Sleepypod expands crash-tested dog harness line with Clickit Range

Sleepypod has launched Clickit Range, a new crash-tested dog car safety harness designed to fit a broader range of canine body types, including dogs with narrow, deep, or barrel chests. The company says the harness uses its PPRS technology and shock-absorbing sleeves to cradle the dog’s torso and distribute crash forces more evenly, and that both Regular and Long versions earned a 5-star rating from the Center for Pet Safety for dogs weighing 18 to 110 pounds. Sleepypod positions the product as a next-generation addition to its Clickit line, building on earlier models while aiming to improve fit, ease of use, and protection across more breeds and body shapes. (sleepypod.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the launch reflects a growing consumer focus on evidence-based travel safety, an area where product claims have historically outpaced standards. The Center for Pet Safety’s earlier crash-testing work found that many pet restraints failed to protect dogs or vehicle occupants, and it has repeatedly noted that there is no government oversight specific to pet travel harnesses in the way there is for human restraints. That makes independent certification, fit across body conformations, and clear weight guidance especially relevant for clinicians counseling pet parents on injury prevention, post-trauma risk reduction, and practical travel recommendations. (vetstreet.com)

What to watch: Watch for whether Clickit Range gains broader uptake through veterinary recommendation, retail distribution, and future third-party discussion around fit, compliance, and real-world use in larger and hard-to-fit dogs. (sleepypod.com)