Collection: Car Safety

For two decades, Sleepypod has designed and tested pet travel gear to the same framework used for child safety restraints — FMVSS 213, the federal standard for protecting children in motor vehicles. Every harness and carrier in this collection has passed that protocol in accredited labs, with weighted dog dummies riding the same sleds used for car seats.

That order is intentional. Form, comfort, and aesthetics matter — but they follow protection, not the other way around. Our Clickit harness line uses three load-bearing anchor points to distribute crash forces across the chest and shoulder; the Mobile Pet Bed carrier uses the geometry of the car seat itself to keep small dogs and cats in a stable position during sudden stops. Our Crash Replacement Program will help you replace any restraint that has absorbed an impact — including products from other brands.

How to choose a car-safety product for your pet

Start with weight and travel pattern. Dogs under 18 lbs and most cats ride safest in a strapped-in carrier like the Mobile Pet Bed, Atom, or Air. Medium to large dogs ride in a Clickit harness that connects to the existing seatbelt — the Sport for everyday commutes, the Terrain for trail trips, the Sport Plus for the families who want the most-certified harness on the market. Working dogs and trainers tend to choose the Utility. Every product in the collection has been through the same crash program, regardless of price.