Dogs Using Dog Seat Belts

Once you have decided that a dog seat belt is one of the dog car accessories that you must have, you need to know which one to choose. You want the dog car seat belt you choose to be easy to put on and comfortable for your dog to wear. And it must be the right size and style for the weight of your dog.

Dog seat belts and harnesses are ordered by size (small, medium, large or extra large) or by your dog’s weight. Most are adjustable in order to ensure your pets comfort and to be sure it conforms to you dogs specific bodily proportions. Have your dog’s weight and rib cage circumference in hand before picking the right sized dog restraint.

All styles of dog seat belts and harnesses work with your existing auto seat belts. Note that this is not true for zip lines that connect to the passenger handles on either side of the vehicle, and then clip to your dog’s harness.

In their simplest form, a dog seat belt is a buckle that clips to your dog’s collar and then into the auto seat belt clip.

A more comprehensive restraining device is the dog seat belt that is made of adjustable straps that fit your dog and then clip into the seat belt.

And finally, there are dog car harnesses that look like a vest. These have a strap that attaches to the harness and then clips into the seat belt of the vehicle.

An additional feature of both canine seat belts and harnesses is that you can attach your dog leash when out of the car so they eliminate the need for an extra walking harness.

For a minimal amount of money, you can buy a dog seat belt or dog car harness and keep your dog, you and your passengers safe while riding in your car or truck.