PetBuckle Pet Seat Belt Harness for Pets Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this harness from Petsmart to restrain my 60 lb Australian Shepherd in the car. I also got the Kwik Connect Tether, which I love, but that's not what this review is about. I chose this harness because of the company's research. This harness is actually crash-tested and the video is on their website. This harness is proven to withstand the force of a car crash, which makes it much more appealing to me than other harnesses.
The sizing is very flexible and easy. The excess strap from sizing does hang awkwardly on the sides of the harness (like the extra on a fabric belt), but it doesn't detract from the function of it. It is also extremely easy to put on. Just slip over the head and buckle. I can take it off and on quickly and without having to re-adjust or re-size.
My dog can move easily and lay down with this harness on. I have even walked her in it for short distances. It does not impede mobility at all.
My main problem with the harness, and the only reason I didn't rate higher, is the area where the straps cross on the chest. There is a diamond shaped piece of rubber that holds the straps in their crossed position. This is adjustable for small neck holes and large alike, just by moving this piece up and down. The further up you move the piece, the closer the cross gets to the opening and the smaller the opening becomes. I positioned mine to cross on my Aussie's breast plate and it fit great. However, this piece does not secure into place, so as she moved, it slipped further and further down, enlarging the head opening and eventually making it onto her belly. She has a full coat and it just would not stay put and was constantly sliding down. As it slid, not only did it become useless as a safety restraint, but it also started to bind her legs and make her uncomfortable. I tried tightening the harness, loosening the harness, placing it in different areas on her chest (higher/lower), but nothing I did fixed this problem.
I still use it, but I constantly have to pull the cross straps up to actually be on her chest. It's better than her being free and loose in the car, even if I do have to take the time to properly adjust it often. Maybe a dog with shorter hair would have more luck, or a way could be devised to lock in the position of that piece. I haven't figured it out, but it is still functional as a harness. And the crash testing still makes me feel more secure than other harnesses, especially for short rides where it may not slip down too much.
I would recommend this product, but would also recommend to use judgement on whether you think the slipping would be an issue, and if it is one that you could overcome. If modifications were made to that one area where the straps cross, it would be perfect.

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