Sleepypod Clickit Sport Dog Safety Harness

I was very excited about this harness as it was the only one that appeared to pass crash testIng with flying colors. I put it on my puppy slowly so he would get used to it. He didn’t love it but was tolerating it fairly well. I strapped him in the backseat of the car with the seatbelt and he was not pleased with that. We went for a short test drive and he wriggled around for about three minutes and got completely free of the harness which stayed attached to the seatbelt. I measured his chest diameter and it’s 17 inches which appears suitable for the small that I ordered. I had it adjusted down snugly... but he broke free like Houdini. Seems to be made of a very high-quality material I was very excited about this harness as it was the only one that appeared to pass crash testIng with flying colors. I put it on my puppy slowly so he would get used to it. He didn’t love it but was tolerating it fairly well. I strapped him in the backseat of the car with the seatbelt and he was not pleased with that. We went for a short test drive and he wriggled around for about three minutes and got completely free of the harness which stayed attached to the seatbelt. I measured his chest diameter and it’s 17 inches which appears suitable for the small that I ordered. I had it adjusted down snugly... but he broke free like Houdini. Seems to be made of a very high-quality material, well thought out and tested. Would likely work for a calmer puppy or dog, just did not work for us. I love Chewy and their customer service they are wonderful!! Will continue to use them for food, treats, toys, supplements etc. … more

We looked at many harnesses for our dog and went with this one thinking it would be made better based on the price. We put it on him, took him for a walk and the straps didn’t stay secure at all. Unless you have a dog that walks perfectly on a leash, this harness is not for you. As soon as he pulled, it stretched the straps out completely and when we got back to the house, it was so loose, it could have fallen right off of him. I contacted Chewy but they haven’t responded which is odd. I want to return it. Maybe they can exchange it for a better made product.

My 74 lb. dog's chest measurement (29") was right at the lowest end of the size I ordered (LG), but the shoulder straps constantly loosen when we are out walking (he pulls, but I think the harness should allow for that since it's marketed as a car restraint safety system too). According to the chart, a Medium would have been too small, but maybe it would have worked better.

I did so much research on the best harness for my trip from MI to VA with my MeatHead and I couldn't even get him buckled in the seat belt, and we've used others when he was smaller. I don't think this harness works for the broad chested dogs like the Bully. I measured properly and it fit, but the top straps were down on his sides so the seat belt had to go up and over his back; it just didn't work. I'll figure out how to return

Materials and workmanship are high quality, but everything else is poor. Design, directions, construction (straps must twist to put on properly), uncomfortable, putting on, attaching to car...everything. Furthermore, it SMASHED the dog right up against the seat...does not allow the seat belt to move out of the locked position. Poor dog was so uncomfortable, I had to take it off. I used one from another company years ago that was MUCH easier in every respect. The crash-testing may be important for a large dog, but if you have a smaller dog, the weight of the dog is not going to break the straps as the dog hurls forward/sideways in the event of an accident. Large dog, perhaps, though my last one Materials and workmanship are high quality, but everything else is poor. Design, directions, construction (straps must twist to put on properly), uncomfortable, putting on, attaching to car...everything. Furthermore, it SMASHED the dog right up against the seat...does not allow the seat belt to move out of the locked position. Poor dog was so uncomfortable, I had to take it off. I used one from another company years ago that was MUCH easier in every respect. The crash-testing may be important for a large dog, but if you have a smaller dog, the weight of the dog is not going to break the straps as the dog hurls forward/sideways in the event of an accident. Large dog, perhaps, though my last one was 80 lbs., and there's no way the wide, thick straps would have broken...they were as sturdy as seat belts. I've owned dogs for 40 years, always belted them in, and never had anything as confusing, frustrating, and ineffective as this. Sending it back ASAP. … more

We felt we were buying the best for our 60 lb yellow lab. We weren’t able to get the harness to adjust where it would fit properly and where she. could be comfortable as seen in the pictures. We really want it to work, but so far it’s. It happening.

I looked for a safety harness, price didn't matter, that had high safety scores. This was the one. ONLY my 100lb goldendoodle can't wear it in the car. He is just too long to be able to sit comfortably. The seat belt in the car does not have the give it would take for Hunter to move. He is totally uncomfortable. So this is going back. I also ordered a medium for our newest member. She is 30lbs now and I'm having trouble with her as she has found a way to get tangled. sigh.... Also after reviewing several videos and checking reviews of the Clickit, her straps are sewn in upside down! Their QC is not very good. So I'm hoping now I'll have it on correctly. One more try for her and if it doesn't I looked for a safety harness, price didn't matter, that had high safety scores. This was the one. ONLY my 100lb goldendoodle can't wear it in the car. He is just too long to be able to sit comfortably. The seat belt in the car does not have the give it would take for Hunter to move. He is totally uncomfortable. So this is going back. I also ordered a medium for our newest member. She is 30lbs now and I'm having trouble with her as she has found a way to get tangled. sigh.... Also after reviewing several videos and checking reviews of the Clickit, her straps are sewn in upside down! Their QC is not very good. So I'm hoping now I'll have it on correctly. One more try for her and if it doesn't work, it will have to go back. So sad as I really wanted these to work. … more

Though my pup is not the happiest when I am trying to pin her to the back seat, I know she's very safe with it on and would not shift around during a car ride.

I bought the Sleepypod harness to keep my pup safe for an 1800 mile trip west. Only problem is that she would not have anything to do with it; in fact, she successfully made her way out of it. She is used to being able to stretch out on the back seat and I guess the stiff nature of the harness made her feel more like she was being restrained to the seat and punished. So it may be ok and a great product for others, just not my dog.

These harnesses work great. Dogs are restrained yet able to sit or lay down comfortably. This is one of the only harnesses that performed well in crash testing. Look for the results on their website and on the website of non profit animal group. Bought one for each dog, who travel a lot as therapy dogs. Driver not distracted and dogs safe.