Can the crate be strapped into a car with the seat belts to keep the dog safe in event of an accident?
1048251
You might be able to figure out a way to strap it in place but it is not designed for that,
1048252
I had to pull the seat belt all the way out and loop it through the crates top handle. This seems secure but causes the crate to tilt a bit towards the back seat. I drive a large sedan and it took a little push to get it into the back door. Bear in mind, this is a large crate height wise. Has worked wonderfully for my dog. Could have used a smaller size but soft crates are hard to find.
1048253
It's a great traveler crate, however you can't strap it with seat belts. Amazon sells dog seats for the car, they are awesome!
1048254
I don't think this is intent of this crate, but I guess you could run the seat belt through the top strap and around the crate to secure it. It would definitely be better than not having the pet secure. It would be better it you were able to set in the back of an suv on a flat surface and then secure.
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.
1423560
The crate is pretty heavy and sturdy. If the dog is in it, I don't think the crate will roll over in your car. However, to avoid any accidents, I would always make sure to secure the crate as good as possible. Even if our dog is in the back of the car without a crate, we make sure we have her buckled up. It's just safer for everyone. Good luck!
618123
I first put a harness on my dog and attach him to the safety strap provided. The strap is attached through the seat belt which hold the entire seat in place. See description. My dog didn't like the idea and first because he had free run of the car but quickly got use to the idea. He now jumps into the seat on his own.
2169863
95% of all dog crates are collapsible so they can be stored or fit in a vehicle unassembled (remaining 5% is if you bought a steel box). Typically and airline is talking about the soft-shell type. This crate has side rails that prevent it from collapsing. Further information on this can be read on the manufacturers site: http://www.icc-case.com/
1455706
There is a metal ring at the lower back of the inside of the seat. Also, a strap to hook to this. So far I have not "strapped" my dog into the seat but you could. I think all the dog seats have some sort of way to strap them in, some are probably safer than others.
608048
It could BUT if you had to stop sharply it would do damage to the dog's neck, a harness is so worth it, I just leave mine in the car attached all the time, it's so easy to then put it on the dog when needed, there are some very inexpencsive
702187
The car vehicle auto seat safety belt is great, but the one I purchased was of poor quality. It will work wherever you have a seat buckle. Make sure you purchase a good quality car vehicle auto seat safety belt. The safety belt hooks to our dogs harness and we feel they are much safer, and we are much safer as well, when our dogs are in the car.
1250965
I think so; there are places for seatbelts to go through. But the child's feet will be within the hammock which could be uncomfortable. I think it would be best to use the zipper fold away, and put the car seat on that side, doggie on the other.
1471475
Absolutely! However, I do use a small bungee cord for extra security of the gate door. It's also a great height to keep them from jumping over. It gives them plenty of room to move and stretch, unlike a crate. So much easier to keep clean as well.
1392729
No, you have to already have a harness for the dog. There is a clip for the harness so they don't climb out. I ended up buying a bigger seat that uses my seatbelt.
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.
1631112
I don't think it would be safe..The point is to restrain with little chance of twisting or "flinging" should an accident occur. Mine is tethered to the back seat with the seatbelt so that she can turn a bit on the seat and re-adjust to get comfortable or lie down, but I have placed padded "boxes" in the floor wells to prevent her sliding off the seat. So, short of an overturned car, she should be ok... But tethered to the floor would seem to afford more opportunity for errant (and possibly injuring) movement. Just my thoughts, though...
175623
I bought this item for my son's dog. He has it packed away now since his dog passed away. He says he doesn't recall opening for seat belts. The dog could have gotten her feet stuck in this those openings. It was all one piece that looped over the head rests. It it a great item and worked very well for the dog. It kept her from falling behind the seats when she was having seizures during her last car ride. My son was so happy to have the hammock that day.
458095
The design idea behind this safety belt is anchoring the dog to the anchors already installed in cars today to fit a child safety seat. Since the law requires these seats in a back seat, the anchors are there. If you have anchors installed on your auto for a passenger seat, it would work. The harness straps connect from the dogs hips between the seat and back to the anchors. Slide your hand between the seat and the back and you can feel the "loops or rings" the child seat connects to. These anchors are connected to the auto floor in some manner so they are permanent. I have never seen these for a passenger seat. Lots of words to say no, but you never know how each auto is built. The design idea behind this safety belt is anchoring the dog to the anchors already installed in cars today to fit a child safety seat. Since the law requires these seats in a back seat, the anchors are there. If you have anchors installed on your auto for a passenger seat, it would work. The harness straps connect from the dogs hips between the seat and back to the anchors. Slide your hand between the seat and the back and you can feel the "loops or rings" the child seat connects to. These anchors are connected to the auto floor in some manner so they are permanent. I have never... » Read More The design idea behind this safety belt is anchoring the dog to the anchors already installed in cars today to fit a child safety seat. Since the law requires these seats in a back seat, the anchors are there. If you have anchors installed on your auto for a passenger seat, it would work. The harness straps connect from the dogs hips between the seat and back to the anchors. Slide your hand between the seat and the back and you can feel the "loops or rings" the child seat connects to. These anchors are connected to the auto floor in some manner so they are permanent. I have never seen these for a passenger seat. Lots of words to say no, but you never know how each auto is built. « Show Less
618130
Yes, very secure, is fixed using your seat belt. I use a small 3 inch connector to connect to her "chest type collar". She can still move around in seat, but is secure. She loves it. Sees all, and has a space for her water and bowl. Kim
1890028
There are openings for humans to be able to wear seatbelts so I don't see why you wouldn't be able tobuse the same openings to tether your dog's leash