How does traveling work with the top open? Do you need a harness to keep your pet in?
642759
Yes you would, my two little ones travel with the top zipped. I run a dog rescue, but have a Yorkist and Maltese for my old age. I love this carrier, great for trips to the vet and groomer !
642760
If you travel with the top open the only thing that would hold your pet in is connecting his/her leash to a built-in plastic loop inside. It would not be safe to travel this way. However, it is an option if you were to leave your pet in the car for a few minutes.
642761
I never travel with the top open because it is dangerous. This item is great and durable.
642762
I think it would be dangerous to have the top open when traveling. The carrier is very roomy for my 11 lb cat to sit up. And, when I stop, I can open the zipper to offer food, water, and skritches.
642763
I believe it's designed to travel w it closed & that you'd lose the safety value w it opened.
2100345
It's relatively easy to get on and off. I have two small dogs and it was a royal pain hooking them both up. Then they'd get tangled because they can hop down off the seats. I don't use it. I just make sure they both stay in the back as I'm not sure this offers enough protection to be worth it for them.
211535
First, I'd like to say this tube is excellent ! No problem with seatbelt. I had the tube in the back seat and put two fleece pet beds inside the tube. So no gap, no arch . We traveled from Chicago to Toronto on a vacation. I put one more balnket to make sure they didn't feel bumpy. My three cats had no problem at all. Of course, I stopped every two or three hours to let them out for potty and water. At home, I leave the tube in their room, they sleep in the tube too. BTW, strap the tube belt to the head rest for safty reason.
175623
I bought this item for my son's dog. He has it packed away now since his dog passed away. He says he doesn't recall opening for seat belts. The dog could have gotten her feet stuck in this those openings. It was all one piece that looped over the head rests. It it a great item and worked very well for the dog. It kept her from falling behind the seats when she was having seizures during her last car ride. My son was so happy to have the hammock that day.
999573
One end has a zippered opening that can be rolled up and secured open with a little velcro tab. The top also zippers open. Our little dog loves her crate and sleeps in it when we travel.
1429032
Only if you do not zip the compartment closed, and even then it may not be comfortable -- our dogs, each about 10 lbs, sit up in their carriers while we drive, or curl up and sleep. We have pillows for them in the carrier because the bottom is hard. With the pillow they loosely fill the space when they curl up.
1572236
Ours fits nicely on the back seat. Straps in with the seat belts, so it's safe. We got a larger one, but you can squeeze it together a bit so that it's not so long. Then as your pet gets bigger, just let the carrier out more. I have a cat and have a good size tube, but I also have room for a blanket inside it too. It was an excellent purchase for us. I recommend it.
333280
It ius an end-opening carrier. I found, after much struggling, that if you stand it on end and slowly lower the pet in it works better than trying to get them to "walk" in.
2003088
Yes. It zips up so if u don't want ur pet enclosed u don't have to close it. The canopy & front mesh fold down leaving the carriage completely open. It rides great.
58254
The carrier easily is strapped with a seat belt, even a shoulder strap seat belt. I there is also a tether strap inside the carrier to secure your dog. This has been great for our dachshund who is not a good car rider.
996684
Yes, the mesh zips all the way around so your pet is entirely enclosed and there is a way to keep whatever area - front or in back - open or both if you want.
211532
Seatbelts do not interfere. I have a Shetland Sheepdog and a Dachsund/mix that travel comfortably and safely in the Pet Tube.
1048254
I don't think this is intent of this crate, but I guess you could run the seat belt through the top strap and around the crate to secure it. It would definitely be better than not having the pet secure. It would be better it you were able to set in the back of an suv on a flat surface and then secure.
281327
Don't worry about that - the bag has mesh front, bag and on top for ventilation which lets air blow through. You can also drop the mesh completely and have open front, back and/or top then secure your dog inside with the leash & clips provided onto it's harness. Works a breeze! I live in a subtropical area which gets very hot and humid and can always cool my dog with no problem.
1011951
There's a zipper in the front of the Hammock that I think is to keep the dog from joining you in the front seat and helping you drive. we, however, have big dogs and they like to stsnd on the armrest between the front seats and see where they're going. We like the hammock. it works and its easy to put in and remove.
1406524
I believe the airlines won't let you stow it above with an animal in it, but possibly if empty. But that means they'd have to have a policy that allows you to have the animal in your lap. Most have a policy where the animal has to at least be in a carrier in your lap, between your legs or feet, or under the seat in front of you [during take off and landing at the very least]. Definitely check with whoever you plan to fly with.
1455709
there is a strap to fasten to your dog's harness or collar. you may strap in your pet or leave it free to jump in or out.