What type of harness is best to use with this seat? Our small dogs never needed harnesses so I am not sure what to get for 8 lb Shipoo.
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My 12 pound dog wears a soft mesh harness when she is in the booster seat. I like the idea of extending the leash that is in the seat a bit, as it is very short. This would give her a bit more room to move around. However, I wouldn't want her to be able to jump out and wander around too much. This is what we were trying to prevent by purchasing the seat. As soon as she sees the seat going into the car, she knows we're about to embark on another adventure!
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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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The hook comes from the back and is attached to the bottom in the middle. I have a step in harness and attach the hook to the bottom of the harness near the dog's rib cage. It's a little bit of a pain to hook and unhook but the dog can stand up if she wants to. If you hooked it to the metal hoop on the top of a harness your dog would not be able to stand up without some sort of extension.
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Our 8 lb. Maltipoo wears a collar and not a harness. The leash that comes with the seat is too short and left our dog (which is very short) with no room to move at all so we extended it a few inches with another clip attached to the leash that come inside the seat and it works fine now. Our dog hated the seat at first but now she loves it and can see out the car windows and seems more satisfied.
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I think the small would be right for your pup. I have a basset hound who weighs about 50lbs and has 27.5-28 inch girth. I got the medium and it fits fine (smallest girth on medium is 28) with plenty of room to grow as he ages. It is a great harness. He pulls less. I find the handle helpful and offers great control of his excitement when small children approach and want to pet him. There is a video at the manufacturers' website that shows you how to measure. http://www.dtdogcollars.com/DT-Harness-High-quality-Nylon-Dog-Harness-p/dth6.htm
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Hi, My dog is right in the middle of the two of yours, 15" and just over 8lbs. Can you tell me what size you ended up purchasing and how it worked out, it would be so helpful for me. Thank you!
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The medium works well for my 12 lb Cavalier. When she was a puppy, we got size small, but I think she was around 6 or 8 lbs then. You might need the X-small if they have it. I love this harness!
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Well, the dog needs to be in a harness to use this, and it is adjustable up to a certain point. My thoughts are that I think the strap would not be long enough, and I'm not sure they make harnesses that big! Maybe try a regular seat belt (just kidding)!!
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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A small would be far to big on her. I would recommend an extra small. My toy poodle mix is close to 8 lbs. She has a long torso but is very slim. The small fits her well. You can adjust the chest to make a custom fit for your dog. Luckily, the length of her legs is irrelevant to the fit of her harness. My dog, Loki, likes to pull when going on walks. The only part of the harness that cannot be adjusted is the neck. Loki has a very small neck. It measures close 8 inches. I highly recommend this harness. I think an extra small would work well. I hopes this helps! :)
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I got it at amazon one side works with the seat belt . The Other side clicks on harness. This is really nice. I have to try it again , it was too big for my dog, she would get out of it. Amazon also sold a strap that goes in seat belt then connects to her collar. That works the best for us.I also got a smaller bed that she sits in. So if you have a dog under 8 pounds don't do it. This harness can be adjusted.
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The harness adjusts to larger children. I bought it for my 4 year old son, but My eight year old daughter can fit comfortably in the seat and she is weighs 90 lbs. The manufacturer weight limit is 100lbs. I think your daughter would be comfortable and secure in this seat.
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The beauty of this harness is that you don't need to. My dog is a Pom and all fur.. little tiny dog underneath. I wanted something that would slip on and off easily and not get tangled. No buckles to adjust. I tried several harnesses and he either slipped right out of them- including one that was measured for him at the store, or they obviously annoyed him he kept gnawing on them. The Sporn is soft padded and adjustable. My dog weighs 10 lbs and took an xs. They run I think up to xl. I've seen boxers in them. The dog can't slip out no matter what he does but it's comfy. It doesn't strangle him or restrict his movement. The beauty of this harness is that you don't need to. My dog is a Pom and all fur.. little tiny dog underneath. I wanted something that would slip on and off easily and not get tangled. No buckles to adjust. I tried several harnesses and he either slipped right out of them- including one that was measured for him at the store, or they obviously annoyed him he kept gnawing on them. The Sporn is soft padded and adjustable. My dog weighs 10 lbs and took an xs. They run I think up to xl. I've seen boxers in them. The dog can't slip out no matter what he does but it's comfy. It doesn't strangle... » Read More The beauty of this harness is that you don't need to. My dog is a Pom and all fur.. little tiny dog underneath. I wanted something that would slip on and off easily and not get tangled. No buckles to adjust. I tried several harnesses and he either slipped right out of them- including one that was measured for him at the store, or they obviously annoyed him he kept gnawing on them. The Sporn is soft padded and adjustable. My dog weighs 10 lbs and took an xs. They run I think up to xl. I've seen boxers in them. The dog can't slip out no matter what he does but it's comfy. It doesn't strangle him or restrict his movement. « Show Less
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Susan: Take her body measurements and see what size she would need. These harnesses are true to their measurement guide. They are very nice but my dog was just too small. I bought it knowing she was just near the body measurement listed for this harness but unfortunately it was just too large for her and heavy but she is a 5 pound service dog. So it is extremely hard to find something that small because most service dog harnesses are for dogs larger than her.
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I have a 20 lb Pekingese and I bought the medium harness. It was too big. I would go with the small harness.
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I purchased a "small" for my 8 pound Silky Terrier. It fit relatively well for that size/weight. However, she was very bothered by the straps around her back legs/groin area and wouldn't walk. When I pulled on leash, her back end went right up in the air...so did not work out for us. A larger, heavier dog will likely be more adaptable to this style. Good luck.
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Hi, my son has a 22 pound Corgi , Corgi's have very long bodies and very short legs......she needed height to see out! However, she could only sit in this car seat and could not lie down -was too small for her long body...they returned it and bought 2 long outdoor seat cushions and stacked them ( for a 2 person couch outdoor love seat so the cushions could handle wet feet and mud easily ) and a chest harness for the dog that attaches to the seat belt - so she won't choke or fly forward if they stop suddenly...she can sit and lie down as she pleases...every dog is different... if your dog is going on long trips then it is important that it can lie down in it's seat and not just see out...good luck! Hi, my son has a 22 pound Corgi , Corgi's have very long bodies and very short legs......she needed height to see out! However, she could only sit in this car seat and could not lie down -was too small for her long body...they returned it and bought 2 long outdoor seat cushions and stacked them ( for a 2 person couch outdoor love seat so the cushions could handle wet feet and mud easily ) and a chest harness for the dog that attaches to the seat belt - so she won't choke or fly forward if they stop suddenly...she can sit and lie down as she pleases...every dog is different... if your... » Read More Hi, my son has a 22 pound Corgi , Corgi's have very long bodies and very short legs......she needed height to see out! However, she could only sit in this car seat and could not lie down -was too small for her long body...they returned it and bought 2 long outdoor seat cushions and stacked them ( for a 2 person couch outdoor love seat so the cushions could handle wet feet and mud easily ) and a chest harness for the dog that attaches to the seat belt - so she won't choke or fly forward if they stop suddenly...she can sit and lie down as she pleases...every dog is different... if your dog is going on long trips then it is important that it can lie down in it's seat and not just see out...good luck! « Show Less
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These harnesses are fitted by neck size, I did see one for toy breeds, neck size 6-9". So measure your pup's neck. Hopefully you will be able to get one, both my dogs have them and they are so easy to use.
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Wow, 40lbs is pretty big for a seat like this. I have one dog (Australian Labradoodle) who weighs 30lbs and she takes up the whole thing and it is a tight fit. I really bought it for my 20lb dog who fits perfectly. How about a fleece doggie jacket and a seat pad for the seat?
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My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him. Hope it works as well for your dog. My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him.... » Read More My dog is 67 lbs now (started at 80 lbs.), 8 years old with a chest of about 30 to 32 in. He is a Husky mix, and has very thick fur. I bought the large one that was labeled 70 lbs. to 130 lbs. and we have it adjusted down now as far as it will go. I think I would go with the large. It takes a little bit to figure out how to adjust the harness, and you really need two people unless your dog is really well trained to stand and let you put it on him. He has had it on pretty much continuously since April, and has no problems with it chafing him anywhere. It has been an answer to prayer for him. Hope it works as well for your dog. « Show Less