by "HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
Published 03/13/2017 at 18:50
by "HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
Published 03/13/2017 at 18:50
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Me and Doggo both share an apparent feeling of apprehension about this device...
...but it is on sale I guess. I kinda feel like this would be a damage multiplier in a crash.
"Ike" (untitledcarshow)
03/13/2017 at 18:53, STARS: 2
they make a harness that the seatbelt goes into, or you can hook it to tie downs via a another attachment. I use it when I travel with my dogs. This just attaches to the handle over head which are likely not in anything that strong
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
03/13/2017 at 18:58, STARS: 1
Looks 0% effective for side-impact and rollover collisions. Maybe marginally effective for frontal or rear impacts?
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/13/2017 at 19:00, STARS: 2
I almost feel like this is worse than nothing.
"4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30" (4muddyfeet)
03/13/2017 at 19:00, STARS: 2
Is this supposed to actually arrest them in the event of a crash, or stop them jumping out of an open window while still giving them full movement? I can only see the latter. As Ike says, doggy harness with the clip on seatbelt loop is my go-to.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
03/13/2017 at 19:05, STARS: 0
Yes. It looks... bad.
"Alfalfa" (alfalfa-romeo)
03/13/2017 at 19:07, STARS: 0
Like 95% of doggo car safety devices on the market aren’t even tested, and generally cause further injury than when roaming free.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/13/2017 at 19:07, STARS: 0
Would love to critique, but I got a single cab pickup with no airbags soooooo....
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/13/2017 at 19:08, STARS: 0
your doggo is still probably safer.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/13/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 0
I’m not going to lose sleep over doggo safety when I’ve been endangering myself driving tin cans since 2003.
"Shamoononon drives like a farmer" (shamoononon)
03/13/2017 at 19:12, STARS: 0
Just safe enough to keep the dog tied to the car when it catches fire. Seriously..... Sorry. I have apprehension too.
"vicali" (vicali)
03/13/2017 at 19:22, STARS: 1
Bella has a Champion system, it’s pretty heavy duty. She used to buckle into the seatbelts before kids, now it buckles into the tie downs in the back of the Forester.
http://usak9outfitters.com/CCSS.htm
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
03/13/2017 at 19:26, STARS: 0
I feel like the designer of this never even thought about accidents.
I suppose it gives doggo freedom to move while keeping him off the drivers lap, which is good, I guess? I’ve had a Labrador try to sit on my feet while driving, so I get that bit, but otherwise just no.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
03/13/2017 at 19:38, STARS: 2
I don’t think it’s meant for crash protection. Probably just to keep doggo from bothering you while driving.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
03/13/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
I don’t really see how it could make anything worse, since it’s secured on his chest rather than just his collar. I think the downside is even if it saves doggos life, you’re going to be in for a HUGE vet bill. IMO it’d just be better for doggo to go out with his boots on than having to pay a vet to put him down.
This is assuming a serious crash, not just a fender bender or something. In that case this, I think this could help prevent (or at least lessen) an impact with the front seat.
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
03/13/2017 at 19:45, STARS: 0
I clip my dog into the rear middle seatbelt with a clip made to go on it, keeps him more or less in the middle and can’t go too far forward. And rollover would be better than this because it’s mounted below. He always has his harness and you can loosen the seat belt to fit desired reach.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/13/2017 at 19:46, STARS: 0
Crate, training, hatch, leave them at home, the possibilities are LIMITLESS.
"Shoop" (shoopdawoop993)
03/13/2017 at 19:48, STARS: 1
It’s to keep doggo in the back seat, it’s not meant for crash protection. See the plastic hooks
If it is, it’s just to keep doggo out of your skull or windshield,not to protect doggo
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
03/13/2017 at 20:40, STARS: 2
This is not created to protect your dog. It’s created to protect you from having a 20kg dog fly accross the car and into you in case of a crash.
"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
03/13/2017 at 20:54, STARS: 1
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
03/13/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 0
Why would you ask me to be responsible when I could buy something that fixes the problem!!!
"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
03/14/2017 at 14:27, STARS: 0
This seems more aimed at controlling a dog(go) in non-crashing situations. Like if yours was super prone to trying to get in the front/ way back, I think.
As for crash protection, my understanding [citation needed] is most harnesses are less about saving the dog in a crash and more about preventing it from becoming a furry missile and injuring the humans.
Picture as apology for any perceived pedantry.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/14/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 1
Nah, I think you are right. Im just looking at this picture thinking that this dog and I are sharing concern over the efficacy of this thing its tied to.