Does this product come with its own airbag? If so, is there a way to turn off the airbag when my dog is driving?
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Sorry it does not. I think you need a cat, so the claws can hold on while driving.
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As versatile as the Autoexec Wheelmate is, at this time there is no airbag. If you wish to provide one a mother-in-law, self-obsessed mother or an old boyfriend does very well riding in the passenger seat. If you wish to disarm the airbag while your canine is driving simply have your faithful friend vomit or expel gas.
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David,yes it comes with a bag, a big bag at that. Like Erik said, it works great. Wish I had one years ago. Easy to operate too. See my review.
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I don't think I'd recommend it in this situation: if your dog is nervous or fearful or agitated during a car ride, you need to look for another solution, something will calm him down. Perhaps something like a 'storm coat' (which tightly encompasses the dog and makes it less fearful in storm conditions) would be worth a try. Good luck!
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I use the pad for my 30lb pug in the car when going on long trips. It keeps her from panting, which she did even with the AC on high. I keep it in the fridge when not in use - Perhaps you could freeze it to keep it cooler longer.
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Funny! But, no. it would end up behind the airbag. The airbag deploys between you and the phone.
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It hangs from the headrest and also has a strap that goes around the seat. You can hang it on the back of the passenger seat if someone is riding in the passenger seat. I also have a 1/3 split seat in the back so I can hang it on that headrest as the strap can go around the seat. My Boston Terrier loves it and jumps right in when she gets into the car. She weighs about 16 pounds. I wouldn't travel without her being retrained either in a dog car seat or restraint of some sort. I am on my second Kurgo car seat and I love them.
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I bought this item for my son's dog. He has it packed away now since his dog passed away. He says he doesn't recall opening for seat belts. The dog could have gotten her feet stuck in this those openings. It was all one piece that looped over the head rests. It it a great item and worked very well for the dog. It kept her from falling behind the seats when she was having seizures during her last car ride. My son was so happy to have the hammock that day.
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Yes, it comes with a heavy plastic cover that can be used in the rain or to keep it clean in storage if you choose not to fold it. The cover fits over the top and covers the top and front completely. The back part is left open so your pet can see and get air through the large mesh panel.
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It probably depends on the car and the size of the dog. In my car, the passenger airbag is only activated if the seatbelt is clipped and the weight in the passenger seat is over 65 pounds. A lot of newer cars do this in order to prevent airbag injuries to small children. So if you have a large dog, clipping the belt might actually activate the airbag.
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Hello Jennifer; I asked our manufacture this question and learned that someone did have an accident and the seat air bags were able to break through these car seat covers and deploy protecting the driver. However I can not guarantee it will do this with all cars with seat air bags and for safety reasons I would advise not to use these covers on cars with air bags built into the seat. Some of our customers said they cut open a slot and hem the edges where the air bags are located. This would allow the air bags to deploy without any resistance.
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LEELASTARR said on August 7, 2014 | Edit i have a dog seatbelt.it can keep them from 'flying' if/when you hit the brakes,and since whiplash can kill a dog by snapping his neck amongst other things(int.injuries from hitting something e.c.t.) its safe to say,whether or not it would save his life in an accident,it's still safer! my dog freaked out when we were driving and some moron ,in may,mind you,sets firecrackers off-thank goodness he was in his seatbelt.or we would have been in an accident!!!!
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I actually used it in my front seat because my dog would cry if she couldn't be near me. In July I was in a car accident and was hit pretty hard on the front drivers side with my dog in her car seat next to me. This seat saved her life! She flew forward onto the dash but was pulled back into the seat by the car seat so she walked away without a scratch! Now I keep her in the back seat only because if this were to happen again and the air bag deployed I wouldn't want it to hurt her (the passenger air bag was shut off in the last accident). Overall this is a fantastic product and I highly recommend it not just for your dogs comfort but safety too! I actually used it in my front seat because my dog would cry if she couldn't be near me. In July I was in a car accident and was hit pretty hard on the front drivers side with my dog in her car seat next to me. This seat saved her life! She flew forward onto the dash but was pulled back into the seat by the car seat so she walked away without a scratch! Now I keep her in the back seat only because if this were to happen again and the air bag deployed I wouldn't want it to hurt her (the passenger air bag was shut off in the last accident). Overall this is a fantastic product and I highly... » Read More I actually used it in my front seat because my dog would cry if she couldn't be near me. In July I was in a car accident and was hit pretty hard on the front drivers side with my dog in her car seat next to me. This seat saved her life! She flew forward onto the dash but was pulled back into the seat by the car seat so she walked away without a scratch! Now I keep her in the back seat only because if this were to happen again and the air bag deployed I wouldn't want it to hurt her (the passenger air bag was shut off in the last accident). Overall this is a fantastic product and I highly recommend it not just for your dogs comfort but safety too! « Show Less
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Thank you fro your question. No, this car seat cover does not work with seats with a built in side airbag.
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I have not seen it with an auto off feature as of yet. I have had it on for hours and it has yet to shut off on it own. However, I have EXTREMELY cold feet in the winter and this has been the absolutely best thing I could have ever gotten! Wish I had this 10 yes ago!!
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Hello Jennifer;I asked our manufacture this question and learned that someone did have an accident and the seat air bags were able to break through these car seat covers and deploy protecting the driver. However I can not guarantee it will do this with all cars with seat air bags and for safety reasons I would advise not to use these covers on cars with air bags built into the seat. Some of our customers said they cut open a slot and hem the edges where the air bags are located. This would allow the air bags to deploy without any resistance.
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no it does not. this has been a blessing though. the dog has settled down and will walk beside me without a leash....
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Almost positive. It has been a few years. Mine was a 2006 and I wish I did it sooner. Make sure you disconnect the battery first. It would be bad if the airbag went off. Good luck.