SAFELY HOME, FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Disclaimer: Her and her dogs received a Sleepypod Sport harness and a Sleepypod Utility harness as a collaborative effort to generate awareness regarding travel safety. The feedback and opinions shared in this post are ours, in our words. It is our choice, and a pleasure to share this product/service information.
I don’t remember the accident. I remember cinnamon gum.
The gum burned my mouth as my tears burned my eyes. My bum was cold from sitting on the pop cooler at the front of the diner. My sister and I each had a waitress standing next to us. These poor girls tried their best to comfort us (and, quiet us by giving us gum). Our sobs echoed throughout the restaurant. Perhaps only slightly less disturbing than the screech of tires and melding of metal the patrons had heard only moments before.
zero fatalities
Following the collision with a drunk driver, our father was taken to the hospital for stitches and to be checked for other, less obvious injuries. My sister and I waited for our Grandparents to come for us; to collect their precious cargo,
When I was a child, car seats and seat belts were not mandatory. I recently learned from my father, that it was nearly impossible to keep my sister and I ‘belted in.’ My father – inventor of many things, designed and created car seats especially for my sister and me, the day before our trip to visit our Grandparents.
We were lucky to walk away with only a few scrapes and bruises. Had we not been wearing our seat belts, you might not be reading this post.
I can imagine the thoughts my father must have had after recovering from the traumatic event. Thankfully, he was not one of too many people, that replay an ordeal over, and think
If only I could go back in time, I would do things differently.
My companions are my precious cargo. Henry and Reese travel with my husband and me whenever possible. We love spending time with them; visiting our favourite places and experiencing new and exciting adventures. In our home or hotel room, cuddles are limitless. I will not, however, sacrifice the already limited time I will have with my dogs for a few extra hours of lap time in the car.
My Precious Cargo
We are grateful for the opportunity to share the importance of travel safety, and introduce to you to the stellar products available from Sleepypod®. The harnesses are not only fashion forward, their innovative designs, have been rigorously tested earning Sleepypod several awards and a five-star rating from the Center for Pet Safety. Clickit Sport includes the same dynamic crash tests used to test child safety restraints.
Clickit Sport is Sleepypod’s next generation dog safety harness. Our unique Infinity Loop design, in combination with an energy absorbing padded vest, is engineered to work together to distribute and reduce damaging forces in an accident without the need of additional hardware or attachment straps.
Sleepypod’s easy to use Infinity Loop system reduces additional attachment and detachment steps. Three points of contact reduce forward and lateral movement in the event of a collision or sudden stop. Two loops extend from the Infinity Loop system to provide attachment points for insertion through, then into the vehicle’s seatbelt.
These stunning harnesses can also be used for walking. GREAT when you’re on the road and need to stop for a stretch and a wee (or three). No need to switch from safety harness to walking harness.
| CLICKIT UTILITY | CLICK TO VIEW CRASH TEST VIDEOS | CLICKIT SPORT |
| Available in 3 colours | Colour Options | Available in 4 colours |
| More Restrictive, dogs can lie or sit comfortably | Restrictive | Less Restrictive, dogs can lie or sit comfortably |
| Up to 75lbs | Dog Sizes | Up to 90lbs |
| Vehicles year 2002 or newer | Car Compatibility | All vehicles |
| 2012 | Product Release Year | Late 2013 |
| Top performer Center for Pet Safety 2013 | Awards/Certification | Only dog harness Certified by the Center For Pet Safety 2014 |
| Pet Passenger Restraint System | Technology | Pet Passenger Restraint System, Infinity Loop |
Clickit HERE to learn how to introduce your pets to their harnesses and carriers. Please take a few minutes to learn how to safely secure your precious cargo. Sleepypod recommends pets under 18lbs travel in a pet carrier.
By reviewing and sharing this product information, I hope to demonstrate the importance of securing your precious cargo, and spare you the potential regret of not doing so.
Safety First!
Read about Sleepypod pet customers who are car crash survivors.
Be safe and enjoy your holidays with your loved ones!
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Wow, what a collision! Glad you were all ok.
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Thanks Jana!
Those look like awesome harnesses! That’s great that you have your pups belted in the backseat!
I remember when I was a kid and my dad would often refuse to wear his seat belt, even as a little kid I thought he was being silly! Seat belts save lives.
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They do Lauren. Disturbing as this is to say; dogs not belted in are not only at risk of injury themselves, they pose the additional threat of injury to their people. I say, Keep EVERYONE safe.
I just got Ted a booster seat so he can look out and hopefully not get car sick. It makes sense to get him one of these too so he can wear it in the booster.
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It would definitely work with the booster seat. I would suggest the ‘Clickit Sport’ with the booster as it allows more movement.
A while ago I learned that most dog safety systems aren’t even crash tested. I found that very disappointing!
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Thanks for sharing your findings Beth. People definitely need to research products (and then use them).
You had a lucky escape. You are spot on re our pets being precious cargo, I’m glad they’re belted in on the back seat.
Thanks. My dad was so strict with us as kids. We weren’t allowed to put our toys in the back window or under the seats (in case they moved forward). I absolutely CRINGE when I see a pet across a back window. Safety is so important.
Da SleepyPod harness is da bestest – we support dem big time! Glad everyone will read dis, cuz it’s super important to ensure your pets are kept safe with tested and approved products!
Thanks MattieDog!
I always worry about the dogs in the car. We use plastic carriers/kennels.
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I’m glad you have them secured Carleen. Thanks for visiting our blog!
SleepyPod has great travel gear – and they are always running new tests on their products to make sure they stand up to car crashes.
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It’s so important to keep up with testing. Good to know. Thanks Amy.
I have been researching getting new pet safety harnesses so I will definitely check this out further!
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I’m so glad to hear so many pet people are concerned with travel safety. I’m sure you will be pleased with Sleepypod Vicki. Thanks for stopping by!
These look so secure. I have a harness that I use for Mary and it uses the back seatbelt, but she can sometimes manager to escape. These look so much more sure. I’ll have to check into this product. Thanks for sharing.
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I agree Suzanne, sometimes dogs are able to get tangled up and that can also be a distraction to the driver. I found these harnesses very comfortable for the dogs and they didn’t try to work their way out of them.
I really need to look into get the pups these. I just recovered from a wreck i was in. Thankful my pups were not with me, i get sick thinking about if they had been.
Jessica B Gibson recently posted…TheOKdogs: Top 10 Gifts
OH NO! Jessica, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you are okay. Yes, thank goodness you didn’t have the pups with you.
SleepyPod consistently passes safety tests and that always gives me such comfort so I can tell my friends and readers about them – great post
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Thanks Carol. It’s assuring to know a great deal of research and testing goes into these products.
wow these look amazing . And safety is so important! Thank you for posting.
My pleasure! Thanks for visiting our blog.
I have a Sleepypod for the girls to travel in. They are so much more comfortable in the car in the carrier and I need to get a second one so both girls will have one. My vets love the Sleepypod.
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We are going to try a Sleepypod for the Rooster (Ricky). I love that we will be able to get him used to it (worked in) as a pet bed first!
These harnesses look awesome. I use a restraint for my dogs but these look a lot more comfortable. I’m going to check into these.
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Comfortable and incredibly secure. I’m sure you will love them Maureen.
Mr. N has a Sleepypod. Love their products!
Reese is probably the same size as Mr. N and would be comfortable in the pod. She can also rock the harness.
Accidents can be so devastating- I have been in several. Seatbelts are a necessity. I have been trying harnesses. My hubby said one of Kilo’s is so good he will be the last standing. I want to try more Sleepy Pod stuff as they perform well in crash tests. Someone I know used crates and they totally disintegrated and one dog was killed in an accident. Thanks for sharing XS
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That’s heartbreaking! Better to be safe.
OMG! What a collision! Were you all really ok? Maybe you are lucky. Your pups are very cute and I am glad to watch them safely. I also take my dog with me when I go for the weekend. I have bought a dog carrier from the Amazon. My small puppy fits in it nicely. But he might not enjoy his travel in it. Do you have any suggestion for me?
Hi Stepheny, I really do like these safety harnesses from sleepypod. They do small sizes that would work for your pup.