My dogs love to lay down in the car but I still would like to keep them safe. Is there enough give in this harness for them to be able to lay down?
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Yes, I use this as a tethering system for my dog in the back of the truck and he lays down all the time
27183
My dog love his harness...it work well in the car or out for a walk...there is adjustments on the harness if you need an area looser....The only thing that I dont like is that there is a thick fleese material on the back side of the flap that fits the front part of my dogs chest...If its warm it proabley makes his warmer...but he doesnt seem to mind...he would rather wear the harness then his collor...The harness is made very well, easy to put on, easy to adjust...best one I have ever found....
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In my experience, it's more how much play there is in your hook-up than "give" in the harness that will allow for laying down. I think the harness is comfortable in either position, tho'. I have different ways to attach harnesses and tethers in my vehicle - around the seat-belt buckled, directly into the seat-belt latch, and with a cross-tie (I have a Subaru Baja). Since the connection is on the back, this works with the 1st two alternatives. The tether is adjustable and I think you'll be able to find a length which allows your dogs to lay down without TOO much unwanted movement - obviously, the longer the tether, the greater the risk of injury when the dog reaches the end of it in an accident. I hope this rambling answer helps!
27185
Depends on how you attach it to the belt. There is a short loop that can slide along the shoulder portion. Not enough for my dog to move back and forth, but enough for him to sit and put his nose out.
27186
The belt that connects this harness to the car seat is adjustable, so it works for your dog when it lays down. My dog rides in a booster seat and the harness fastens to the back of the booster, he can lay down, sit or stand very easily.
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Hello, I purchased this for our cats, we do not own a dog. However, I don't see why a dog would be unable to lay comfortably with this on. The only additional suggestion I have is to not inflate it too much (and make it too hard for the pooch), and just allow a little "give" so that it will cradle the dog's neck and head comfortably, yet still keep him away from the infected or medicated area.
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My best suggestion would be to buy one of the doggie booster seats/ beds that have an opening in the back for the seatbelt attachment to fit through. Therefore, when the dog circles around before he lays down, his feet would not touch the release. Hope this helps!
869056
You would have to open the seam and pull the belt attachment through it or keep the one side of the cover up so you can attach the belt underneath. The hammock cover for the backseat has the opening already and your dog would be safer in the backseat while you are driving. I even purchased the barrier so my Aussies remain in the back seat and can't try and sit in the front bucket seat. The products are very durable and I've machine washed them multiple times and always hang to dry.
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If you just use the pieces that come with the Vehicle Safety Harness, he will be able to lay down and move a little, but not from one side to the other, that would defeat the purpose of the harness. If you want him to have the extra ability to move just hook the harness to his leash and attach to seat belt. Hope that helps. I have a wrangle and I hook it to his lease and he has full mobility in the back of my jeep, but cannot jump out..
618124
Yes, we have our dog wear a harness and it is clipped to the seat. Our dog can stand up turn around look out the window, just not get out of that space and has always been very comfortable.
229237
We have Golden Retrievers and our bigger one (over 100#) loves to put his head over the seat to cuddle with us. He has no problem doing this. IF you want him in the front seat you can put the harness there. BUT the idea of the harness is to keep the dog safe and not inhibit your driving. Your call I suppose.
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Absolutelyl, this works in the back seat. My pup (who is very clingy with me) got used to it first up front next to me. When we moved it to the back seat, he just curled right up in and and went to sleep without a peep. He LOVES his car seat. Just remember, if you're going to use the strap thing to keep him in, attach it to a harness - NEVER a collar - or nothing at all. If you stop fast or if he tries to get out and falls, he'd be strangled.
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It depends. If you attach to the rear seatbelt and the dog is not really big it will keep him in the back. The harness will, but it depends on what lenth the leash, or other apparatus is you attach to. We use the attachment which is short to go from the harness to the seatbelt on short trips. In order to have more move around space we attach the 5 foot leash to the harness then to a different spot in the car that gives more room. When we do this the dog gets only to the center console. The harness is excellent. It's how you use it and what you use with it that decides. Harness is a superb well made product. It depends. If you attach to the rear seatbelt and the dog is not really big it will keep him in the back. The harness will, but it depends on what lenth the leash, or other apparatus is you attach to. We use the attachment which is short to go from the harness to the seatbelt on short trips. In order to have more move around space we attach the 5 foot leash to the harness then to a different spot in the car that gives more room. When we do this the dog gets only to the center console. The harness is excellent. It's how you use it and what you use with it that decides. Harness is a superb... » Read More It depends. If you attach to the rear seatbelt and the dog is not really big it will keep him in the back. The harness will, but it depends on what lenth the leash, or other apparatus is you attach to. We use the attachment which is short to go from the harness to the seatbelt on short trips. In order to have more move around space we attach the 5 foot leash to the harness then to a different spot in the car that gives more room. When we do this the dog gets only to the center console. The harness is excellent. It's how you use it and what you use with it that decides. Harness is a superb well made product. « Show Less
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No, your dog's back will be strapped almost completely to the back of the car seat. My dog tried to lay down/move around and there was still some give in the car seat belt; she got herself miserably tangled up.
1530753
No, but there are ringlets on the left and right interior bottom that allow you to hook a leash. I use an old leash that is knotted up to a length that allows the dog to move without leaving the carrier. If your dog rides in your car and it knows its boundaries, it shouldn't be a problem. I leave the top open so my dog can sit and watch the world go by.If you really need straps, I'd use bungy cords. Buy two and hook them around the outside.
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We have the small, which is for our 11-lb. ShihTzu and it's perfect!! Not sure if the medium would be big enough....your best bet would be to measure your dog and compare that against the size of the car seat. You'll want enough space in the seating area for your dog to be able to lie down. It's still easy to see out the window, though, because the platform inside the seat is elevated.
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YES. Here's what I do: (1) I put a car-safety harness onto our dog; (2) place our SNOOZER Lookout on the passenger-rear seat of my car; (3) hook the car's rear-seat's seat belt as would be done for any passenger sitting there & loop the seat belt through the back of the SNOOZER; (4) place my dog into the SNOOZER Lookout; (5) attach the SNOOZER Lookout's securing-strap to my dog's car-safety harness; (6) loop the SNOOZER's securing-strap through the already hooked car's seat belt -- now my dog is securely seated in the SNOOZER Lookout & we're ready to go. My dog loves it!
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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. :)
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I have two Scotties and both lie down with them. They do have short legs so a longer legged dog may not have the same success I have.
1692252
No! My brother's 65 pound dog bent the clip that hooks into the seatbelt and chewed through leash. If your dog doesn't chew or use brute force constantly pulling on the clip, you'll be fine. But my brother's medium size dog bent it in about an hour of pulling to go from side to side in the car and try to jump up into the front seat. I would recommend spending a little more to get something that's made a little bit better.
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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.