Can this be clipped onto a collar safely, or would a harness be better? I don't yet own a harness and was wondering whether it's worth it for the car
608043
Well, would you rather wear a noose around your neck as a safety feature or a seat belt across your body? :) I'd strongly suggest getting a harness. Amazon has some nice choices for harnesses.
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Yes you can to a collar but I think a harness is more comfortable for longer trips
608045
The pet dog belt can be clipped to either a collar or a harness. The harness is obviously safest for the dog. I use the collar hook up for local low speed travel and a harness hook up for freeway travel. Either way, it will keep your dog from crashing into the back of your seat or flying through your front windshield in an accident.
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I wrote a review on this already. I never got to use the product because it didn't hold in the seat belt lock. I tried several cars and it didn't work. Interestingly, I've wanted to try using harness as well but haven't bought one yet!
608047
I would imagine most use it with a collar but my dogs have heavy coats and collars do not work well for them. It works very well with a harness and I give them just enough length to hang their head out the window.
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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
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Harness would be better, but I tend to forget to put the harness on him when we are leaving. I say if you don't drive crazy, I believe he or she would be okay, but it would be better with the harness...image, something around your neck and when you hit a hard stop...However, for my dog, he tends to stay on the sit and don't have any problems, but if he is hyper that's another story. Overall, its up to you, but I do love it and it helps keep him safe. Sometimes when I stop he is so ready to come with me, with this it stops him, I almost had scare a long time ago when I stop on the side of the highway and he jumped out, scary, so I highly suggest you get this even if you don't have the harness. Harness would be better, but I tend to forget to put the harness on him when we are leaving. I say if you don't drive crazy, I believe he or she would be okay, but it would be better with the harness...image, something around your neck and when you hit a hard stop...However, for my dog, he tends to stay on the sit and don't have any problems, but if he is hyper that's another story. Overall, its up to you, but I do love it and it helps keep him safe. Sometimes when I stop he is so ready to come with me, with this it stops him, I almost had scare a long time ago when I stop on the side of... » Read More Harness would be better, but I tend to forget to put the harness on him when we are leaving. I say if you don't drive crazy, I believe he or she would be okay, but it would be better with the harness...image, something around your neck and when you hit a hard stop...However, for my dog, he tends to stay on the sit and don't have any problems, but if he is hyper that's another story. Overall, its up to you, but I do love it and it helps keep him safe. Sometimes when I stop he is so ready to come with me, with this it stops him, I almost had scare a long time ago when I stop on the side of the highway and he jumped out, scary, so I highly suggest you get this even if you don't have the harness. « Show Less
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A harness is a must! If you were in an accident or had to suddenly stop, you risk breaking or causing severe damage to your dog's neck.
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None whatsoever. It is very strong and pliable. Works well. I use a harness as opposed to a collar.
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I've never used a harness so I don't know whether it would work or not, but there definitely isn't any sort of slit or hole in the top of the vest. I use the vest with a collar. So if the ring to attach to a leash on your harness isn't positioned much differently than what is needed to attach to a regular collar, this vest may work for you. As someone else mentioned, the neck opening does sit back far enough that it seems like it ought to work. On the other hand, if the ring on your harness is in a completely different place than that for a typical collar, the vest may not work for you.
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Buy a stainless tag and secure it on a collar that doesn't hang loosely on the dog's neck. It sounds like the collar you're using is too loose
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I use a harness for my dog ,better if you stop real quick ,will not hurt dog much safer than a collar
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Yes, I attach it to the collar itself and holds them in place comfortably but if you have a large dog I would recommend attaching it to a harness for mobility.
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I have never tried it on a Mini Cooper sorry. If I knew anyone who had one I would try it , but I do not. Good luck & I want to commend you for protecting you dog in your vehicle. So many people do not & this item is great; as long as you hook your dog up with a harness never a collar. Judywheats
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Hello and good day. Although this unit itself may be a bit large on a dog this size, you can cut the collar to remove the excess collar. What is the neck measurement of your pup? I also fully suggest using the comfort adapter. It provides a great deal more comfort, and effectiveness. Small Dog Comfort Adapter fits most Dogtra remote collars I now only put the unit on, and our dog (Min Pin) knows to fly right for the most part.
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Do not use with a collar..if your dog is thrown forward in case of an accident he could be seriously injured or die of a broken neck..harness always..soft one is ideal...that slips over body..try the company Wag I have an easy slip on one for our puppy...I put a pillow on the back seat so he is up higher and can see..
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I have found that for my dog, a male boxer, taking the collar off at times only confuses him. I extended his free area by adding an extra spool of line. He has quite a large area now. I tried taking his collar off a couple of times, but trust me, he figured it out! I would rather be safe, than sorry. Hope this helps?
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It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
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Yes, the clip part clicks into any seat belt. Although, I would recommend getting your pet a harness with the seat belt. In case of an accident, and your dog is wearing a regular collar, I could see the arupt stop breaking their neck. I like the harness and seat belt because this keep them in the back seat.
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Use a regular collar. I even use an Easy Walk Harness with mine (underneath the vest)! LOVE this vest and so does Kody. I sewed my Service Dog patches to it as well. It is very visible and wonderful for this purpose.
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It's really up to you but we have found it helpful to leave the collar on during the day and charge it at night. That way we re-attach it in the mornings and it provides us with some protection knowing that its there if we need to use it. Our dog seems to actually like the idea of wearing the collar because it provides him with more freedom to roam without being chained in one space or spot. Hope this helps.
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There is no place to clip the leash. You have to use a separate collar or harness.
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I put the collar on my cairn terrier snugly. It works well. You may have to trim some hair from a dog with longer hair, but it is well worth the peace and quiet!
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while you are at it, buy a harness for your dog. smart people realize that the neck (collar) is not the best place to restrain your dog.