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Customer Reviews: Average Rating:  Rating :  - As a "deterrent" yes, but as a safety barrier, unlikely....
For the money, this is a moderately effective deterrent, IF you are not using a dog seat-belt restraint harness. After conducting research regarding vehicle safety and dog travel, I would wholeheartedly advise every dog owner to consider a crate or seat belt harness system. When affixed as pursuant to directions, the Outward Hound screen creates a barrier, but it never looks as taut and evenly fitting as it does in the photo depicted in this review. The small plastic adjustment "buckles" are too easily lengthened and shortened - to the extent that, in even a minor impact or abrupt slamming on of brakes, I doubt that the barrier would contain a dog over 20 pounds. Also, whenever you adjust the driver or passenger seat, the barrier moves as well. From a safety standpoint, I decided to start using a seat belt restraint/harness combination for short trips, [using a wire crate secured in the cargo area for long trips] and so this Outward Hound barrier is unnecessary, as the harness restrains my dog from being able to intrude into the driver/passenger console space. I still have the Outward Hound barrier installed, however, as it provides an excellent alternative use as an adequate grandchild-protection device. It helps prevent me from being pelted with sippy cups and prevents food items from being launched into the front seat area by my two year old grandson - while I am driving down the freeway. + See Full Customer Review |  |
