It's here!! Our newest model which is black with red Neoprene lining, like all Roadies -
is tested to US human seatbelt standards. Be one of the first to have a *Roadie Elite!
Researched and independently tested, Ruff Rider's Roadie Canine Vehicle Safety/Training Harness
keeps the dog you love safe while riding, braking or turning and affords the best protection
in extreme situations. It easily attaches to any vehicle's seatbelt system.
It includes a built-in short walking lead for all-around use.
Every Ruff Rider Roadie is vet approved & exceeds S.A.E. tensile strength standards for human seat belts.
Even a low speed collision creates tremendous force.
Keeping your pet properly restrained prevents injury to your animal friend plus the rest of your
friends and family in your vehicle.
Designed with the help of veterinary orthopedic surgeon Joe Evans DVM, the Roadie is orthopedically sound, ergonomically correct, and warranted for the life of your animal. Made in Denver, CO, USA
Minimizes driver distraction
Eight different sizes to fit dogs from 10 pounds to 130 pounds.
| Size | Chest Size | Weight |
|---|
| 1 | 13-15.5" | 10-13 pounds |
| 2 | 16.5-18.5" | 14-18 pounds |
| 3 | 20.5-22.5" | 19-24 pounds |
| 4 | 23.5-25.5" | 25-35 pounds |
| 5 | 27-29" | 36-55 pounds |
| 6 | 30.5-32.5" | 56-70 pounds |
| 7 | 33-36" | 71-95 pounds |
| 8 | 36.5-39.5" | 96-130 pounds |
You should be able to insert between two and four fingers vertically between the bottom of the harness (where the lead attaches to the harness body) and the dog's back -- less than two fingers, it is too small; more than 4 fingers, it is too large.
Why dogs and passengers are
NOT safe when you have the dog in a crate:
A crash test done by a German insurance company shows debris flying freely in the test car after the dog crate exploded on impact. The crate was fastened securely in the vehicle with the seatbelt. The crate exploded because the "dummy dog" hit the inside of the crate with incredible force. Remember that any loose object in the car is a potential missile. The real question here should be "Is anyone safe in the car with a crate?"
Airbag Inflation Risk for Pets: Ruff Rider sites imminent danger for pets riding in the front seat
(Boulder, CO - February 21, 2001) - Ruff Rider Products advises pet owners about the dangers of placing dog's in the front seat of vehicles with airbags. Ruff Rider states, "A dog's head is too low and may be as much as 15 inches closer to the dashboard than a human's when seated in the front passenger position. This is extremely dangerous because airbags deploy from the dashboard at approximately 200 mph." Edward Jetter, Safety Standards Engineer at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, agrees that if a passenger is hit by an airbag before it is fully inflated, the passenger may sustain serious injury or even death.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that passengers sit at least 12 inches away from the dashboard. National Statistics show that airbags may help prevent fatality by as much as 35% when used correctly. However, there were a significant amount of incidents in which some passengers were seriously or fatally injured after being seated in close proximity to a deploying airbag. Ruff Rider states, "Airbags were not designed for dogs or children. Airbags are designed for adult humans."
Toni Howell of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety agrees that airbags are not safe for pets riding in the front seat, but concludes that they do not have any information or statistics on pets in vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration also lacks statistics on how many pets are injured in car accidents each year.
For the best protection Ruff Rider recommends that children and dogs be seated in the back seats and all passengers (including the family dog) be buckled into the seat belts securely. Ruff Rider also offers options to restrain dogs where there are no seat belts available.
Testimonials for the Ruff Rider Pet Safety Harness
"The Ruff Rider "Roadie" was the beefiest of the harness restraints we looked at, the only one that was subjected to tensile-strength testing by an independent laboratory...very impressive... The Ruff Rider is our top choice; it's a well thought out, ruggedly-made restraint that should do the job it's designed for. Well worth the $40 retail, in our opinion...clearly the superior product."
Tom, Editor, Your Dog, September 1999
"Last week I got to look over one of your Ruffrider restraints and can't believe the quality! They appear to have the fit and strength of some of the search and rescue equipment I have used; in fact, they look more well made than anything I have ever seen doing search and rescue of animals disasters."
Nancy, Coordinator, Visiting Pets Program at the Humane Society of MO
"The most valued asset that a heart patient can have is their life saving dog. This is trusted protection."
Sy, Heart Therapy Service Dogs
"We wanted to pass along how happy we are with the Roadie. Our 2 year old Chessie, Prince, had developed anxiety about traveling in our van. Up to about 1.5 year, he travelled great. Then, he started getting anxious in the van, shaking, hyperventilating and wanting to climb into the drivers area desperately. He is also a certified therapy dog and this limited where he could work. We ran across your Ruff Rider and thought we would give it a try. 2 weeks later....Viola, Happy Prince, Happy Jane & Bill. Immediately he rode peacefully!! He leaned into the curves as he tugged gently against his harness. Needless to say, this is such a relief to find a product that can take care of a real problem and bring more joy into our family. Now Prince is a Ruff Ruff Rider! Keep up the good work!!" Jane, Bill and Prince, Dunkirk, NY, April 2003
"As soon as Frasier saw it, he volunteered to try it on. Surprise, it fit! We finally found one that's just right for my smallish standard poodle. Frasier seems comfortable in it -took a nap in it as soon as I put it on. I'm going to let him wear it when I walk him tonight and, tomorrow we'll take it for a spin when we go to agility class. I appreciate your working with me to find the right fit. It's been a pleasure doing business with you." Mellisa, Washington, DC
