A dog car seat allows your dog to ride along in the car safely and comfortably.
With a dog carseat you can master stress, car sickness and anxiety. A dog car seat provides your dog comfort, safety and protection during car rides,
A dog car seat is, as the word says, a seat that you use to put your dog in when you go for a drive. It is a safe way to transport your dog, nice and comfortable and it makes your dog feel safe in the car.
Dog car seats are also sometimes called car booster seats for dogs and are available in various colors, sizes and fabrics.
This allows you to buy a car seat that fits your dog and the interior of your car.
The advantages of a dog car seat.
A dog car seat is easy to install
The car basket is easy to clean. Fully washable
The dog can be less car sick and have less stress during driving
The dog provides a great view on the outside world
Comfortable inside cushion
The interior of the car remains dog hair free
The dog car seat can also be used as a guestbed during vacations.
Why you should buy a car seat for your dog?
A dog car seat allows you to take your dog safely and comfortably in the car.
Another advantage is that you can attach your dog to the car seat. This prevents your dog from distracting you or crawling on your lap while driving.
You also prevent that your dog suddenly flies through the car when you unexpectedly have to brake.
The size of a car seat
It is important that you buy a car seat that fits the size of your dog.
A car seat does not have to be the size of his dog basket.
Keep as a guideline the back length of the dog or measure the space your dog needs when he sits. Take that space very generously.
Of course, a larger car seat is more comfortable than a car dog seat that is too small.
Safety and fixing the dog car seat.
The car seats you find in our webshop all have a 3 double safety.
The car basket comes with a belt that attaches to the backrest.
On the back of the car seat there are 1 or 2 loops where you can slide the car belt through and click it into place.
In the car seat there are adjustable leashes with buckles to which you attach your dog to his harness. (or 2 smaller dogs)
Material.
The dog car seats are made of material that can handle muddy dog paws, wet dogs and sharp nails.
The outside is made of a sturdy textile leather. The inside has a fabric that does not hold dog hairs.
The outer fabric is waterproof to prevent accidents on your car seat. The inner cushion is removable and can be machine washed.
A damp cloth and a vacuum cleaner will go a long way.
Cleaning the car seat.
If the car seat really needs a thorough cleaning, then this can be done in the washing machine on a fine program (30gr)
Extra tips for using a dog car seat
Always use a dog harness and preferably not a collar.
If you attach your dog to the car seat by his collar, there is a good chance that your dog will suffer injuries to his neck when you have to brake suddenly.
Preferably place the car collar on the back seat behind the driver's seat. Then you can keep a close eye on your dog through the rearview mirror.
If you put the car basket on the passenger seat, make sure that the airbag is deactivated there.
What we hear customers say
Most customers find the dog car seat easy to install.
The car basket is easy to clean. Fully washable
The dog was less carsick and had less stress while driving
The dog can see well outside
Comfortable inside cushion
In conclusion:
Clearly, an off-leash dog in the car can be a danger to himself and you. Letting your dog run loose in the car is not a good idea. Any kind of security to secure your dog in the car is better than nothing.
Dog car seats, unlike child seats, do not have safety tests that they must pass to be sold. It's up to you to decide which dog car seat you think is safest. Keep in mind that any dog car seat is better than none at all!
Lots of dogs go with you in the car and it's up to you to make sure your dog is safe to ride in.