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Load Up™ Dog Car H
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
80 Reviews

Load Up™ Dog Car Harness

strong, secure car harness

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4.2
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
80 Reviews

Load Up™ Dog Car Harness

strong, secure car harness

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Selected: Slate Blue

Choose size
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Answer the call of the open road with your No. 1 canine co-pilot and the Load Up Harness - an automotive canine travel harness designed to travel with dogs to and from adventures. Built with strength-rated hardware and components, the Load Up Harness has been designed to be easy to put on, comfortable over long hauls, and able to withstand the rigors of a vehicle crash test.

The universal seat belt loop attaches to existing seat belts and allows dogs to stand, sit, and sleep as they please while keeping them secure during sudden vehicle movements. The Load Up is easy to put on and adjust, and it can be left on dogs for quick bathroom breaks and rest stops.

Curious to learn more about the design and testing of the Load Up? Check out our Load Up Harness FAQs.

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Answer the call of the open road with your No. 1 canine co-pilot and the Load Up Harness - an automotive canine travel harness designed to travel with dogs to and from adventures. Built with strength-rated hardware and components, the Load Up Harness has been designed to be easy to put on, comfortable over long hauls, and able to withstand the rigors of a vehicle crash test.

The universal seat belt loop attaches to existing seat belts and allows dogs to stand, sit, and sleep as they please while keeping them secure during sudden vehicle movements. The Load Up is easy to put on and adjust, and it can be left on dogs for quick bathroom breaks and rest stops.

Curious to learn more about the design and testing of the Load Up? Check out our Load Up Harness FAQs.

UNIVERSAL ATTACHMENT

Seat belt loop attaches to existing seat belts.

EASY ON/OFF

Strength-rated metal hardware.

COMFORTABLE

Padded construction is comfortable for extended wear.

Additional Features

  • Strong, secure harness for car travel

  • Padded construction is comfortable for extended wear

  • Universal seat belt attachment

  • Metal, strength-rated hardware

  • Easy-to-use metal slide buckle

  • Materials

    • Shell: 300 denier polyester
    • Closed-cell foam
    • Polyester knit mesh lining
    • Nylon webbing
    • Forged Anodized Aluminum 6061 Slide Buckles
    • Made in Vietnam

  • Care

    • Hand wash
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry

Load Up™ Harness Videos

  • About: The Load Up™ Dog Car Harness

    Learn more about the Load Up™ from Kate and Dixie.
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Load Up™ Car Harness: Testing & Design

It was a request we heard often from our customers: "a vehicle restraint harness, but constructed from quality materials... and one that's comfortable and my dog wouldn't mind wearing."

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Features

UNIVERSAL ATTACHMENT

Seat belt loop attaches to existing seat belts.

EASY ON/OFF

Strength-rated metal hardware.

COMFORTABLE

Padded construction is comfortable for extended wear.

  • Strong, secure harness for car travel

  • Padded construction is comfortable for extended wear

  • Universal seat belt attachment

  • Metal, strength-rated hardware

  • Easy-to-use metal slide buckle

Load Up™ Harness Videos

  • About: The Load Up™ Dog Car Harness

    Learn more about the Load Up™ from Kate and Dixie.

Materials & Care

  • Materials

    • Shell: 300 denier polyester
    • Closed-cell foam
    • Polyester knit mesh lining
    • Nylon webbing
    • Forged Anodized Aluminum 6061 Slide Buckles
    • Made in Vietnam

  • Care

    • Hand wash
    • Mild detergent
    • Air dry

Find The Right Size For Your Dog

Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage.

Sizing Chart & Technical Specs

Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage. In between sizes? Choose the smaller size.
Product sizing chart table
Girth Size
13 - 17 in (33 - 43 cm) XXS
17 - 22 in (43 - 56 cm) XS
22 - 27 in (56 - 69 cm) S
27 - 32 in (69 - 81 cm) M
32 - 42 in (81 - 107 cm) L/XL
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13-17 in (33-43 cm)

Featured

Load Up™ Car Harness: Testing & Design

It was a request we heard often from our customers: "a vehicle restraint harness, but constructed from quality materials... and one that's comfortable and my dog wouldn't mind wearing."

Learn More Right Arrow
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All of our products are rigorously field tested and we proudly guarantee against defects in materials and craftsmanship.

Ratings & Reviews

4.2
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Based on 80 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 42 Total 4 star reviews: 24 Total 3 star reviews: 8 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 4
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80 reviews
  • ERIC G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    13 hours ago
    The boys love ‘em!

    Load Up Car harnesses get a similar response from the boys as their Ruffwear Float Coat life jackets. In this case they know they are going for a car ride instead of a paddle. How do they know?

    Similar sizing and quality for both items. Dogs love to have them on because they fit right and they know it will lead to a fun afternoon with their people.

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  • Lorien A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Easy on off, Huge piece of mind!

    I didn’t realize how stressful the free range dog was until I got this amazing, crash tested harness! The husky even seems calmer. I leave it buckled into the seatbelt and put it in her when she’s in the car. Thank you, Ruffwear!

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  • SCOTT W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Loadup Harness

    This works great - we feel much safer when we travel with our dog. and it was easy to get adjusted and is easy to use!

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  • Brian B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Safe/Secure, Easy, Lightweight, Stylish

    After looking at several options - we went with the RuffWear brand because of good experiences with other RuffWear products.

    We also loved the fact that this harness came with metal buckles (some had plastic parts) and had excellent placement for the seatbelt strap.

    After taking a 4 hour roundtrip drive with our Great Dane - where he was secure and happy despite one close call with a fast breaking, we are confident and happy to reccomend this product to others.

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  • Brenda G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Load up harness

    Great harness. Good to know my dog is safe

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