The only dog harness you will ever need, the Sleepypod Dog Harness, works to keep dogs safely retained while traveling in a vehicle, or safely on a leash in a nearly impossible-to-escape-from harness for walks.
My friend Tom introduced me to this harness. Those who follow me know I had a dog, Budley, who was a runner—he loved to play the keep-away game anytime he got loose. He also managed to escape from three harnesses that were billed as “escape-proof.”
While the Sleepypod Dog Harness does not bill itself as escape-proof, Tom said his dogs have never been able to get out of the Sleepypod Harness. Ever. He said the harness was expensive but worth it.
Those who follow me know that my beloved Budley ended up going to live with Tom, as he was going to end up dead if I kept him with me on my travels. (Read all about it here.)
It’s been nearly two years since Budley moved to Tom’s, so I checked in with Tom to see if Budley, who always had Houdini-like escape skills, had ever managed to escape from the Sleepypod Harness. The answer was “No.” SCORE!
Besides being great on walks, this harness was primarily designed to keep dogs safe while riding in vehicles. To that end, it was rigorously crash-tested to U.S., Canadian, and E.U. child safety standards, then independently tested and certified by the Center for Pet Safety with a top safety rating.
What I especially like about the Sleepypod Dog Harness
- The patented infinity loop webbing design works with a broad, padded vest to distribute and reduce damaging forces that can cause injury.
- Seamlessly transitions from car harness to walking harness.
- Double D-rings eliminate the need to swap harness gear when traveling.
- Quick connection and release are used in conjunction with the human seat belt.
- Strong, sturdy, and made to last, the harness is constructed from strength-tested, automotive-grade materials and luggage-grade, ballistic nylon.
- Reflective front logo and shoulder strips provide night visibility.
- Includes a 1-year warranty for product defects.
What can be improved?
The price. This is one expensive dog harness. However, if pet safety is paramount, it’s worth it. If you have a dog who likes to escape, this harness can eliminate a lot of stress.
Also, it is a bit bulkier than other harnesses. When I asked Tom about Budley, he said that in the heat of the summer, he tried to be nice and use a lighter harness for this reason. However, the little bugger found a way to quickly slip out of it. So, Tom went back to the Sleepypod Dog Harness and all has been well ever since.
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Have used this harness for years when traveling with my pit bull. Highly recommended. I do use a carabiner to prevent the seatbelt from fully retracting otherwise it keeps her from laying down.
Thank you, Cheri! 🙂 Pricey?!?!? Yes, that Amazon price is 🤔 … quite pricey. 😯 Dog #3 so far is no escape artist, so, for now, we’ll pass on this harness. Thank you for informing me of its uses. I will keep this in mind if Dog #3 develops the dangerous habit of escaping. Thanks again and safe travels! 🙂