Best Dog Car Seats for 2020

Thanks to its multipurpose design, this dog car seat from MuttStuff & Co can either be used as a protective cover for your car seat or a taut, steady basket for your pup.

An all-purpose padded quilt material helps support dogs and reduce unstabilizing movement and when folded into a basket, it provides thick strong padded walls to prevent your dog from bouncing all over the back seat!

Unlike a lot of other 2-in-1 seats, MuttStuff’s cover also includes a premium seatbelt harness which ensures they stay safeguarded, and is compatible with any vehicle thanks to its quick to install buckled straps connection.

Designed for smaller dogs, it is also incredibly portable and can be easily rolled up into a luggage-style bag when not being used.

When choosing a car seat for your faithful hound, you should try and find something which prioritises the protection and comfort of your pup above all else.

And while this deluxe booster seat from PetSafe provides your pup with a warm, cosily padded booster box to sit in, it’s the products key safety features which make it a winner.

The innovative design integrates your own vehicle’s seatbelt to securely fasten the dog seat in place and also utilises a safety-tested tetherable, which has been proven to be able to withstand forces of up to 900kg! This means you can fasten your pooch in place, and be safe in the knowledge that they will remain as secure as possible in the event of an accident.

Assembly is also quick and efficient, as the Solvit’s plastic panels merely need clipping together to create its rigid and protective internal structure.

It’s ideal for longer journeys and includes a washable liner insert, so you can ensure your pup’s seat is always fresh!

Helping your car stay hair-free, this foldable deluxe transport box from Legendog keeps canines cosy and owners concentrated while out on the road.

Aiming to keep dogs feeling at home as possible, the Legendog comes with a luxurious plush cushion insert, which can be removed and washed between journeys.

This ensures they’ll always travel like royalty, while the waterproof outer layer stops any accidental mess leaking through the box! Because it’s not just car accidents you have to watch out for when your canine’s in the car!

Two strong adjustable straps attach to the back of your car seat and headrest to guarantee your pup’s well-placed and a restraint inside the box allows you to fasten them in with a collar or harness!

It’s your best bet for dinky dogs and puppies, as it only holds mutts of up to 35lbs.

Dog’s love looking out the window in a car ride, and so a booster seat is a great way to help them see the sights.

But giving your dog a great view should never mean sacrificing on security!

Offering the best of both worlds, Kurgo’s Dog Booster Seat boasts a seriously secure design which provides an easily adjustable seatbelt tether, meaning you can attach your pooch to their seat via a harness.

With no assembly required, the Kurgo comes as a comfortable bucket-shaped seat for your pup to sit in, and features metal supports for structural integrity. It can be securely strapped to the front or back of your car seat and has steel nesting buckles for its straps, offering you some seriously strong support!

Most suitable for smaller breeds of up to 30 lbs, the Kurgo is your pup’s very own room with a view!

Keeping a dog still while driving is a near-impossible task and definitely not a recommended activity while mid-drive. However, there are certain dog seats which can help restrict an excitable pooch’s movements.

This car seat from Zellar ensures safety for you and your canine thanks to its strong and stable basket made of durable rods and a stiff rear board. These help keep your dog still, and your eyes on the road!

One of the basket’s great features is its breathable netting design, which ensures your dog doesn’t overheat on hotter journeys and it also features a waterproof polyester base material to help cater for any accidents!

There are four different ways to strap in and secure the seat, meaning you can pick the installation method you think will provide the best protection for your pet. Simply follow the instructions and attach the two, strong-hooked safety leashes to any car seat in one of the recommended fashions for super effortless installation!

Easy to install and remove, this dog car seat from Toozey is simply crafted into a secure basket thanks to four efficient velcro fitted panels.

The sturdy panels are also eco-friendly and are strong enough so that they will not fall down when your mutt fancies a lie-down, meaning nothing will get in the way of them getting comfy!

One of the best features of this seat though is its ‘anchor’ which provides extra sturdiness for your pup. As well as standard buckles and straps, the seat requires it’s ‘anchor’ to be placed between the gap of your car seat to create maximum stability for the structure.

Made of waterproof and scratch-resistant oxford material, it also boasts a non-slip bottom, making it one of the more desirable seats on the market.

This pet carrier from Happy Hachi is one of the few dog car seats to utilise an anti-slip material, meaning you and your little tyke can have a more peaceful and relaxing journey!

The anti-slip seat uses extra friction to reduce movement during those unexpected bumps in the road, meaning those frequent doggy driver distractions are for once kept down to a minimum!

Happy Hachi’s smart 2-in-1 design also allows you to use the product as either a standard seat cover or as a carrier. It’s no-nonsense zipper seams either quickly zip up into a four-walled seat or zip down into a cover! It’s that simple!

Its universal size means it also works in any vehicle and it merely needs its adjustable straps attached to the headrest and round the back of the seat to secure it. A fixed stick attached to the carrier can also be inserted into the seam of the car seat for added tautness.

Good for the safety and security of smaller dogs, this booster seat features a clip for your dog’s harness and it fixes around the head restraint to ensure they are slightly raised off the seat.

There is a padded base for comfort and a removable fleece liner for winter journeys with a mesh panel for summer ventilation. At the back, there is an extended tall panel to protect the seat from hair and dirt.

You also get a storage pocket where you can keep treats and other essentials in one place. When it isn’t in use, just collapse it all down.

Able to carry your little pooch around when you’re out and about, and then pop them into the car without making any changes, this car seat/carrier is ideal for long tiring walks and vet visits.

There is a clip to keep them nice and secure, and because it can be used for carrying, transporting and even sleeping, there is no reason to bother them if they’re comfortable. There are so many openings too – choose the top when you’re in the car and they want to peek out, or the side if you want to give them the chance to come and go when indoors or on a picnic.

Extra pockets will allow you to keep everything in one place, and there is plenty of ventilation.