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All dog car seats

Little essentials. Lots of love.

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This page holds dog car seats for small and medium dogs: padded and quilted booster seats that lift a dog up to see out of the window, booster beds with a safety strap, foldable seats, and car seat carriers with mesh sides and storage pockets. It is for owners of small dogs who get anxious, restless or carsick in the car and want them contained and comfortable on the back seat.

What a dog car seat does

A booster seat is a padded box or basket that sits on the car seat and is held by the vehicle seat belt or a strap around the headrest. It raises a small dog high enough to see out, which settles many dogs who whine or pace, and it keeps them in one place instead of roaming the car.

Inside, a short tether clips to your dog's harness so they cannot climb out. A car seat carrier adds sides and a top, often mesh, so a small dog is fully enclosed and can be lifted out with the carrier at the end of the trip.

Booster seats and carriers in this range

Here you will find padded and quilted booster seats, a booster bed with a built-in safety strap, foldable seats that store flat, a washable portable car bed, and carriers with mesh sides and storage pockets for treats, poop bags and a leash. Most suit dogs up to medium size; check each listing's interior size and weight limit.

Foldable seats suit owners who need the back seat for people during the week. A waterproof carrier suits dogs who come back from walks muddy or wet.

Fitting a car seat safely

Install the seat on the back seat, never the front. Airbags deploy with enough force to injure a dog, and a dog in the front distracts the driver. Strap the seat tightly so it does not slide when you brake, and pull on it before you set off.

Always clip the internal tether to a harness, never to a collar, because a sudden stop can wrench a dog's neck. Adjust the tether so your dog can sit, stand and lie down but cannot reach the edge of the seat or jump out.

Booster seat or crash-tested restraint

Be clear about what a booster seat is for. It contains and comforts a small dog during normal driving; it is not the same as a crash-tested restraint. The AKC recommends a crate or a seat belt harness for safety, and a crate that is secured to the vehicle.

If you drive long distances or on highways often, consider a seat belt harness or a secured travel crate in addition to, or instead of, a booster. Our dog seat belts and car harnesses page covers those options.

Choosing a size

Weigh your dog and measure them sitting and lying down. They should be able to curl up fully inside the seat with a little room to spare; a seat that is too small makes a dog perch on the edge, and one that is too big lets them slide around.

Most booster seats suit dogs under about 20 to 25 lb. Larger dogs are better served by a back seat hammock cover and a harness, which leaves them the whole seat.

Making car trips easier

Start with short drives to somewhere fun, like a park, so the car does not only mean the vet. Put a familiar blanket in the seat, offer a chew, and keep the car cool and well ventilated. The AKC advises not letting dogs ride with their head out of the window, which risks eye and ear injuries.

Never leave a dog alone in a parked car, even with the windows cracked; the inside heats up fast. If your dog drools, vomits or pants heavily on every trip, ask your vet about motion sickness.

Are dog car seats safe?

A booster seat strapped to the back seat and clipped to a harness keeps a small dog contained in normal driving. It is not a crash-tested restraint, so for highway travel add a seat belt harness or a secured crate.

Can a dog car seat go in the front seat?

No. Airbags can seriously injure a dog, and a dog in the front distracts the driver. Always use the back seat.

What size dog fits a booster seat?

Most booster seats suit small dogs under about 20 to 25 lb. Check the interior measurements and make sure your dog can curl up inside comfortably.

Should I attach the tether to a collar or a harness?

Always a harness. Clipping a tether to a collar can injure your dog's neck if you brake hard.

How do I stop my dog getting anxious in the car?

Short, positive trips, a familiar blanket and a raised seat with a view help many dogs. If anxiety or sickness continues, talk to your vet.