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When we adopted our dog Sally, we knew she’d be going everywhere with us. We have many adventures planned and want her to be on as many of them as possible. But we also wanted to make sure she was safe in the vehicle, so we purchased a dog car restraint. She has been doing great with the dog seatbelt, although now and then she does bonk her head on the window when we stop at a stoplight. We feel much safer knowing our Sally has a seatbelt and is safe in case we get in an accident. We’ve reviewed different car restraints for dogs for you to consider. You won’t need all three for your dog, but you may notice that one stands out from the rest to best meet your needs, so be sure to read on to learn about all of your options.
Best Dog Car Harness: Solvit Deluxe Review
Is your dog good about staying in the backseat but falls all over the place when you’re stopping and starting? A car harness for dogs can create a safer, more comfortable ride for your pup. To use the Solvit Deluxe Car Safety Harness, put the harness on your dog then attach the strap to the cross strap of the car seatbelt. Make sure the seatbelt is clicked into the buckle. The other end of the strap has a spring-loaded D ring closure, which goes through the nylon straps on the top of the vest. After your dog is safely in position, she can stand, sit, lay or peak her head up front for a quick petting from you. This Solvit dog seat belt harness will keep your dog safe on car trips, no matter how long they are.
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- Small (6-25 lbs): $24.93
- Medium (20-55 lbs): $24.95
- Large (45-85 lbs): $24.95
- X-Large (60-120 lbs): $48.93
Best Seat Belts for Dogs: Vastar Review
I’ve driven by many vehicles where I see a dog sitting on the driver’s lap, obstructing their view. Honestly, it makes me quite nervous. While it’s adorable to see the dog loving the ride with her head out the window, it’s actually quite dangerous. If an accident occurred, the dog could be seriously injured or worse. That’s why when we adopted our dog, we made sure to get her a seatbelt to keep her safe. The seatbelt clip latches directly into your car seatbelt buckle. The clip is 2 cm, so you’ll want to make sure it is compatible with your car buckles and it’s adjustable from 16 to 27 inches so it can accommodate small and large dogs. This dog car seat belt allows your dog to sit, stand or lay down. The best part of this Amazon listing is that it’s a two pack of seatbelts for dogs for the price of one. So, if you have two dogs this is great, or if you’re like my husband and I and have two vehicles, it’s nice to have one in each vehicle. It’s super easy to use, just buckle the pet seatbelt into the car buckle and clip the other end to your pet’s harness or collar.
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Read our Best Dog Barrier for Cars Article
Best Car Seat for Dogs: Snoozer Lookout Review
If you have a smaller dog, a car seat may be a good idea so your dog can see out the window. Your dog will be very comfortable in this car seat. It has a foam form and simulated lamb’s wool interior, which stays cool in the summer and keeps your dog warm during the winter. The quilted nylon cover repels hair and is washable and dryable. There are multiple fabric color options for you to choose from as well, so your dog will ride in style in our pick for best dog car seat.
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Does Your Dog Get Anxious in the Car?
Doggy Dan the dog trainer has some tips for how to calm your dog down if she gets anxious in the car.
Tips for Traveling With Dogs
As we mentioned, having some type of restraint for your dog in the car can save her life. This Reddit user had a scary experience with their dog, but thankfully everyone was okay. There are other things you should consider when traveling with your dog too. It’s important to know your dog and provide her with what she needs for safety and comfort (check out our dog car seat cover reviews). Read our article about traveling with dogs in vehicles, so you’ve thought of everything prior to your trip.
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2 Comments on "Best Dog Seat Belts, Car Seats and Harnesses"
Hi Kimberly, thank you for this guide! I live about 10 miles from the nearest Veterinarian, and every time I bring my furbaby with me, I’d always have a hard time keeping him still. I was hesitant on using a seat belt because I’m afraid it won’t be comfortable. I just realized my dog will eventually get used to it. When you have your dog with you, do you let your windows down?
Great question Jarred. Yes, we put our windows down sometimes. The seatbelt gives her a little space to move around in the backseat but it keeps her from being able to jump out the window or come up to the front seat and distract me when I’m driving. I’m so glad we have the seatbelt. Just last week we were driving with the windows down and she tried jumping out the window. Fortunately, we had the seatbelt to keep her safe. In the few occasions we’ve driven with her without a seatbelt we don’t have the windows down because we don’t want to risk her wanting to jump out. Let me know if you have any other questions!