Review of the Sleepypod Clickit Sport
Review of the Sleepypod Clickit Sport
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We are almost ready to hit the open road again, and lots of people are getting ready to travel for the holidays. The one thing everyone wants when they travel though, is a safe dog. So I was thrilled when Sleepypod wanted to send me the brand new Clickit Sport safety harness. I have been using the Clickit utility on Torrey for a year, and wrote a review that you can see here. I have loved the harness for all it’s safety features, and it’s been pretty easy to use. But the new Clickit Sport is even better!
The clickit sport has the same padded chest plate as the utility, but everything else is different, and better in my opinion.
The clickit utility needs separate straps that hook to the child safety seat anchors in your vehicle, then hook onto the harness. The sport is different in that it works with your seat belt instead.
From the Sleepypod website –
A patent pending Infinity Loop design eliminates the need for strength-rated, steel hardware. This Infinity Loop webbing design, in combination with a padded vest, work together to distribute and reduce damaging forces that can cause injury. Like Clickit Utility, Clickit Sport comes with three points of contact for the most advanced pet safety restraint technology. The three points of contact reduce forward and lateral movement in the event of a collision or sudden stop, protecting a pet that can become a deadly missile that potentially endangers human passengers.
This harness is super easy to use, and still has all the great safety features. There are two large loops on the back, and you just simply thread the seat belt through these, and buckle up the seat belt.
You can see the loops on the back in this photo below.
The clickit sport, like the clickit utility, can be used as a walking harness too. Which is great for us on those long travel days.
Torrey is used to being buckled up when we hit the open road, and she is quite comfy in the clickit sport.
Obviously, I love the peace of mind in knowing she is safe when we travel. And the clickit sport makes it so much easier.
Disclaimer: I was given a clickit sport for my use in exchange for my honest review. Which you got.
that’s awesome for travelers such as yourself (and torrey!)
well that was a dog gone good review! This has made me to decide to get two of them. Because of your review It has made me realize that this is needed when you travel with your fur kids. I put cats in the travel crates when going to a vet and when we take the dogs for short trips only so far a sudden stop or wreck could send them flying. Its nice to know you can use for a harness to walk them also. I will go look at the prices. You can’t put a price on their safety though.
Thanks Mary, I’m glad the review was helpful to you. Having safe dogs for traveling is a must in my book.
Thanks for the review – I”m looking for something better for Jack & Maggie. And Torrey makes such a good model :)
You would love this harness. Torrey is the perfect model. Beauty and brains in one great package.
I got my new Clickit Sport too! It is so much easier to use than the Utility but I think I will be using both (since the Utility is already set up in Ma’s car). I think it fits better…but have you figured out what the velcro straps are for? BOL if so, let me know…please. Happy and SAFE travels!
Undo the tabs where you adjust the straps on the side and it will then attach to the inside of the larger strap. Then there is nothing hanging loose.
Your dog is so beautiful! Safe travels and have a great Thanksgiving.
I need to get car safety gear for the dogs, but I just can’t decide which one to get. Sampson likes to move a lot and change positions. Is there any flexibility with this system that lets the dog move.
And of course, I love the photos, she’s such a beautiful dog.
Jodi, Torrey like to move around to. She obviously can’t roam the whole backseat, but she can sit up, lay down, and change positions very easily. These are a great harness.
It’s important to remember to keep your pets safe in the car, just like the humans. Thanks for the review.
Wags and purrs from the gang at Life with Dogs and Cats
Great review.
I was a bit wary of the last one because I heard so many folks complaining about how hard they were to get on, and how their dogs couldn’t lay down easily (an issue for long rides) so I put off the purchase. It looks like the laying down issue is not applicable by this one with the lovely photo above :) How is it for getting on and off easily? And do you know when they’ll be safety testing this new design?
Great review!
Torrey could lay down OK with the old model, but this one is much better. Her legs don’t get mixed up in the straps. Very easy to get on and off, and adjusted. They have safety tested the sport and you can find that on their website.
These are such beautiful photos!
She looks comfy! And safe! (I’m terrible. Rita has a harness, but I never make her wear it. I should really start…)
Looks comfortable but I don’t think they make a size small enough for Mr. N.
So important – especially this time of year when so many people are traveling on the road. Be safe and enjoy your holiday.
That looks like a great harness! Thanks for the review. I’ve been meaning to do some research about car harnesses for Ginger dog.
Great review! We’re still looking for something that I feel will really protect the girls in the car, and this definitely looks like something we could work with!
This is the harness for you then.
This is perfect timing! We just bought a new car and I am searching for a safe harness for traveling.
You really need to look at this harness then. The safest one out there.
Torrey looks so cute! I can’t wait until we get to try the ClickIt Sport.
We are liking it. So nice to use.
That looks perfect for traveling, and Torrey looks comfortable in it. Great review!
I really need to get a car harness for Donna!!! Glad Torrey is all safely buckled up!