I have no misconceptions that the little strap that connects Huey's harness to his car seat does anything other than keep him from jumping around the car. If I wanted to securely affix him to the seat, I would have him in something other than his snoozer-wannabe. I actually feel like he was much safer and more secure in his old basket-style Pet Gear seat despite it being so flimsy feeling and 1/4 the price of his current one. Several times I had brake hard and although that basket seat didn't have a strap connecting Huey, he was deep in the basket and even though he slid forward, he was caught by the soft netting. His current seat is so shallow, he would fly right out if I braked really hard. He seems much more nervous in this seat (he's not stupid...he figured out the same thing) and I am really thinking about buying another basket type for his safety and security.
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Golly, a hardshell carrier seatbelted in place restrains the dog from distracting a driver, keeps it safe from the airbag - AND keeps doggie from flying around inside the car during a sudden stop or collision. |
I like the idea of a hardshell carrier but in a basket configuration. Wonder where I might find one?