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Load Up™ Dog Car Harness

strong, secure car harness

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Use this fit guide to find the right size for your dog. Measurement is around the widest part of the rib cage. In between sizes? Choose the smaller size.

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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Answer the call of the open road with your No. 1 canine co-pilot and the Load Up Harness - a crash tested dog harness designed to travel 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.

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 (bluesign® approved): 300D polyester ripstop with nonfluorinated DWR and PU coating
    • Padding: PE foam
    • Lining (bluesign® approved): polyester knit mesh
    • Webbing: nylon
    • Buckles: forged anodized 6061 aluminum 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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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.
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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)

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 194 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 129 Total 4 star reviews: 41 Total 3 star reviews: 15 Total 2 star reviews: 4 Total 1 star reviews: 5
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  • Derek D. S.
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    Load Up™ Dog Car Harness Medium / Slate Blue (413)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Simple and effective.

    Hope, our 58 pound Border Collie /German Shepard mix kept getting out of another crash tested harness that had a stiff chest plate. The Load Up Dog Car Harness was simple to adjust to Hope's size and easy to get on and off of her. Hope has not attempted to get out of the Load Up Harness, and I do not think should would be able to due to the location of the rear straps that adjusted high enough to wrap around the bottom of her rib cage. The location of the seat belt loop also provides enough slack for her to turn around, sit up and lay down comfortably. -Great Product!

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  • patricia k.
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    Load Up™ Dog Car Harness Medium / Slate Blue (413)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Oliver's load up dog car harness

    we took Oliver on his first truck ride (other than his ride home from the shelter!) and he loved his new harness! ruffwear experts assisted me with the correct size for him, we watched the video to help us adjust it and its perfect...he was a very good passenger and we feel that he is safe now and we can hit the road with him...thank you, ruffwear!

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  • Sofie M.
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    Load Up™ Dog Car Harness XSmall / Slate Blue (413)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great, sturdy harness

    We’ve looked at a lot of car harness/restraint options and this is by far the best quality we’ve come across. It’s tested in the lab, which we appreciate so much, and you can feel how sturdy the harness is when you handle and adjust it. It was simple to fit, easy to get on/off, even when your dog is leashed up to a harness underneath - there’s no need to unclip the leash to do so. We were a bit skeptical about the sizing, but it’s accurate - we have a 24 lb Cairn Terrier and went with the XS based on the measurements we took. Fits like a glove with room to loosen and tighten depending on how hairy he gets. 10/10 recommend.

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  • Kate S.
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    Load Up™ Dog Car Harness Medium / Slate Blue (413)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great fit.

    After a few minutes fiddling with the straps we were able to get a nice secure fit for our dog. The harness is a new addition to allow her to ride in my son's new convertible. Hopefully we never test the crash protection, but great to know she is safer in the car.

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  • Jose C.
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    Load Up™ Dog Car Harness XXSmall / Slate Blue (413)
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Well made

    Well made.

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