The Away Pet Carrier bag also meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for bringing a pet inside the cabin of a commercial flight, but you should always confirm size restrictions with your flight provider before flying with a pet. Of course, FAA size restrictions do have a downside: the Away Pet Carrier is likely to be too small for dogs over 18 pounds. There are 5 different PRO models, each being a different Width. Apart from the smallest size, the Height is the same across the range. There are different options for Length (Small, Medium, Large), reflecting the Length (or depth) of the car boot from the bottom of the rear seat to the tailgate. It can be installed in either the front or rear seats and the two straps will hold dogs weighing up to 30bs.

A previous version was written by Mary Jo DiLonardo, who has been writing about pets and animals for several decades. She has a rescue dog and has fostered more than three dozen dogs and puppies. Pet health and safety are very important to DiLonardo, and she’s always researching the latest products to keep the dogs in her care healthy and safe.

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If you’re like me, you will take that claim with a grain of salt, at least until the Center for Pet Safety performs their own independent testing on these too for less biased results. What Does It All Mean? We recommend that they look at this as an investment. These are going to be more expensive, because there's more due diligence conducted on the products,” Wolko said. “Something is better than nothing to prevent distraction, which can prevent a crash in the first place. However, if you are in a crash, and your pets are in the wrong products, there can be serious consequences.” The Dogs Trust launched 'The Houndway Code' in 2020 — a car safety awareness campaign – after new research revealed that one in five dog owners regularly travel with their dog unrestrained in the passenger seat of their car and 10% place their pet in their lap whilst at the wheel. If you drive with your dog frequently, you’ll want to select a good car harness, which has been crash-test certified and provides all of the things you’d want in a harness. The purpose of doggy booster seats is to minimally confine your dog in the car while providing the pet with a better “view” by elevating them off the seat.

Although slightly more than the RAC alternative above, the SlowTon harness offers additional styles and sizes. Considering the low price tag, you cannot go wrong with this dog car harness and it won’t disappoint. Because my puppy is still small. I also bought the wedge which elevates him so he can see out the window without standing up in the car seat. And unfortunately, the vast majority of car harnesses on the market simply haven’t been tested rigorously enough for our standards. At the centre of pet safety should be the best dog car seats, as they are great for keeping your pet safe and comfortable while driving. Not only will it restrain your four-legged friend so they will not distract the driver, but they will also be able to feel comfortable and secure and with a pet seat, small pups will be able to see more. This small dog seat for car rides is perfect for small dogs. It comes in 6 different colours, has a lifetime guarantee and arrives ready assembled.Look for details like a padded chest plate, cushioning to prevent chafing, and durable stitching and materials. We especially love to see a lifetime warranty, as offered by Kurgo and Sleepypod. Sleepypod makes several travel carrier options (all CPS-certified), but the brand’s namesake is this unique circular mobile pet bed, which comes in a mini size (13 x 5 inches) for pets 7 pounds or less and the standard size for pets 15 pounds or less, and it’s available in five colors. It comes with an ultra-plush shearling bedding that can be removed and machine washed, has an easy-to-clean nylon exterior, and has padding on both the carry handle and the removable shoulder strap for your comfort while traveling (though it is too tall to fit under airplane seats). I am also not advocating for or against the use of this dog car seat, and encourage you to draw your own conclusions. Large dogs, especially, should be strapped into a seat belt via a harness (or contained in a crate) to prevent them from distracting the driver, or from seriously injuring themselves, a passenger, or the driver in a car crash. “I've seen dogs that aren't strapped in hit the windshield and break ribs, or worse,” warns Dr. Mary Press. “It’s a good idea to strap your dog in.” Since the 2015 independent testing of the PupSaver dog car seat done by the Center of Pet Safety was performed, the PupSaver company has expanded their line of products to include the Original PupSaver (also referred to as the PupSaver 25), the PupSaver Petite, and the PupSaver 45.