Although crash tested harnesses come with a premium price tag, you have complete peace of mind that they are safe to use. However, that’s not to say the alternatives aren’t safe to use but they have simply not been tested. When this testing was done with a crash test dog of 30 lb., the results were questionable, especially when you compare it with the 2015 study and how the team approached testing there.

The Dogs Trust launched 'The Houndway Code' in 2020 — a car safety awareness campaign – after new research revealed that one in five dog owners regularly travel with their dog unrestrained in the passenger seat of their car and 10% place their pet in their lap whilst at the wheel. The CarSafe range of dog car harnesses is designed to keep your dog safe and secure, while providing all the best qualities of a walking harness, for ease and convenience on any road trip.The range offers two different harnesses styles with the Dog Travel Harness and a newly designed Crash Tested Harness so you can choose exactly the right product for you and your dog.All styles connect directly to your car seat belt system to create a safe dog car seat for your pet. Find out more about CarSafe If you’re like me, you will take that claim with a grain of salt, at least until the Center for Pet Safety performs their own independent testing on these too for less biased results. What Does It All Mean? Another affordable car harness for dogs is by the SlowTon brand and they offer the widest selection of styles. It’s designed to be an easy on and off harness that can be used inside the car or as a regular harness that connects to a leash. In terms of the construction, it uses a combination of a soft canvas materials and a breathable mesh fabric.

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Ruffwear said their Load Up Harness has passed independent testing, but they want clients with large dogs to be aware that in an accident any large dog is more likely to impact the seat in front of it due to the size of large dogs and the fact that our auto seats are spaced close together. They believe that their harness is still the safest option for large dogs. Many pet owners want their pups to be comfortable when riding in their vehicle; this makes determining the right size and weight limitations for your pet paramount. Take measurements to find a car seat that provides ample space for Fido while driving. Type of Car According to Dr. Jamie Richardson of Small Door Veterinary, keeping your dog “secure and as immobile as possible” is essential for keeping it safe in a car.

If you drive with your dog frequently, you’ll want to select a good car harness, which has been crash-test certified and provides all of the things you’d want in a harness. The EzyDog Drive is a premium dog car harness that’s safety tested and constructed using the highest quality materials. It does come with an expensive price tag but it’s designed to last many years and it won’t disappoint. If the dog was in other positions (moved laterally in either direction or laying down), the shoulder belt would not be directly loaded by the dog, and the restraining forces would be carried by the connection points on the PupSaver. Even with the ideal loading condition in this test, one of the lap belt connectors failed in the test.

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A previous version was written by Mary Jo DiLonardo, who has been writing about pets and animals for several decades. She has a rescue dog and has fostered more than three dozen dogs and puppies. Pet health and safety are very important to DiLonardo, and she’s always researching the latest products to keep the dogs in her care healthy and safe. With its vegan leather accents, striped handles, and embroidered or hand-painted monogram options, Paravel’s Cabana Pet Carrier is easily the most stylish CPS-certified dog car seat in this list, while also being the most expensive non-crate selection. We love all the convenient travel features, from its stain-repellent canvas material made from upcycled plastic bottles to the fact that it can be folded flat for stowing away when not in use. We’ve selected this as the best option for hot weather because it has sizable recycled mesh panels for good airflow — on the top, both sides, and one end. Some harnesses, such as the Kurgo Car Harness, give you a carabiner which clips to the fastened seatbelt rather than struggling to loop the belt through the harness. Crash Testing for Safety If you are in a hurry and want to know the best travel seat for dogs in 2023, then we are going for the Kurgo Booster Seat for Dogs this year. Lastly, think about what kind of activities you’ll do with your furry pal. At the same time, in the car, such as taking them hiking or running errands around town, will determine which features are most beneficial for your particular needs! Maintenance and Care