm not using it exactly as designed, but it's held my dog just fine when I've had to make quick stops at higher speeds.

I also have a hammock style seat cover, but that is more for his comfort and keeping the seat clean, not keeping him secure.

Have these, work great https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/

We use these and Ruffwear harnesses. One end clips into the seat belt thing and the other attaches to the back of the harness. They're cheap and work great.

Much depends on the size of your dog, so make sure whatever you get is appropriate if it's weight-rated. I like this one for my 60-lb. pup.

If you possibly can, pair it with a crash-tested harness, like the Sleepypod Clickit - they're pricey, though. In any event, the seatbelt adapter should only be used with a harness, not a collar. I keep the harness attached to the adapter all the time, and just put my dog in it when we're driving.

Or for $13 you can get this and have your dog safely secured in you car.

Then no pups through the windshield!

This is what we use: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=puppy+seatbelt&qid=1564084399&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Attached to her harness. 4 mo goldendoodle, she likes it fine!

I bought mine at the Nissan dealership but it looks similar to this (see link below) it hooks to their harness.

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BOw7Cb0HYCXN1

They're cute as heck.

That's an odd seat belt situation you have going on there. I recently picked some of these up, and it might be a better system than what you've got going on, especially because you already use harnesses.

I volunteer at a shelter (and also have my own two pups) and transport dogs all the time. I have an old blanket that I use to cover the backseat of my '11 impreza and I attach this: http://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Direct-Seat-Belt-Dogs/dp/B00EPKH45U/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1408933823&sr=1-1&keywords=kurgo+seat+belt+tether
To the halters of the dogs. It's quick and easy to attach and you can adjust the length of the tether if you want to give them a little wiggle room.

90 pound GSD mix. I have a hammock, and I also have a harness and seatbelt thingy that attaches to the child seat anchor between the seat back and bottom. He hates it, but safety first.

There are seat belts you can get for dogs relatively cheap!

Edit

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4QU-ybJ29EY8F

we got these for my boy. they are adjustable so you can make it loose enough so they can stand but not move too far.

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t1qEAbKFASFJ3

I would looove to get this for my new puppy. :)

I ended up getting something like this for my pup and due to the breed, it worked for me since he used it for a few months. However, goldens grow bigger and faster than Boston Terriers for sure. So I'm not sure it's really worth the price for your situation.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC01C2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540302534&sr=8-5&keywords=dog+travel+carrier

Do you know anyone with pets that might have a smaller carrier that you could borrow for this trip?

I eventually moved my pup to use this with a blanket under him. (Only use it with a harness though, not on a collar which could be dangerous to your pup) So in a pinch, it should work and last you a while.

https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540302815&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=dog+car+harness+seat+belt&psc=1

This is the restraint we use. With sometime four in the car, this is quick and easy to put on them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014W40TSW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Are you referring to a latch like this?

Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness, Made from Nylon Fabric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9f9QBbJ9NX8F8

Amazing harness for 21 bucks if you are an Amazon Prime member. Kurgo Tru-Fit Crash Tested Dog Harness, Black, Large - Lifetime Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064ACNLO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gT2Cxb1AZM2KY

You should invest in some of these. They have saved my dog's face from the dashboard many times.

For your dogs safety, I would invest in the doggy seat belt.

http://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421859160&sr=8-2&keywords=Doggy+seat+belt

We have a seat cover already. We also use a seat belt tether most of the time.

I like the Waterboy idea. I think I'll get one.

I recommend this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B014W40TSW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Goes into the seatbelt thing and attaches to a dog's harness.

He did, we have something like this for him.

Oh, that's awful. I hope you and your family were all okay. Sometimes our pets just don't understand we're doing things for their own good. Maybe you can try a larger crate or a harness that hooks to a [seatbelt] (https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469244557&sr=8-3&keywords=pet+seat+belt), although the latter might not be feasible in an emergency.

Edit: Kitty [holster] (https://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/store/ars/item/60409/Crazy-K-Farm-Kitty-Holster-Cat-Harness-Black-XL/94842?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arsbpla&origin=ars_bpla_94842&utm_term=1100201014648&utm_content=All%20Products)

Max has sensitive skin too. This one is really good too. Instead of plastic clips it's got metal ones that latch into each other. Unfortunately he chewed it apart.

He has his on most of the time were home. He's strong as an ox and can be as stubborn as a mule.

another one

I can't read the article (animal deaths just make me sad ) but any dog owner out there who travels with their companion please invest in a dog seatbelt. In the event of an accident your dog will not be able to bolt from the car. I can't imagine taking my dog anywhere without latching him in.

I use these. $7 (2 pack) for a little peace of mind when my dog is in the car with me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VxoZAbKQJMX40

Imho the ones that you attache on the collar will save you but the poor dog will suffer my great dane has a harness around the back like xSashy second link but nothing too flashy as that.

Edit: we have something like this but... XL imagine crashing into a wall and having a 70Kg dog flying around...

This sucks. Seems like the owner went out of their way to do everything correctly.

Unfortunately if you are going to tether them inside with windows fully down, you need something like this https://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019KHFESQ/

I actually am not a vandweller, but I thought I'd comment in case you wanted a cat seat belt. This is the only one I've tried

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014W40TSW

Once you find a harness, put him in a seat belt buckle too. I got one of these for my dog https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498398718&sr=8-3&keywords=seatbelt+buckle

Here is the mobile version of your link

Hi, consider using putting him in a harness (secures across chest, not neck) and getting a clip that attaches to the seatbelt. Along these lines.

Link for the lazy

http://www.amazon.com/Harness-Safety-Seat-system-12-28/dp/B000XKSUD6

I've used similar products and attach to the back fo their harness

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MEy1CbFBTBQE9

I just bought this but we're waiting for our puppy to grow into it (accidentally bought it too large) so I can't comment on how it is. https://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Tru-Fit-Crash-Tested-Harness/dp/B0064ACNLO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522867061&sr=8-5&keywords=kurgo+dog+harness

Dog Seatbelt

We bought this one. It clicks into the seat belt buckle and attaches to the dog's harness with a carabiner rather than a traditional leash clip, which hopefully makes it less likely to break in an accident. It also comes with an adjustable strap, which is useful for us so our little dog has enough give to lie down, but not enough to jump toward the floor and hang himself.

Strongly recommend getting these off amazon. I have 2 for my dogs. I attach them to their harnesses that they wear whenever we go for car rides. People think it will never happen to them but all it takes is one time. My wife was skeptical but I told her, with how much we love our dogs, how devastated we would be if something were to happen to them that we could prevent

On the same note, I use a seat belt leash. Definitely a cheaper alternative.

I've been using one for a year and have had no issues. My Golden doesn't have access to the front of the car, but has just enough reach to stick his nose out the window ;)

I have thought about this same scenario. While Louie can't get to the front, I know he will bark like crazy (he's territorial and protective like that, with a damn intimidating bark.) That will definitely scare the cop, so I'm really hoping I never run into this situation.

It doesnt seem like you clip in your dog, but since we do, I bought: https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/

Im not sure if it works on the 3 yet, my delivery is for next wednesday.

I also bought this mat so that our dog doesnt scratch up the seats. I didnt want to have to get seat covers and this is easily foldable and can be thrown in the trunk

Kurgo Dog Harness | Car Harness for Dogs | Large | BlackPet Safety Seat Belt | Certified Crash Tested Harness | Car Seatbelt | Tru-Fit Enhanced Strength Style https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064ACNLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_frCyDbAVN53GC

That's what I got! It's a harness and then it wraps around a clipped seatbelt. They can still move around, but then if the car stops, the seatbelt stops and holds them in place.

I put Vector in his walking harness and keep him in place with a "Doggy Seatbelt" like this one - https://amzn.com/B014W40TSW

Plugs into your seatbelt connector, and leashes onto your dog so that they're tethered.

If you get this, PLEASE ONLY USE IT WITH A HARNESS. Obviously you don't want your pup being thrown about the car by his neck collar if you get in an accident!

You mentioned you tried the leash to seatbelt and choking himself. I'm guessing it's latched to his collar? If so, try getting a harness and it use for car rides. This way if he pulls, he won't choke himself. We have the seatbelt clip one.

Mine has a seat belt "short leash" I got online very similar to this one [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076TC88MV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_773XDbRGH49H3] and even when she's in the front seat with me I'm able to hook my seatbelt thru so that she's always attached. She may be a tiny 8 lbs but when she sees a leaf or an animal there's no stopping her!

You can try something like this. It'll block out some sun/heat/mosquitos/etc and let you keep the windows down. You just slide em on over the door.

I would also suggest some sort of seat belt. These buckle into a normal seat belt on one end and the other end you attach to a harness (do NOT attach it to a collar unless you want a dead/severely injured dog if you get into an accident or need to hit the brakes hard).

Thanks for the compliment!

The harness we have has a loop at the middle of her back so you can thread a seatbelt through. She can move around fairly well on the side of the car she’s buckled on, though she will occasionally get a bit tangled up. It doesn’t happen that often though because she actually prefers to lay down most of the time during car rides.

From my understanding (knowledge my girlfriend has passed onto me) the purpose of buckling them in serves a few purposes, most common being to keep them from trying to climb up to the front of the car or falling off the seat while we are driving. Secondly, though a bit morbid, it serves to prevent your pet from turning into a projectile in the event of an accident. An unsecured animal can seriously injury or kill other occupants of the vehicle if they are not secured in the event of a crash.

We use the harness we have because we already had it, though there are other options. Such as Seat Belt Leads which buckle into any buckle and thank attach to your dogs harness or collar like a regular leash.