In fact, though a lot of the harnesses on the market that say they’re crash-tested or made for the car, they have failed these tests. Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide. Tethers do not permit enough freedom to roam around though, as this would defeat the safety objective.

The manufacturer recommends measuring your dog's height and length to find the right size for your dog.eyJjaWQiOjEsImNvcnMiOlsiaHR0cHM6Ly9wZXRwcm9kdWN0cy5jby51ayJdLCJlYXQiOjE3MDY2ODEzNjksImlhdCI6MTcwNjUwODU2OSwiaXNzIjoiQkMiLCJzaWQiOjEwMDI4NjA0NzYsInN1YiI6IkJDIiwic3ViX3R5cGUiOjAsInRva2VuX3R5cGUiOjF9. It’s no fun pondering these frightening scenarios, especially when, for so many of our dogs, a drive in the car is a joyous occasion. DR ROGER Mugford and his team have launched a new range of car safety harnesses under the CarSafe brand designed to keep dogs safe and secure while providing the qualities of a walking harness for ease and convenience. If you are looking for a small dog car harness, a Bergan will fit provided your dog/puppy is 10lbs or over.

Using the unique CarSafe single loop webbing design approach, this car harness for dogs ensure your dog is safely secured in the car while the product remains lightweight and comfortable.While only 16% of people restrain their pets while traveling in the car, over 83% said they know it would be safer if they did, according to the AAA/Kurgo Study. These are going to be more expensive, because there's more due diligence conducted on the products,” Wolko said. The second issue with the car harness brands that came out the very best for safety was they were deemed far too restrictive by real life users – actual real dog owners who were not using the harness with a rigid dummy dog – ie. It comes ready assembled, collapses for easy storage and boasts a range of safety features like internal metal supports that provide stability and rigidity when fitted and an included and integrated tether that can be attached to your dogs harness for safety. If, during your product’s lifetime, it does not function as it should due to a manufacturing defect, we will repair or replace your product free of charge.

The untested dog car harnesses at best will keep your dog in one place but not necessarily if there’s an accident. The Solvit/Petsafe Happy Ride Jumbo dog car lookout seat allows your small dog(s) to see out of the car window whilst travelling safely in comfort We recommend weighing your dog(s), this Jumbo size is the largest on the market. The universal seat belt loop attaches to existing seat belts and allows dogs to stand, sit, and sleep as they please while keeping them secure during sudden vehicle movements. While unsettling to think about, pets can be injured or ejected from a vehicle during a traffic accident.For the safety of the driver and other road users, many countries have legislation in place that requests owners secure their pets while a vehicle is moving. All the while, each human counterpart observed and provided feedback within the following categories: ease of use, ease of cleaning, security, size, and overall value.