Has anyone been in an accident when their dog was restrained in this harness? What was the result? Was the dog unharmed?
17150
No I my lab dog has never been in an accident .What I can tell is ,this harness is very well made, heavy duty, have never seen another made as well. I also use it for walking Jagger which works much better than a coller. When using in a Vehicle I feel he has been secured as well as he can be, giving him some mobility, enabling him the ability to change laying or sitting positions. I also feel safer knowing a 80 lb, potential projectile is safe and secure in our back.seat. I will say it also helps to stablizing him when he stands while moving or curving along the road way. It's an item we never leave home with out. I feel very confident if we were ever in an accident he as protected as he can be without completely immobilizing him. Immobilizing him is definitely not an option..Hope this is of some help in choosing a harness. Also I might add this harness very simple to put on or when taking off.
142336
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.
1544409
I have not used the harness as a safety device for the car. It sounds like a good idea and I can see how it might work. If the harness is Not properly fitted on your pet they can wiggle out of the harness I still think the safetest method for traveling with a pet is a crate. Good Luck I hope this helps with your question.
485768
I have a 5lbs Chihuahua. The harness goes around her neck, down her chest, up around her belly, and there's a strap that connects between the neck and belly on her back. It works great to hold her and not choke her, should I need to hit the brakes a little harder than normal. There's a metal hook in the center of her back that attaches the hook on the car seat and keeps her dog tag on, as well.Every time I get the harness out, she knows we're going bye bye. :)
773353
yes, i love this harness over any other and I have tried several. It keeps you dog snug without hurting them and gives so much more control over your dog than a collar.
161123
thankfully,no...but my dog was safely contained during a couple of hard-braking events...I feel she would have been thrown about and possibly injured without wearing the Solv-It..I've used this product for at least two years and highly recommend it!
192425
I think it would be best for you to contact the seller of this harness. I no longer use the harness. Previous answer by David is excellent. Give that loving doggie a big hug and kiss for me.
180973
Mine has managed to escape out of it once when I first put it on him, think I may have had it a little loose. But I have also seen it stop him literally in mid air the next time he was spooked. Just depends on how tight you have it on him. The velcro is super strong.
2049527
I don't use a harness just attach the safety strap, that his attached to the seat belt, to the spot where the leash attaches to the metal part. She can still move around but neither of mine do a lot of that. I love my pet car seats.
428673
I don't find them any more difficult. Worse case (if you have arthritis or such) you can use a small pair of pliers to squeeze them more easiy. Keep in mind this is the ONLY safety harness that passed the Center for Pet Safety's 2013 crash tests. So a little hassle is worth it.
1931607
I use a harness for my dog ,better if you stop real quick ,will not hurt dog much safer than a collar
10091
We did use the leash. Our cat is an escape artist, though, so the harness didn't stay on long. The leash was fine while we were able to use it. Good length, secure clasp.
2070326
No, I have a 70lb lab and the bungee cord broke at the collar part where it clicks on, but it was a fun ride while it lasted, he pulled me the whole time.. Lol
889781
The harness comes with a strap that attaches to the seatbelt. When you put your dog in the car you will need to pull the seatbelt out until it locks and then you can attach the strap. When you hit the brakes the tension on the seatbelt won't let the dog move. It has helped alot with my dog. She used to almost fall to the floorboard when I braked. Now she seems more relaxed and safe...along with myself. ;)
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I would say those users are not attaching the safety tether to their dog's collar! My 12 lb. Poochon gets out also unless I attach it, but then is happy in the car seat & can see outside. You can also adjust the tether's length. I love this car seat, have also used it for my 20 lb. cat, who loves it!
1941191
in my opinion "NO". It inconvenienced my minpin but did not "hobble" her. I finally electrified the fence by going to a feed store and buying a kit of transformer and wires. Did the trick, she only tried it once, got zapped, and now doesn't even think of jumping it. She also spent time chewing up the "jumping" harness so that was a wash. It would only be useful for walking a hard to control dog.
180970
This is not meant for your cat to be put in and then tied up. All the cat has to do is pull against the leash and the velcro will undo. As for escaping out of the harness with no leash attached; my cat hasn't ever escaped out of it while just wearing it. It's the tension between the harness and the leash that causes the velcro to come undone.