PetSafeHappy Ride Dog Barrier, Front Seat Barrier, For Cars, Trucks and SUVs PetSafe Happy Ride Dog Barrier, Front Seat Barrier, For Cars, Trucks and SUV

I have a 20lb cavachon who likes to ride in the car in my lap. I was feeling like maybe that wasnt the safest way to travel. So, I tried to get her to stay in her bed in the back of the car. I wasnt having consitant luck with that. I realize that was mostly my problem as I was not consistant. Sometimes, I'd let her up on my lap and sometimes I wouldnt. So, I decided we needed to be safe which meant she couldnt ride on my lap. I ordered this seat net. It is AWSOME! Very easy to install - about 5 min total. It fits my car very well (Subaru Outback) and does just what it says it does. She can not get through or around it and it keeps her in the back. However, she is less than thrilled about it. Our first trip, about 30 min long, she whimpered and cried he entire time. I stayed strong and kept her in the back. Second trip - a little less crying. I figure that eventually she will adjust and will right without any crying. I do feel that it is much safer. My attention is on the road and I am not disctracted by her moving in my lap. I would totally recommend this to any pet owner. It gets 2 thumbs up from me!!!Update: We have had this now for about a month. My dog is now used to being in the back. She sits in her bed and watches the world go by or plays with her ball. She has adjusted and now hops happily into the back seat. She just loves to be able to ride along!!! I highly suggest this to any pet owner. Wonderful product!

We bought this net barrier because our large puppy (60 lbs at 8 months old right now) would always step on the center console in our 2002 Camry and try to stay there while we were driving (distracting and dangerous). When we would go through a drive-thru, he would try to launch himself into the front seats. I installed this barrier yesterday - pretty quick and easy to do - and tried it out this morning. Our pup was surprised at first but didn't try to force his way through it or around/over it. He still put his nose on the sides of the headrests that were open, but he can't fit through those areas, so it's not a problem. He mostly realized he was stuck in the back because of the barrier and just accepted it. Driving was a MUCH more relaxing experience! I could see through the barrier fine, so there was no reduced visibility for driving. For a dog that is a maniac and will try to force through the barrier, I'm not sure how effective it would be. But if your dog is likely to be deterred just by having a barrier in place, this one seems like a great option! Affordable, easy to use, easy to remove, and gets the job done.

We have a dog that loves to try to climb over to the front which is dangerous when driving. So after numerous searching, I came across this as it was similar to my idea of what might work for us. Despite the reviews, I figured it would perhaps work for us even if it didn’t for others. In this case, sometimes it’s good to go with reviews. CONS: It arrived with damaged screen which seems like it was due to Velcro coming in contact with the net. As for stability I doubt this would have lasted. It’s super flimsy that I guarantee my dog would have broke through the net as the netting is super thin. I could pretty much break through with my finger if I tried. VERY difficult to fold back to put away. PROS: Assembling looked easy to attach to head rest. The size seemed decent for an SUV. Unfortunately had to return it.

I bought this product when I got my new dog, a 3-year-old German Shepherd. She is a rescue dog so I do not know her background but what was obvious on the way home from the shelter was that she hadn't been on many car rides. I have a small SUV and no matter what I did, I could not get her to remain in the back seat. Fearing her safety as well as mine, and not wanting to leave her at home all the time or take her to a kennel when we go to the lake, I purchased this item.The good...It does keep Kenzie in the back seat, most of the time. It is mesh so I can still interact with her as we travel. The barrier is decent-looking. If needed, the barrier can remain installed when not in use.The not-so-good...The barrier is a little flimsy. I think a larger or more-determined dog could knock it right out of place. I've been working with Kenzie and taking her for many car rides so she's a bit less excited when we go places. While the barrier is mesh, it does slightly obstruct the view from the rearview mirror. Someone with a smaller dog might be able to position it a bit lower to solve that problem. Kenzie is still able to stick her entire upper body along the side of the seats and the doors. While this barrier isn't designed to address that issue at all, having a barrier in one place means she does try to get a better view from another place. The barrier is slighly annoying to install and take out. The metal stability rod that runs vertically from top to bottom is very flimsy and would not likely restrain a large dog who really wanted to get in the front seat. The annoying part of installation relates to a seat cover I have to protect leather seats. It attaches in the same place. It's not a big deal and I expected to deal with it, but it is something to plan around when going somewhere. Without the seat protector issue, installation could be done in less than 5 minutes and would likely be no hassle at all. While this item does keep Kenzie in the back, I once left her in the car when I ran an errand and when I returned, she was proudly sitting in the front seat. The barrier was still intact so I figure she just slipped through the side of the seat and the door.I would purchase the item again. I think having the barrier has allowed Kenzie the chance to get used to staying in the back seat. In a way, it has acted as a training tool. I went for about 3 months without any sort of barrier and once I got this, it made me aware of just how stressful traveling with Kenzie was before. I take her more places and feel comfortable that she's not going to bolt out the door and into traffic when I get out. Happy travels.