Sportin' the new Sleepypod Clickit Sport

Last  year, around this time, I received my first Sleepypod Clickit Utility Harness - the first crash-tested dog safety harness to incorporate a three-point contact to absorb force in a frontal collision.  I wore it on all my road tripping adventures to keep me safe while riding in the car.

I remember how it was a bit difficult for Ma to get it all set up - adjusting the tethers that connect to the child safety bars in the car and adjusting the fit of the harness.  The first time Ma tried to hook me into the seat was hilarious...okay, it wasn't hilarious then, but it is now...it took what seemed like forever to get all the buckles and the seat belt in the right places.  Of course, once we figured it all out, it was smooth driving from then on.

But recently my friends at Sleepypod designed a new Clickit Harness, the Clickit Sport.  It is Sleepypod's next generation of dog safety harness that is smaller, lighter and easier to use without sacrificing on safety.

As you can see, the Clickit Sport (on right) is significantly smaller than my Clickit Utility.  What we really like is the Clickit Sport design - it is a step-in harness not one that needs to be buckled around and about like the Clickit Utility.  Sleepypod calls this revolutionary design the Infinity Loop and it eliminates the need for strength-rated steel hardware.

Clickit Sport still utilizes the three-point contact to reduce forward and lateral movement in the event of a collision or sudden stop.  The Infinity Loop and the padded vest work together to distribute and reduce this force to decrease potential injury to your pet.

What's more...the Clickit Sport is super easy to use!  Since the Clickit Sport does not require the use of the child safety tethers, you can quickly and easily get your dog in and out of the car.  All you need to do is run the seat belt through the Infinity Loop and "click it" into its connector.  The Clickit Sport is a little more flexible in allowing your pet to lie down or sit up while restrained in the car.

Like all Sleepypod harnesses and carriers, the Clickit Sport uses Pet Passenger Restraint System (PPRS) technology, which is a system designed to securely fasten pets into automobile seats.  In addition, the Clickit Sport has been put through stringent safety tests including static tensile testing and dynamic crash testing.  The Clickit Sport, like all other Sleepypod harnesses and carriers, passed the crash test with flying colors.

If you travel a lot with your dog in the car, then I highly recommend the Sleepypod Clickit Sport Harness.  It retails on the Sleepypod website for $64.99.  And let me also say...I still recommend the Sleepypod Clickit Utility Harness as well.  Both are great options for keeping your dog safe while traveling in the car.

What kind of pet safety restraint do you use?  

Post Disclaimer:  I received a Clickit Sport Pet Safety Harness from Sleepypod for free in exchange for an honest review.  I received no other compensation.  Sleepypod is not responsible for the content of this post.