I want this to wrap around a rear seat in a minivan to provide a place to hook dog, no weight, just security, but I don't want any buckle to mar upholstery. Recommendation?
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I think it would be just fine for that. It's not abrasive at all. Very much like seatbelt material but not as thick. Should help to keep you pooch safe.
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You could use two d-rings sewn to one end and tighten that way, like a webbing belt. The webbing is fairly slick, I've never tried to use a d-ring with this, so it may come loose. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004BP1WNE/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1415130511&sr;=8-4π=SL75
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Glue Velcro to the ends or any segment of the strap and viola no buckles. Just make sure it's decent quality velcro.
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Try sewing it together with waxed thread. It won't be adjustable but it won't mar the seat. Also the waxed thread is super strong.
1684188
These are great tie downs, but I don't think what you describe here is a good idea in any circumstance. Have you considered a collapsible pet crate instead? You could carry the flattened crate inside your vehicle and protect not only yourself but everyone else driving on the road behind you.
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There are no belts or hooks to connectto the seat belt or narness. For its size you could probabyput it on a back seat and then tighten it around the cage. The harness part would cross over the front of the carrier however. It is a strudy carrier.
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I don't have a van and I also don't have a luggage rack so I've put this on and off our car several times using the strap. I just don't see how it wouldn't block your sliding mechanism if you ran it through the back seat area. I think the luggage rack is the only option with sliding side doors.
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i don't think a regular seat belt would work with it; maybe not even one built for dogs; but it does have a snap (short leash type thing) attached to the tagalong that keeps them from jumping out and give some security, or at least a sense of it for me and the dog. it's not a heavy duty dog seat belt type thing I've seen at the pet stores, but my dog wouldn't go for that at all. she likes this cuz she can see out, and I think she feels safer with my fast corner turns. I think she wouldn't survive a bad wreck from it, but it would keep her from going thru the windshield, or at least keep her from jumping out when help came. hope this helps. i don't think a regular seat belt would work with it; maybe not even one built for dogs; but it does have a snap (short leash type thing) attached to the tagalong that keeps them from jumping out and give some security, or at least a sense of it for me and the dog. it's not a heavy duty dog seat belt type thing I've seen at the pet stores, but my dog wouldn't go for that at all. she likes this cuz she can see out, and I think she feels safer with my fast corner turns. I think she wouldn't survive a bad wreck from it, but it would keep her from going thru the windshield, or at least keep her... » Read More i don't think a regular seat belt would work with it; maybe not even one built for dogs; but it does have a snap (short leash type thing) attached to the tagalong that keeps them from jumping out and give some security, or at least a sense of it for me and the dog. it's not a heavy duty dog seat belt type thing I've seen at the pet stores, but my dog wouldn't go for that at all. she likes this cuz she can see out, and I think she feels safer with my fast corner turns. I think she wouldn't survive a bad wreck from it, but it would keep her from going thru the windshield, or at least keep her from jumping out when help came. hope this helps. « Show Less
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It will hold its position really well at any length. The non-slip portion of the ends is very secure. It won't slide or shimmy around at all. And although it's a pretty simple design, it's very well made. It might be awkward to try to use it for access to a back seat or passenger seat. It's designed ideally for getting a dog in and out of the back of an SUV/truck. Definitely worth the purchase!
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Its fairly wide, so I would say not super easy to tie any kind of knot. It would probably compromise some of the strength of the webbing where the knots were. Its very similar to seat belt strap material.
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I don't know what kind of a dog you have, but it wouldn't cover the seat. It would certainly be soft and non-slip. I always have my grandkids in the back seat and do not have leather seats. I found a plastic cover that hooked onto the headrests in the back seat, through the seat belt clips and it sure keeps my back seat cleaner. Got it at Menards, I think for under $10. I just pull the cover off and shake it off, wipe it off or vacuum the cover. Wow does it save my back seat.
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I only use this in the back seat, I would never buckle my dog into the front seat BECAUSE of the air bag. She isn't really heavy enough to put the passenger air bag light on but I wouldn't want to chance the air bag going off and killing her with it's force as it did a friend's friend's dog. So the answer to your question is it probably won't keep the airbag from deploying but it will keep the dog from becoming a missle in a forceful accident. My two dogs in the backseat won't be thrown into the front seat when they wear their "seat belts" that attach to their car harnesses (never their collars due to choking hazard).
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Thicker than a seatbelt but not as strong I'm sure. It is strong though. Perfect for strapping something down
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Is it safe to use for tethering a dog to a seatbelt using the back ring? I don't believe this product was ever designed for that purpose. The straps are not that wide, so if the dog were to be restrained during an accident, I don't imagine that it would feel too good for the dog. My answer for that would have to be NO. I will say, that the intended purpose for use with dogs that pull has worked wonderfully for my 9 month old boxer dog. Of course, having an excellent trainer direct us didn't hurt either, but this harness is comfortable for dogs and works. I would definitely recommend this harness and proper positive reinforcement techniques together to correct pulling.
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It has buckles that strap around my back seat brace. You could also just set it in the seat area as it doesn't have to connect to anything.
1584634
I use this in the rear seat of my car and it works fine with the different collars or harness I have. It is a little flimsy but as yet hasn't failed, I only use it with my small dog.
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In my car I just tuck the hook under the seat as best as I can. What I found is that the hook will catch very slightly to stop the cover from being completely removed from the seat when my larger dog moves around. In my husband's truck, there are actual anchors installed on the seats (which I assume are there to secure cargo) so we use those to keep the cover in place when we are in his truck. I have found between the seat headrest straps and the elastic straps, the cover stays in place very well without the need for additional anchoring although it is nice to have the additional ability to secure the cover in the truck.
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It depends on what kind of car you have. If you have an SUV with roll bars, you can suspend the front of the hammock from the roll bar as I did with my Jeep Wrangler - see my Web site at Net4TruthUSA, scroll down the page a bit, and click on the Jeep thumbnails, then select "Doggy Comfort" in the left panel for photos of the hammock and complete article. Links on the page to purchase several varieties of dog restraints and other handy essential things from Amazon. The Web site will show you how it fits, and give you some ideas even if you don't have a roll bar in your vehicle. I like this hammock because it unzips down the center so that a passenger can use the seat (sitting next to your dog). Explore all the related links on the page for a full tour and more ideas.
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They prevent the buckle from sliding down the harness. I don't believe there is a slot on any buckle wider than this gizmo.
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Is there anything on the back seats that this can be hooked up to? The hammock has straps that are adjustable that fit around the headrest. Without headrests I can't think of an alternative way to use the hammock. Also, be aware that the seat belt thing that comes with this that allows you to secure your dog with the seatbelt clasp is not ideal for a larger dog but is great to secure your dog temporarily while loading groceries, etc. Otherwise, this hammock has been awesome. My dog is super comfortable in it, it's really flexible so it can be used just as a cover and the zipper down the middle allows for half up half down which is great when driving my dog and a person in the back seat. Is there anything on the back seats that this can be hooked up to? The hammock has straps that are adjustable that fit around the headrest. Without headrests I can't think of an alternative way to use the hammock. Also, be aware that the seat belt thing that comes with this that allows you to secure your dog with the seatbelt clasp is not ideal for a larger dog but is great to secure your dog temporarily while loading groceries, etc. Otherwise, this hammock has been awesome. My dog is super comfortable in it, it's really flexible so it can be used just as a cover and the zipper down the... » Read More Is there anything on the back seats that this can be hooked up to? The hammock has straps that are adjustable that fit around the headrest. Without headrests I can't think of an alternative way to use the hammock. Also, be aware that the seat belt thing that comes with this that allows you to secure your dog with the seatbelt clasp is not ideal for a larger dog but is great to secure your dog temporarily while loading groceries, etc. Otherwise, this hammock has been awesome. My dog is super comfortable in it, it's really flexible so it can be used just as a cover and the zipper down the middle allows for half up half down which is great when driving my dog and a person in the back seat. « Show Less