Part 2 of ?: My rescue dog is reactive to dogs and claws at the windows. Will the harness limit movement to the window?
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No! Not by itself. However, if you connect it to a seat belt for a dog, then you are able to limit the movement to the window.
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If the harness is correctly installed in the car, it should limit movement to the window. Our dog is very hyper and the harness limits his movements. We are very pleased with the ease of loading and unloading our dog from the car with the harness. We have been pleased.
241140
Not really. The dog can move around inside the vehicle. The harness attaches to the shoulder restraint of the seatbelt, which allows a decent bit of movement. My pup can easily get to a window. We have, however, been in a fairly serious car accident with her in the harness and with the sudden movement the shoulder restraint engages, keeping your pup in place. Thankfully she was perfectly safe, and I attribute that completely to the Kurgo harness, because she would have gone flying otherwise.
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It will not! I got it for the same reason. I ended up getting one of the soft cone collars which worked great. I'd put this collar on my dog if I was supervising her because it is very comfortable and easier to maneuver around furniture.
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I use mine for a dog in front of windows, he destroys the blinds jumping on them when I leave the house. He isn't avoiding the blinds or windows, he is avoiding the mat. Your results with a cat and a couch may differ. Cats are pretty cagey. All animals react differently. I have two dogs, and one is smart enough to get around the mat, but she doesn't destroy things either. The fake mat seems to work once they are trained...but you can get a cheaper version by just buying some carpet runner or other translucent plastic. Good luck!
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Thank you I appreciate the input. The view from the people who have responded so far is quite mixed. I guess it ultimately comes down to the dog. I have a very active Brittany Spaniel and I fear she is just too head strong to stop this behavior but will give it a try.
618124
Yes, we have our dog wear a harness and it is clipped to the seat. Our dog can stand up turn around look out the window, just not get out of that space and has always been very comfortable.
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We have a rather long dog and a compact car -- but using just the parts that came with the harness, he has no problem lying down and even sticking his muzzle up right next to the driver's shoulder. Any more freedom would reduce the safety aspect of the harness, IMO.
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Honestly, probably not. I bought this for my Siberian Husky when we had her spayed and she couldn't reach the stitches on her stomach but she could still reach sections of her back legs/feet. It could hinder the dog a bit from getting to their foot, but if they are really determined, I don't think this collar would stop your dog from reaching their foot.
1036388
Absolutely. I had a Great Pyrenees that went from one window to the other, and it held up under that strain. I also had a wee dog that ran back and forth to each window, and the hammock stayed in place.
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I have a Highlander and my Chihuahuas can see out of the window when they sit/stand up in it. A larger dog could probably lay down and still see out of it, but the seat does not obstruct the view of the driver in my vehicle.
1126516
My nine pound dog can see out the side window and front windshield. I have bucket seats in the front and it is too far away for him to stick his head out, unless he would stand and lean toward the window. I don't think that would be a safe option.
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Don't count on this or any other type of window cover to solve your problem; dogs are so sensitive to various forms of smell, movement and sound. If you are looking for aesthetics, then I highly recommend this window film.
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My dog, 45 lb Aussie mix, goes from window to window and the hammock stays in place. You just need to make sure you have it set correctly.
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Hi Kristina, it has done a great job holding my 60lb dog so far. I make all my dogs were a vest harness and then attach the dog seatbelt to the vest and it does a wonderful job of keeping them from climbing to the front seat. Also I losen it enough so they can put there heads out the window but not enough for them to lean out the window so much. So for my dog, yes it works great. I think it depends on your dogs tendencies, if you have a dog that will jump out the window then I'm not sure; but if you want something to hold them in place than this should work just fine. Hope this helps
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I got our collar out and did a test rum on my lab who weighs about 60# and had her try to reach the front of her paws (dog biscuit reward induced!). She just couldn't quite reach. This collar restricts their stretch to some degree in all directions. I would say it is worth a try to try to break the habit, if it is a habit and not something physiologic. Vets should carry these--they are MUCH better than the cone (we call it The Lampshade!)--an outstanding product and I am glad to have it on hand for the next time we need it. Have you tried spraying the top of your lab's paws with Bitter Apple? Apparently, not all dogs hate the Bitter Apple as much as my dog does, however! Another suggestion I would make is to get the dog boots and use them for a time on her front paws. We use them in the winter for below zero weather--Lucy isn't crazy about them but she does get used to them. She had a bad cut on one of her paws a few years ago and we put a boot on over her bandages and she got used to it. The bandages had to be on for about a month, dressed daily followed by the boot and she was very good about the whole thing once she got over the weird-ness! Good luck working this problem out with your lab--they are the best dogs, aren't they?!!
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sorry for me the velcro did not hold the lazy pet window perch as secure as it should be. so I ended up putting a few nails in it.
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the adjustment is pretty easy. you can adjust to any length you want. my 43lb dog can put her feet on the arm rest of my truck and stick her head out the window, and that is from the middle seat belt. i really like this product. it works best with a harness.
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I don't use a harness just attach the safety strap, that his attached to the seat belt, to the spot where the leash attaches to the metal part. She can still move around but neither of mine do a lot of that. I love my pet car seats.