KONG Ultimate Safety Tether Dog Seat Belt

LATCH Three-Point Car Restraint System for Dogs

Product Description

The KONG Ultimate Safety Tether secures your dog in the rear seat using the same three-point LATCH/ISOFIX/CanFix anchor system used to secure infant seats in vehicles. Two anchor points at the base of the seat and one on the rear keep your dog centered in a single seat, preventing lateral movement, jumping between seats, and falling into the footwell during sudden stops. Fully adjustable for all dog sizes and attaches to your dog's harness.

Features

• Two base anchors and one rear anchor
• Fully adjustable strap
• Heavy-duty nylon webbing
• Metal hardware
• Attaches to harness only

Benefits

• Three-Point Anchor Security: Two anchors at the base of the rear seat plus one on the back of the seat keep your dog fixed in a single position.
• Prevents Lateral Movement: Standard single-clip tethers allow dogs to move side to side across the backseat or jump between seats.
• Reduces Footwell Risk: The anchor configuration keeps dogs positioned upright rather than being thrown forward and down into the footwell when the vehicle brakes suddenly at speed.
• Adjustable for Any Dog Size: The strap adjusts to accommodate small, medium, and large dogs in a single product, giving your dog enough room to sit, stand, and lie down comfortably.
• Harness Attachment for Safety: Connecting to a harness rather than a collar distributes restraint force across the chest and body rather than the neck, reducing injury risk during sudden stops.

Specifications

Materials Used

85% Steel and 15% Polyester.

How to Use

Usage Instructions    

• Locate the LATCH anchors: Find the two LATCH anchor points at the rear seat base and the one at the back of the seat.
• Clip in the tether: Attach the tether's connectors to all three LATCH anchor points, following the product instructions for the correct attachment sequence and orientation.
• Adjust the strap length: Set the strap length so your dog can comfortably sit, stand, and lie down in the seat without being able to reach the footwell or jump to an adjacent seat.
• Attach to harness only: Clip the end of the tether to your dog's harness, never to a collar, to ensure restraint force is distributed safely across the body.

Additional Information

Care Instructions  

• Wipe clean with damp cloth: Clean the nylon webbing and metal hardware with a damp cloth when soiled after travel; avoid submerging metal components in water to prevent rust over time.
• Check hardware after each use: After each journey, inspect all metal clips and buckles for any bending, cracking, or deformation that could compromise the connection at any anchor point.
• Air dry if wet: If the webbing gets wet during cleaning or in wet weather, let it dry fully before storing or reusing to prevent the nylon from weakening or developing mildew.

Safety Instructions  

• Attach to harness only: Never attach this tether to your dog's collar; a collar attachment concentrates all restraint force on the neck and can cause serious injury.
• Not crash tested: This tether has not been crash tested and does not carry crash test certification; it is a restraint product designed to prevent roaming, jumping, and footwell falls.
• Verify LATCH compatibility: Before use, confirm your specific vehicle has functional LATCH anchor points in the rear seat; not all vehicles have LATCH anchors in the middle rear seat position.
• Not for giant breeds in all vehicles: Very large dogs may not have sufficient space to be comfortably restrained in the center seat position, depending on vehicle size; assess fit before committing to regular use.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes this tether different from a standard clip-in dog seat belt?

Ans: A standard single-clip dog seat belt plugs into a single seat belt buckle, which allows dogs to move across the entire back seat, change seats, and still reach the footwell. This tether uses three LATCH anchor points, two at the base of the seat and one at the back, keeping your dog centred in a single seat the way a seat belt keeps a person in one position.

Q2: Can I attach this tether to my dog's collar?

Ans: No. This tether must be attached to a dog harness, not a collar. Attaching a restraint to a collar concentrates all braking force on the neck, which can cause serious injury during sudden stops.

Q3: Is this tether crash tested?

Ans: No. This product has not undergone crash test certification. It is designed to prevent dogs from roaming, jumping between seats, and falling into footwells during normal driving conditions.

Q4: Will this fit all dog sizes?

Ans: The strap is fully adjustable and works with small, medium, and large dogs. Very large or giant breed dogs may find the centered seat position restrictive, depending on the vehicle's rear seat dimensions. Check the available space in your specific rear seat before relying on it for extra-large breeds.

Q5: Does this work in the front seat?

Ans: No. This tether is designed for use in the rear seat only, where the LATCH anchor points are located. It is not compatible with front seat use, and dogs should not travel in the front seat regardless of restraint type due to airbag deployment risk.

Q6: What if my dog moves around a lot in the car?

Ans: That is one of the main reasons this tether was developed. A single-clip seat belt tether allows lateral movement across the full backseat. The three-point anchor system in this product keeps your dog positioned in one seat, reducing the side-to-side movement that standard tethers cannot prevent.