Top 5 Dog Seat Belts
If your furry little family member is a constant traveling companion it’s not a bad idea to invest in a dog seat belt.
After all, it’s important to keep our pets as safe as the rest of our loved ones in a vehicle – and traditional seatbelts just aren’t designed with keeping dogs (or any other pets, for that matter) safe the way they protect humans.
Thankfully though, there are a number of really innovative companies out there offering safe, secure, and stylish dog seatbelts worth owning.
We breakdown our top five favorites below!
Our Favorite Dog Seat Belts
Vastar Adjustable Dog Seat Belt
Made using only high quality nylon materials that are super strong and durable, the best thing about these dog seatbelts (they come in a two pack) is that they are even stronger and more resilient than the seatbelts you use in your vehicle right now!
Similar to some of the “overbuilt” dog leashes you’ve likely come across on the market today, the nylon materials are triple reinforced at the seams and have zinc alloy solid swivel snap hardware attached at each end as well.
The locking mechanism fits all vehicle models aside from a handful (2015 Acura RDX, 1989 Ford F1 50 and Ford Ranger, 2013/14 Honda Pilot and Honda CRV, and 2012 Kia Forte vehicles specifically) which makes them nearly universal.
All you have to do is click the belt portion into the seatbelt lock, connect the other end to your dog harness, and you are good to go!
BWOGUE Dog Seat Belt
Safety is always priority number one when purchasing dog seatbelts, and this pair of belts typically designed to keep your furry little family member just as secure as possible when traveling.
The belt itself is made out of high quality, heavy duty nylon materials with zinc alloy snap hardware included as well. This is the same kind of material used in high-end dog leads and dog leashes, providing that security without too much extra weight.
The innovative “built-in harness” component of this dog seatbelts is what makes it so different. The hardest component is fully adjustable to snap onto any headrest in your vehicle, promoting freedom of movement for your dog that traditional seatbelts can’t while also guaranteeing universal application in all vehicles.
IOKHEIRA Dog Seat Belt
This three in one multi function at belt/safety harness/emergency dog lead is a really cool option for pet owners that need real versatility in the seatbelt they buy or their animal.
For starters, the dog seatbelt itself is made out of nylon materials that have been triple reinforced – but there’s also elastic woven into this seatbelt that provides better shock absorption and allows this to double as a dog lead in a pinch.
The hook latch is designed to work with all vehicle models. If it doesn’t fit in your seatbelt lock is going to be able to connect to the seatbelt harness itself – or your headrest.
Combine that with the easy to connect carabiner snap that can also attach to a child safety seat connector and this is a bit of a no-brainer.
Active Pets Universal Pet Seat Belt
The Active Pets Universal Pet Seat Belt set up is a bit of a hybrid between a couple of different options, in that it uses the same universal locking mechanism as the IOKHEIRA dog seat belt but it also takes advantage of snap hook and swivel style attachments from a lot of other options, too.
The swivel hook provides 360° of rotation to cut down on tangling, particularly useful if you’re going to be building in a couple of dogs in the back of your vehicle.
The materials are strong and durable (with a lifetime guarantee) and capable enough to safely restrain and secure even the biggest breeds of dogs. Universal fit is a dream to attach to any seatbelt locking mechanism thanks to its proprietary design, with a stainless steel buckle that stays in place when you snap it in.
PaerCute Dog Seat Belt
These seatbelts are always sold in pairs (usually with contrasting colors, too) and are some of the most popular options on the market today.
For starters, the stainless steel universal seatbelt clip mechanism guarantees a fit and finish that is safe, secure, and stable regardless of the make or model of your vehicle.
On top of that, the reinforced nylon fiber material is very strong and resilient – but there’s also quite a bit of elastic material that allows this dog seatbelt to extend from 22 inches long up to 31 inches long. That gives them a little more room to roam without creating unsafe situations in the back.
Finally, every purchase of this pair of dog seatbelts includes a free get of a collapsible travel bowl. This is perfect for making sure your dogs have plenty of water or snacks wherever your ultimate destination ends up, without adding a lot of bulk to your travel pack!
Final Verdict
At the end of the day, if you’re only going to go with just one of these dog seatbelts it’s not a bad idea to get your hands on the IOKHEIRA Dog Seat Belt.
Very well made, super intelligently designed, unbelievably comfortable, and relatively inexpensive – not to mention offering a legitimate universal fit for every year, make, and model vehicle imaginable – there just isn’t a better choice on the market today for responsible pet owners to make.
