PetBuckle Universal Pet Seat Belt Complete Travel Kit, Includes Harness and Tether, Fits Pets 20-Pounds and More

Unlike most car harnesses that are just to keep your dog from crawling around the car, this one actually provides crash safety (for your dog _and_ you). It goes on pretty easily and can be used as a makeshift leash when traveling in the car.The only problem is the strap guide where the straps cross the chest slides too easily and the dog can work their way out of the harness. We sewed the straps together with some heavy nylon thread where the straps cross to prevent them from sliding and it solved the problem, noting that the harness won't fit another dog of vastly differing size (we'll buy another one of that becomes the case), and noting that the sewing may not hold in a crash (but that shouldn't be a problem because the harness wasn't designed to require the straps to hold together in that spot during a crash).<EDIT>The Center for Pet Safety released their crash test results and this harness was tearing. "Exhibited a consistent failure of the stitching of the connection point. Failure of both sizes met CPS Catastrophic Failure Definition. Manufacturer opted out of test attendance." I don't know if that means it won't help at all, but is a serious cause for concern if you own this harness or are considering buying one. IMMI has hidden this harness from the product list on their website (I would assume that means they're either quietly redesigning it or abandoning it).You can see the crash results of all the harnesses at:[...]The test results PDF is at:[...]The test winner is available on Amazon, though the reviews indicate it's design is more complicated and difficult to adjust to all dog sizes.http://www.amazon.com/ClickIt-Utility-Dog-Safety-Harness/dp/B00FQR94IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394657979&sr=8-1&keywords=sleepypod+clickitHopefully now that there is an independent test procedure in place we'll get more options and actually know whether it will perform in a crash.

Let me start by saying ALL dog seatbelts have pros and cons. I only know of three that are actually crash tested/weight tested. This one, the Ruffrider Roadie, and the Champion Canine Seat Belt System. I haven't tried the Champion.I had a Roadie for my last dog, and I loved it. My dog now is slightly smaller, and the first Roadie didn't fit her. I couldn't find a new one for a decent price, so I bought the PetBuckle. It's okay. It slips and slides a LOT though if your dog moves around at all, which mine does... She ends up so twisted I have to either stop the car and spend 5 minutes readjusting the harness and seatbelt, or if I can't stop (ever been on a Southern California freeway? Yeah. Can't always stop.), I have to reach back and unbuckle her completely because she gets so distressed about it, and I worry she'd get more injured tangled up than unbuckled.I like another reviewer's idea of a stitch or two at the chest. The harness is in storage now, but I'll try that when I can.I ended up finding a new Roadie, and I use that. It has its flaws too though. They changed it a little bit since I bought one for my other dog, and the strap on their back now kind of digs in weirdly, so the PetBuckle is probably more comfy, despite the big buckles on either side. It's also WAY harder to get on and off than the PetBuckle, being one piece. And you're not supposed to use the D-ring on the Roadie to connect the dog to the car, you HAVE to put the seatbelt through the loop. I like having the option on the PetBuckle.So yeah, pros and cons either way. I prefer the Roadie overall, but that's just me.

This product is a high quality construction with one weak piece, the rubber crossover adjuster. But, the clips are all top of the line. I am perplexed as to why the rubber piece with holds the crossover (chest) adjustments is made of a loose and flimsy rubber which will not hold adustment, making buckling up each time a longer process than needed. Each time I put this on my Angel, I have to adjust the crossover because the belts slip throught the rubber.If I can access this again, I will upload a video. I will try to use velcro or another "jimmy rig" to keep it in adjustment. However, that criticism should not pin the product in poor light. This is a very strong restraint, most likely the heaviest you will find. Only criticism is that the crossover rubber should be a lot stiffer and this would be a perfect 10.

This seat belt harness and tether is well made and provides restraint for my pet without limiting his movements dramatically inside the vehicle. Two problems keep it from being easy to use: 1. The release buttons are extremely tough to use. They require pushing between thumb and fingers in an awkward position when the item is on the pet. If they were placed so so the work could be divided between the opposing thumb/fingers or hand fingers (on the sides of the locking mechanism) then releasing wouldn't be so difficult (painful for me). 2. Also, the locks are very heavy. Perhaps that is necessary for the sturdiness of the product, but if you have a smaller dog (under 50 pounds), I think it would be too much. My dog doesn't mind it once it is on but he is 60 pounds. The tether is great as it securely slips onto the vehicle's child seat anchor.

Great system, and it makes me feel more secure than a crate would.My only real complaint is the rubber or plastic piece in the front that the straps cross through. It is not made well and will eventually break. Once that happens, you only recourse is to buy a whole new harness. it's a drag, but we were able to get 7 months of use out of the first one, which is pretty good mileage.This is the only harness I know of that uses the substantial seat-belt straps. I trust my dog's life to this product. If we were to get rear-ended, he might have a little bruising. If he were in a crate in the "way-back" section of my SUV and we were to get rear-ended, he would be crushed. There's no viable alternative to this, as far as I can tell.