You shouldn't have to guess about the safety of your pet's products. Sleepypod products are thoughtfully made for safer travel with your furry best friends. From the BPA-free silicone in Yummy Travel Bowls to the crash testing of our carrier and harness lines at U.S., Canadian, and E.U. child safety seat standards, Sleepypod devotes careful and caring attention to each detail in every product. Pets travel safer with Sleepypod. Sleepypod.com
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, we have small dog and even cat crash test dummies! All together, have 11 crash test dogs and cats that help us create safer products for pets. You can watch these tests here on our RU-vid Channel. Here's one of the first tests of a small dog unrestrained - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bn2xzcKTePI.html
A safety tether can prevent your pet from jumping or wiggling out into potentially dangerous situations. Even at the vet's office, it can be helpful for the veterinary team when examining an anxious pet. However, Sleepypod does not recommend ever harnessing a cat inside a carrier when traveling by car. The unknown placement of your pet inside the carrier at the time of the collision in combination with the collision force can cause harm. A carrier minimizes the force on the pet while preventing the pet from being ejected. Watch this video for tips on how to best use the safety tether. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-04hSN8GOkQ4.html
I purchased sleepy pod cricket sport harnesses for my dogs years ago when sleepy pod was the first canine seatbelt to pass the center for pet safety crash test. Although I have never had an accident, there have been occasions when I've had to slam on the brakes because of the behavior drivers in front of me. Mm Was such a relief to have my dog not be thrown around the car. Instead, each of my dogs were securely and safely attached to the seat. Each time the dogs are a bit startled but they got over it pretty quickly. Much more quickly then they would have recovered from being slammed into the roof for the walls of the car. Or, thrown into me and then I got into an accident because the dog being ricochet around the inside of the car cause me to lose control of the car.
Is there any difference between the calming harness and the harness plus? It looks like they're the exact same thing but they're listed separately on the site which is really confusing.
Do not forget one of the most important things to walking your cat on a leash and that is having them around other people, and other pets. Take it from me because I do take my cats hiking on a leash not to mention my one cat goes out on the boat and has even been inner tubing on the river with us. If your cat does not do well around other people and other pets they are going to freak out when they get around them on walks slash / hikes. Make sure you work with your cat when it comes to meeting or being around other people in public because this is an area where your cat is already going to feel out of place, and somewhat scared, so strange people and/or other pets are going to make the situation that much more stressful and fearful.
So... you have to put the carrier on it's side to belt in the car? That's seriously poor design. Sleepy Pod was one of the first safe carriers but now they've been surpassed by companies like Diggs because of poor design and high prices. Disappointing.
So use the leash attachment on the dogs back to have more control if they are anxious and/or pull? And they can “graduate” to the front clip as they build their confidence and learn not to pull?
Hi, and thanks for stopping by! The front D-ring is included on the harness to help dogs who currently use harnesses with a front D-ring design slowly transition to using the martingale design with the D-ring on the back of the dog.
Thanks for your interest. Sleepypod Mini is designed for cats and dogs less than 7 pounds. You can view the Sleepypod carrier comparison chart at sleepypod.com/sizing
Hi there! We're so sorry to hear about this. We want to ensure your harness settings and S-Clip settings are correct. Please reach out to our customer service team directly on our website via webchat, email at contact@sleepypod.com, or by phone at (626) 421-6818. We're here to help!
Hi there! Thanks for your interest in the Martingale Calming Harness. It's available in XS, S, M, L, and XL sizes. We've seen Labrador Retriever dogs fit in M and L size, but check the sizing guide on our site to ensure the best fit for your dog. Here's the direct link - sleepypod.com/martingale-calming-dog-harness
You are correct! Amazing it took so long for this to happen. Sleepypod's first crash test dummy dog made its debut in 2012. There's a lot of great information about the female crash test dummy that debuted in 2022 on the internet, but if you want more information about Sleepypod's crash test pets, go to our site at sleepypod.com/press
Thanks so much for your interest in Sleepypod research and testing! The crash test of Clickit Sport at the ECE R44 child safety seat standard was administered at a U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-sponsored crash test facility. The rope around his belly would prevent the crash test dog from flying off of the bench should the restraint fail. You'll see that the crash test dog is already being pulled back before there is any tension on the rope. Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions.
This is a great product. Not only for safety, but it keeps our dog from wandering around the backseat too much, but he’s still able to lie down comfortably.
We're so happy to hear that you are happy with your dog's Clickit Terrain car harness. More than that, we appreciate your trust in Sleepypod. Safe travels!
Watched the video but no explanation about buckle shield which is new to me. I have another dog who uses Sleepypod but a buckle guard did not come with it then. Can you explain exactly how to install it. Also the S clip was not with my other dog’s as well. Using the S clip sets the length that you want to maintain for the seatbelt… am I understanding that correctly, and unit is an option, not a requirement, correct… Thank you for clarity about these concerns.
Thanks for reaching out about this. The S-Clip is not necessary for safety. It's helpful when determining the ideal seatbelt length for your pup and "bookmarking" it for faster in/out of the car. The instructional videos for these accessories are in separate videos here on our RU-vid channel. The direct link to the S-Clip video is ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nFtWqhK33pY.html ; the direct link to the Buckle Shield video is ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oPCRaMjweU8.html
Watched the video but no explanation about buckle shield which is new to me. I have another dog who uses Sleepypod but a buckle guard did not come with it then. Can you explain exactly how to install it. Also the S clip was not with my other dog’s as well. Using the S clip sets the length that you want to maintain for the seatbelt… am I understanding that correctly, and unit is an option, not a requirement, correct… Thank you for clarit about these concerns.
@@Sleepypod Thank You so much , she was one of a kind for sure . I keep this Video close , so I can watch her at work . I also have a few print jobs she did … she was a natural 🥰
Hi Carla - We are redesigning the warmer kit to address the many power supply options since our first design. We hope to have the new design available this spring.
@@noellholmberg5445 Thanks so much for your interest! Yes, we're hoping to have these later this spring. Please keep in contact with us via social media for any updates!
Why does this video not show passing the mesh tail of the neck strap through the loop on the opposite side, or passing the chest buckle through its retaining loop? In my experience those are the two hardest steps.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Are you asking about the Sleepypod mobile pet bed, Sleepypod Mini, or the small-sized Martingale Calming Harness in this video? Many of the Sleepypod mobile pet bed colors are back in stock, but selling fast. Sleepypod Mini and the Martingale Calming Harness for cats are fully stocked. Feel free to reach out to the Sleepypod customer service team with any additional inventory questions at contact@sleepypod.com or via webchat during regular business hours PST at Sleepypod.com.
The last cat i had before my current 2 ansolutely loved traveling with me, but he had to be on my lap so he could be with me and be able to look out the window
Takes time. Like leash training a puppy. You have to let them wear it inside for a half hour, then take it off. Then leave it on an hour. Then try to walk them inside from one spot to another. Make a game out of it. Give them catnip and treats. Then short distance, a short time outside. Baby steps. Then have a set routine that ends with getting back to home base if anything potentially scary or disorienting happens. 15 minutes at a time. Then a half hour. Treats/food back at home base. Cats will work as a team in unison with you. Have a short quiet Code Sound to check/affirm them every so often. Then a different short whistle/sound that is louder that means to come back/stay close. This is for if it may happen that there are disruptive people or loose dogs. If something got out of hand, the cat's instinct would be to run to a safe vantage point, hide, and watch & listen for a while. The 3rd whistle is the loudest and distinctive, and you should also call the cat's name. Can say - Fluff, come out! I'm Here! Come around! And wait awhile... They will come. Especially close to dusk... Cats map out their territory. It's only within a mile because they are small. Unless they are not spayed/neutered... then they may continue elsewhere. Once they find other cats, then they will stay and hang out nearby. Their natural prey is mice (or anything about that size). They will attempt to eat a bird carcass left by Hawks. Hawks will go after a small dog, cat, rabbit, squirrel, chicken, etc. etc. Dogs Roam. Their territory can be 5 to 10 miles! *Huskies much farther. They are seeking to explore and interact, by Traveling as a group. 3 to 5 dogs of any size brings out a pack mentality to Chase. (Prey drive) So a Harness with a plan in place, for you and your cat makes you both safe and well-prepared!
Good travel harness! ❤ An H - harness has to be snug like a training bra, but they hold their breath like horses do when first cinching a saddle. This is wider so they won't feel it dig in. Eventually they forget they are wearing it. ❤ Figure 8 is useless
Stick with the crate forever. These harness are stupid and not safe at all. Most are absolute garbage and break on impact or they stretch so far the dog goes flying. Always always always use a good crash tested crate like "variocage" when traveling with your dog.
