Customer Reviews

PetBuckle Kwik-Connect Tether for the Universal Travel Harness Pet Seat Belt, 1-Inch by 20-Inch

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One end of the PetBuckle Tether attaches by a special heavy-duty clip to the metal latch anchors between the car backseat cushions -- the same latch anchors provided in all newer model cars to which child safety seats are connected. The other end of the tether clips to the D-ring on the dog's harness. (Be sure to always use a harness on your travelin' dog. Never, ever attach this dog seatbelt tether to the dog's collar!)

The webbing strap and all buckle and clip hardware on the tether are first-rate. It comes in at least two lengths, 12-inch and 18-inch, although both sizes are adjustable. You will need the longer length to compensate for the added height if you use a booster seat for your dog. You do yourself, and your dog, a huge favor by going for this brand-name PetBuckle Tether.

When I left my home to ride out Hurricane Katrina at my sister's house, I had no inkling that soon we would be running for our lives. The next morning we were frantically fleeing New Orleans. I did not have my crate with me and Susie May, who is NOT a good traveler, was in her seat belt harness hooked to the PetBuckle Tether. We were in the car for ELEVEN HOURS straight and she was perfectly content and able to lie down and sleep or look out the window with ease. It was a godsend and is honestly the best money I have ever spent on her. I don't know what I would have done without it!

Works great! I wonder why it took me so long to get one! My dog doesn't mind being strapped in at all and I know it's so much safer than holding her on my lap! Highly recommend this item!

The tether is easy to snap on both the dog harness and the child seat anchor which is common in the back seat of most cars. My only complaint is that it is about 6" too short. As a result, I would not recommend it for a dog larger than 40 pounds, especially if the dog has long legs like our dog does. (She cannot comfortably stand up with the tether attached to the back of her harness. That may be safer but not comfortable for her.)

I had been looking for a way to keep my Golden Retrieve safe in the back of my sedan for a long time. A dog harness attached to a seat belt didn't work because she struggled and got herself tangled up. By attaching the tether to a latch bar on one end and her harness on the other I can prevent her from being a potential projectile or falling into the well in front of the back seat, while allowing her a little freedom of movement.

I started my puppy out using this at 10 weeks and it's been great. I put her little bed down on the backseat and strap her in. Cried the first time and after that it's not a big deal. My husband tried to hold her in the car last night and she cried until she was able to get back into her bed and strapped in.

I'm not sure what car this was designed for, but it doesn't really work well in any of ours. The LATCH clip won't clip to the anchors in an 04 Jeep Wrangler, 99 Civic, or an 01 Saturn SL1, which means using the included strap for each car. It is also very short, and I don't have much confidence in the clip that goes to the dog's harness, at least if an accident were to occur. It does keep the dog in the seat, which is an important part.

Dissapointly, this did not fit on any of the latches in my Honda Element. The latches were all too large for the clip to adhere.

Our dog is terrified of riding in the car and this is perfect to keep her calm and settled down instead of trying to jump out the window. We use it in our minivan that came with the tether system. Easy to use.

This product is really great! It keeps my dog safe and gives him just enough room to move around and keep him safe at the same time!