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valz valz
 
M$1 December 17, 2008 07:13 AM

Have you heard about anything to use to fasten your dog in a car - like a dog seatbelt?

We all read about how dangerous it is for people to drive without a seatbelt. The police enforce wearing seatbelts in a lot of places. But what about the family dog if you are not using a cage in the car necessarily. Lots of people just let the dog hop in. How can you keep it safe too? Think about it, if the car stops suddenly, it is not safe for the passengers to have a dog flying through the air either. I wonder why there is not more about this in the news. It sounds like it could be important for car safety for all.

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kalane kalane
 
 December 17, 2008 07:41 AM
Wired did an article about a veterinary technician who partnered with other animal professionals to design a safety harness for dogs (link to her site with videos from the article): http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/02/sue_roakes_seat.html

According to retailers, restraining your pets using a seat belt is safer for both them and you. They are less likely to get injured in a collision, less apt to distract you and cause a collision and will be unable to run away if frightened, injured or distracted. According to RuffRider, tests have shown that crates are not designed to handle impact and can explode if the weight of an animal is thrown against them during a collision.
Source(s):
http://www.bebopusa.com/subcat/secure_fit_safety_harness_system.html
http://www.petsafetybelts.com/#safety
http://usak9outfitters.com/CCSS.htm
http://www.ruffrider.com/
http://www.ruffrider.com/why-crates-are-not-safe



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joshwillis joshwillis
 
December 17, 2008 07:20 AM
Something like this is probably what you're looking for. http://www.discountpetsuppliesstore.com/servlet/the-708/SNOOZER-,SMALL,-DOG,-CAR,/Detail

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bernices bernices
 
December 17, 2008 07:23 AM
I think all animals should be crated and seat belted in or use a device made to seat belt the animal in, but I'm not a "travel with my animals" kind of gal. I much prefer to leave them home alone or bring them to our local pet hotel if I'll be gone for an extended period.
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http://www.ruffrider.com/
http://www.petco.com/product/8146/Aspen-Pet-Canine-Seat-Belts.aspx


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eatthatpop... eatthatpop...
 
December 17, 2008 07:23 AM
Generally dogs do not ride in cars

It's not a law, but I can see why you would want one (it would be so cute too!)

I'm sure they do sell them online :)

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dsgamer dsgamer
 
December 17, 2008 07:23 AM
theres allot of different options but from a simple google search I found this: http://www.pet-super-store.com/html/small-dog-car-seat-carrier.html and I have seen them used and the dogs dont seem to mind them too much
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http://www.pet-super-store.com/html/small-dog-car-seat-carrier.html


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skitt skitt
 
December 17, 2008 07:25 AM
I've seen these in action before. I believe that they fasten to the car seat belt and look similar to a harness type leash to attach to the car's seat belt.
Source(s):
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755287


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powerfulma... powerfulma...
 
December 17, 2008 07:32 AM
yes seat belt availables look all these links to get suitable seat belts


http://www.ruffrider.com/

http://www.petsafetybelts.com/

http://www.discount-pet-superstore.com/sport_dog/leashes_main.htm

http://dogtime.com/seat-belt-travel-supplies.html



Crash Test Dummy (find more in you tube)

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=_XFK7XNa9-4&feature=related


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brook brook
 
December 17, 2008 07:33 AM
The dog seat belt harness is a must for our pooch. He goes nuts in the car and left unrestrained would try to jump onto the driver's lap. We use the belly harness one that goes over the front legs, clips around the belly and has the belt loop off his back.. It works really well until he steps on the belt release and unclips himself !

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drmarvin drmarvin
 
December 17, 2008 07:38 AM
I know they exist. The ones I've seen are usually a harness of sorts that hooks into the seatbelt in the back seat or even to the anchor for a child safety seat.

Here are some examples
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755199
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755291
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755287

Hope this helps
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www.petsmart.com


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akashs04 akashs04
 
December 17, 2008 07:39 AM
I did not hear about this term but I guess it is associated with the action when you put seat belt for your Dog in the car :)

Akash...

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kee kee
 
December 17, 2008 01:39 PM
I know that petco or petsmart sells harnesses to connect to the seat belt for dogs. I would try calling or going to one of there stores.

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shanedunn1... shanedunn1...
 
December 17, 2008 01:53 PM
Yes there are many brands of dog "car seats" and harnesses are available for bigger dogs that allow you strap them up for safety using the seatbelt of your car.
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http://www.jbpet.com/car-safety-accessories.html


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snn snn
 
December 20, 2008 03:49 AM
You're right, it's really dangerous for both the pet and the people in the car if you're involved in an accident and everyone's not buckled in.

Here's a pet seat belt...http://www.properpet.com/product/petbuckle/F13560/?ref=base

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