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What car safety harness prevents my puppy from jumping out the window?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 5 months and 12 days old | 7.8 lbs

What are the odds my puppy will jump out the car window? He loves the fresh air and smelling around so I let him do that while grasping him firmly at the belly and having my hand on his collar. I don’t want to take this privilege away but want to find a safer way of doing it rather than keeping my hands on him the whole time. Is there a device to attach to the seatbelt and or piece of the vehicle that would ensure safety?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 28th, 2018

There are harnesses you can get for Guido that attach to a seat belt to keep him safe and prevent him from jumping out the car window. You can find them online or in a pet store. I would get one for him, and not trust that he won't jump out the car window. My own dog tried to jump out when I was going 60mph, and I managed at the last minute to stop her (she was hanging halfway out the window). She likely would have died if she had succeeded, so I don't trust her with the window open without a harness. I hope this helps!
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