The dog car seat that makes every road trip calmer.
The raised, padded dog car seat that clips into your back seat. Your dog sees out the window, settles in one spot, and every drive gets calmer.
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- Four sizes, from toy breeds to 50+ lb (23 kg) dogs
- ISOFIX / LATCH clips — fits any car, moves to another in a minute
- Double-sided cushion: fleece for winter, waterproof for summer
The Dog Car Seat
Free shipping · Ships in 24–48 hours
- ISOFIX / LATCH clips + headrest strap: fits any car
- Harness clip keeps your dog on the seat, out of the front
- Fleece / waterproof cushion, machine-washable cover
The Dog Car Seat
Free shipping · Ships in 24–48 hours
- ISOFIX / LATCH clips + headrest strap: fits any car
- Harness clip keeps your dog on the seat, out of the front
- Fleece / waterproof cushion, machine-washable cover
The Dog Car Seat
Free shipping · Ships in 24–48 hours
- ISOFIX / LATCH clips + headrest strap: fits any car
- Harness clip keeps your dog on the seat, out of the front
- Fleece / waterproof cushion, machine-washable cover
The Dog Car Seat
Free shipping · Ships in 24–48 hours
- ISOFIX / LATCH clips + headrest strap: fits any car
- Harness clip keeps your dog on the seat, out of the front
- Fleece / waterproof cushion, machine-washable cover
See it in action — tap to play
Why dog parents pick it
ISOFIX / LATCH clips — fits every size
Clips onto your dog’s harness
Unzips into a bed at home
Cover comes off, goes in the machine
What size for your dog?
Three questions, ten seconds. Go by weight, not by breed name.
A loose dog is two problems at once
It pulls your eyes off the road, and it becomes a projectile if you brake hard. The seat solves both.
The force of a 60 lb dog
Thrown forward in a 35 mph crash, a 60 lb dog hits with a force estimated at around forty times its own weight.
The fine in New Jersey
Three states require restraint: New Jersey ($250 to $1,000), Rhode Island (up to $200) and Hawaii ($57 to $97). Nine more can cite an unrestrained dog under distracted-driving laws.
Eyes off the road
Two seconds looking away at 55 mph is 160 feet driven blind. A dog moving around the cabin is exactly that.
Fine amounts current at the time of writing — check your state. This seat is a comfort and containment product; it is not crash-tested or certified as a restraint system.
Against a harness and a cheap booster
| TheDogCarSeat | Safety harness | Generic booster | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchored to the car | ISOFIX / LATCH clips included — all 4 sizes | Threads through the seat belt | Loose on the seat |
| Can your dog climb into the front? | High padded walls + harness clip keep him in | He can still move around the seat | Low sides, nothing holds him |
| Stays in place under braking | Straps + harness clip | Belt only | Nothing |
| Fits your car | Adjustable straps, any car | Yes | One size only |
| Fits your dog | 4 sizes, 5 to 50+ lbs (2 to 23+ kg) | Depends on model | One size only |
| Your dog can see out | Yes, raised | No, lying flat | Depends on height |
| Washable | Removable machine-washable cover | Yes | Rarely |
| Winter and summer | Double-sided cushion | No | No |
| Protects your back seat | Waterproof base — hair, mud and claws stay off | No | Partly |
| Comes out of the car | Handles + carry strap, unzips into a bed at home | Not applicable | No handles |
Four things we got right
Fits any car, in three steps
The seat clips onto your car's ISOFIX / LATCH anchors, loops around the headrest and shuts with quick-release buckles. By hand, no tools, and it moves from one car to another in a minute.
A cushion for each season
Plush fleece on one side for winter, smooth waterproof fabric on the other for summer. Flip it when the weather turns.
Metal clips, not a collar
The clips attach straight to your dog's harness, so it stays on the bed instead of climbing into the front.
Mud goes in the machine
The cover comes off and goes in the machine on a cold cycle. The waterproof outer wipes clean, and the non-slip base keeps the seat where you put it.
Questions we get every week
My dog is between two sizes — which one?
The larger one, every time. A dog with room turns around and lies down; a dog that is squeezed stays standing and moves about.
Will it fit my car? Does it use LATCH or ISOFIX?
Yes. The seat clips onto your car's lower anchors — called LATCH in the US, UAS in Canada and ISOFIX in Australia — and the straps adjust along their full length around the headrest and backrest. Sedan, SUV, truck or ute, it is the same seat — and if you change cars, you don't buy anything new.
Which seat should it go on?
The back seat. On a front passenger seat, an active airbag is dangerous for a dog, exactly as it is for a child.
Is a dog car seat safe?
A loose dog is the risk: it can climb into the footwell, jump to the front, or be thrown forward under braking. This seat keeps your dog in one place, sitting up, with a clip for their harness. It is a containment and comfort product, not a crash-tested restraint.
Will it help with car anxiety or motion sickness?
It is not a treatment. But it raises your dog so they see out of the window instead of the back of a seat, and being able to see the road ahead settles a lot of restless dogs.
Can the cover be washed?
Yes. The cover is removable and machine washable, with a waterproof outer you can simply wipe down.
When will I get it?
Free shipping, and orders ship in 24 to 48 hours. Within 30 days we replace or refund a seat for a manufacturing defect, transit damage or a wrong item.
The next drive can be the calm one
Four sizes, five colors, free shipping. Not sure which size? Answer three questions and we tell you.
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