{"title":"Dog Car Seats","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right dog car seat size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the size by your dog's weight, not by breed. \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e suits small dogs up to 15 lbs, \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e covers 15 to 35 lbs, \u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e is for large dogs from 35 to 50 lbs, and \u003cstrong\u003eXL\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for big dogs over 50 lbs or for two dogs travelling together. If your dog falls between two sizes, take the larger one so they can turn around and lie down. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dog-car-seat-size-guide\"\u003edog car seat size guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to measure your dog and your back seat before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy put your dog in a car seat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dog moving freely in the car pulls the driver's attention away from the road, and in a sudden stop nothing holds it back. A dog car seat keeps your dog in one place, at a height where it can see outside, which also helps dogs that get anxious or car sick. In the United States, several states can fine a driver for an unrestrained pet — we list them in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dog-car-seat-laws-by-state\"\u003edog car seat laws by state\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat every TheDogCarSeat includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, supportive cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable straps for a secure fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in leash attachment to keep your dog in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-resistant surface, easy to wipe clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable, machine-washable cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDog booster seat, pet car seat, dog car bed — is it all the same thing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople look for this product in many different ways: dog booster seat, car seat for dogs, pet car seat, dog car bed, or travel bed for the back seat. They all describe what is on this page — a raised, padded bed that sits on the back seat and holds your dog in place with a built-in leash attachment. It is not a dog seat belt or harness (a strap that clips into the seat belt buckle), not a dog carrier or crate, not a car hammock, and not a plain back seat cover. Our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dog-car-seat-vs-harness-vs-crate\"\u003edog car seat vs harness vs crate\u003c\/a\u003e compares all three and explains which one fits your dog and your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich car, which dog\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat is made for the back seat and is held by adjustable straps, so it works in a sedan, an SUV or a pickup truck — check our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-dog-car-seat-for-suvs\"\u003eSUV guide\u003c\/a\u003e if you have a large boot-style back seat. For a puppy, choose the size that matches its expected adult weight rather than its weight today. For two small dogs travelling side by side, the XL is the one to take. And if your dog gets sick on the road, our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dog-car-sickness\"\u003edog car sickness\u003c\/a\u003e explains what actually helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and exchanges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping, orders ship in 24 to 48 hours. 30-day exchange if the seat arrives defective or if you need a different size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDog car seat questions people ask most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the safest seat for a dog in a car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back seat. A dog should never travel in the front, where an airbag deploys, and never loose in the boot of a hatchback. An elevated dog car seat placed on the back bench keeps your dog in one spot and stops it climbing into the front while you drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre dog car seats a good idea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey solve the two problems every owner knows: a dog that moves around and pulls the driver's attention away from the road, and a dog that is stressed because it cannot see out. A raised dog car seat bed fixes both — the built-in leash attachment keeps your dog in place, and the height lets it look through the window, which often calms dogs with car anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it illegal for a dog to not have a car seat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no US federal law requiring a dog car seat, but several states can fine a driver for an unrestrained or distracting pet. We list the states and the amounts in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dog-car-seat-laws-by-state\"\u003edog car seat laws by state\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a dog car seat with harness, or a seat cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither. This is a padded booster bed with a built-in leash attachment. A dog car seat belt or harness is a separate strap that clips into the seat belt buckle; a dog car seat cover or hammock only protects your upholstery. If you want to compare the three, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dog-car-seat-vs-harness-vs-crate\"\u003edog car seat vs harness vs crate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size for a large dog, and is there a dog car seat for 2 dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a large dog of 35 to 50 lbs take the L. Above 50 lbs, or for a dog car seat for 2 dogs travelling side by side, take the XL. Small dogs up to 15 lbs take the S, medium dogs of 15 to 35 lbs the M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it attach to the car — does it use LATCH anchors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt attaches with adjustable straps, by hand and without tools. This seat does not use LATCH or Isofix anchor points: it sits on the back bench and is strapped in place, which means it takes a minute to fit and moves easily from one car to another. If a LATCH-anchored dog car seat is what you need, that is a different type of product.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thedogcarseat-s","title":"Dog Car Seat for Small Dogs – Secure Travel Booster Seat, Up to 15 lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize S — for small dogs up to 15 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheDogCarSeat is a raised, padded bed that sits on your back seat and gives your dog a space of its own. Instead of sliding across the seat at every turn, your dog settles in one place, high enough to look out of the window — which is what calms most dogs that pace or whine in the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-sided cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e — plush fleece on one side for winter, smooth water-resistant fabric on the other for summer. Flip it with the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal safety clips\u003c\/strong\u003e — they attach straight to your dog's harness so it stays on the bed instead of climbing into the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable straps with quick-release buckles\u003c\/strong\u003e — the seat loops around the headrest and clips shut. Three steps, by hand, no tools, and it moves from one car to another in a minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh padded sides and backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — your dog can lean and lie down without slipping into the footwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-slip base\u003c\/strong\u003e — the seat stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable, machine-washable cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — water-resistant outer, wipe it clean or put it in the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS up to 15 lbs · M 15 to 35 lbs · L 35 to 50 lbs · XL 50+ lbs or two dogs. 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