The Best Dog Car Seats in 2020

• Your Dog Will Stay Secure
  The most important reason to use a dog car seat is that your dog will stay secure in your car. You will not have to worry about your dog sitting in your lap while you drive or your dog climbing all around your car and distracting you.
  Even a well-trained dog can get restless in a car for longer trips. So do not think that you do not need a dog seat because they are well behaved.
• Your Dog Will Not Escape
  Not only will your dog not move around in your car while driving, but they will also not move around when you open the door. You do not have to worry about your dog making a run for the door anytime you open your car door. This adds some peace of mind to transporting your dog.
• Your Dog Will Stay Safer in an Accident
  Most dog car seats are not accident certified. However, a dog seat that is not certified for accidents is still better than not using a car seat. An accident certified seat is obviously better though.

• Protection – A major reason you buy a puppy car seat is to protect your dog in the event of a car accident. Make sure that the seat you purchase has sufficient padding and restraints.
  Typically, two inches of foam padding will provide enough protection should the worst happen. More is better, but two inches is about the minimum.
• Installation – The installation process for the dog car seat is another thing you should keep in mind before making your purchase.
  There are hundreds of different options and they all have different installation processes. However, most of these seats can be broken down into three different processes.
  You will usually have one that attaches to the headrest. Or to the seat belt. Or to the side panel of the car.
  Other installation methods might exist, but they will almost always fall into one of the above three categories.
  Anyway, you should know the approximate amount of space, dimensions, and features that your car has before purchasing a unit.
• Size – Size in this case mostly concerns whether your dog will fit in the booster seat or not. All manufacturers have a recommended weight range for their seat, which gives you a general idea if the seat will fit or not.
  You can also take your dog to the pet store and try out different seats. The only problem is that most pet stores do not have a large selection of car seats for dogs.
• Cleanliness – Finally, the cleanliness of the seat is another important factor in making your decision. This mostly concerns how easy it is to clean the seat.
  You certainly want a seat made of easy to clean materials that are also bite proof. An even better seat will have a removable cover that you can machine wash.

• Seat Belt Security
  First, the seat is secured by the seat belt. This often comes down to personal preference, but most people will find it far simpler to secure the seat using the seat belt than securing it to the roof of the car.
• Three Inches of Foam Padding
  As mentioned earlier, at least two inches of padding is required for adequate comfort and safety. This seat has three inches, which means your dog will be both comfortable and secure.
• Contoured Back & Multiple Color
  Most of these car seats come in one color and have a straight and rigid back, which might work alright depending on the color of the interior and shape of your seat. However, the K&H has two different colors available so you do not have to worry about finding a matching color.
  It also has a contoured back that means it will fit snugly against your car seat. This really helps with stability during a car ride.
• Two Sizes Available
  K&H also offers two different sizes: small and large. Now, the small works well for one smaller dog breed and the large works well for a medium breed or two small dogs.
  Just keep in mind that this seat will not work well for dogs that weigh more than about 30 pounds. It is just too small.
• Easy to Clean
  Cleaning this seat is also easy. All you really need to do to clean it is unzip the fabric cover and put it in your washing machine. Just use cold water and a gentle rinse cycle. Frequent cleaning prevents it from getting grimy and smelling bad.

• Plush Interior
  The interior on this seat is really plush. Snoozer basically took a bed, made some adjustments, and turned it into a car seat. It has a synthetic wool layer that makes it super soft and warm, which comes in handy during the colder months. Don’t worry if you live in a warm climate though. This wool still feels cool when it’s hot and the open air design means plenty of cool air from your air conditioner will reach your pup.
• Easy Installation
  This seat has a clip to attach to your seat belt strap, which makes installing it in your car super easy. All you have to do is buckle the seat belt and then slide the seat into the belt.
  You can even install this in the front seat of your car. Though it might become dangerous for your dog in the event of an accident.
• High View
  Finally, this seat has the highest view of any of the seats on this list. This means that your pet can see out the window during the trip or look out the window. This perk sounds nice, but in our experience, most dogs go to sleep twenty or thirty minutes into the car ride. Some dogs might enjoy looking out the window though and they have that option with this seat.

• Micro Suede Cover
  There are two things we like about the micro suede cover. First, it is really easy to clean. Just unzip it and put it in the washing machine. We also like that it feels soft and comfy. This is important for your dog, but it’s also important for you. Remember, this is a console seat and your arm will likely rub up against the seat.
• High Back
  A high back actually has a few perks that you probably wouldn’t think about. The most important one is that your dog cannot jump out the back of the seat. More importantly, your dog will feel much more comfortable and secure because the walls create a cozier space for them. The one downside is that people in the backseat cannot see the dog.
• Secure Installation
  Finally, we really like the secure installation. This particular model has three straps that make it extra secure. One strap attaches to the side of the driver seat, the other strap attaches to the passenger seat, and the third strap wraps underneath the center console cover. All this extra security means that the seat does not really jostle around when the car moves.

• First, it only has one collar attachment, so you can only secure one dog in the seat. If you have one dog, then this is not a problem.
• A bigger problem is that the seat just does not fit in that many cars since it is so big. If it does fit in your car, then it is a great seat to purchase. However, make sure to measure your center console because this seat really only fits in trucks and larger SUVs.

• Lifetime Warranty
  First, the lifetime warranty that comes with the seat should provide some peace of mind against the product breaking or any other issues. This warranty only applies when purchased from an authorized retailer and after product registration though. Fortunately, Amazon and Chewy are both authorized sellers and provide a warranty.
• Storage Pockets
  Storage pockets on a dog car seat might sound like something that you will not use, but that is not the case. They are extremely useful for storing all kinds of documents, snacks, and other objects related to your dog. It just makes the whole organizing process that much easier and efficient. The Kurgo Skybox actually has zippered pockets, which are even nicer than normal pockets. All the Kurgo seats have pockets though.
• Waterproof Exterior
  The Kurgo Skybox has a waterproof exterior. This means that water just rolls off the fabric, which really helps keep the entire seat and cover clean. It also makes the cleaning process much easier since stains do not form as quickly.

• Now, the seat does have one minor issue. The seat is rather small, which makes it difficult if you have a bigger dog. The manufacturer recommend it for a dog up to 30 pounds, but a dog that big would most likely not fit in the seat.

• Larger Size
  As mentioned earlier, the larger size of this seat means that you can carry your larger dog in it. Now, you will not be able to carry your Great Dane or Mastiff, but if you have a beagle or other medium sized dog, then you will be fine. In fact, there are so many dog seats on the market, but most of them do not work well for a medium sized dog.
• Elevated Box
  The elevated box in the bottom means that your dog will have plenty of padding to stay soft and can see out the window. Again, seeing out the window is super important for keeping your dog comfortable and calm. It can also keep you calm depending on your attachment level to your dog. Overall, the elevated seat is a definite plus with no real downside to it.
• No Headrest Required
  Finally, not needing a headrest to secure the seat is another often overlooked advantage. Most cars will have a headrest, but if you do not have a headrest then you will basically need to purchase a seat like this type. Simply put, most other options require a headrest to secure the seat, so a car seat without a headrest just will not work.

• Easy Installation
  This seat has the easiest installation of any of the seats on this list. This is due to the patented system that Pet Gear has on the product. Basically, just snap on the seatbelt and slide on the strap. It really is that easy.
• Four Straps
  The seat also has four straps that you can use to secure your dog. Now, you will not use four straps for one dog because that is just ridiculous. You can use two straps for two dogs though. You can also put three or four small dogs in the seat and that should work alright.
• Removable Pillow and Cover
  Cleaning these dog seats can certainly be difficult if the cover and pillow are not removable. Fortunately, that is not a problem with the Pet Gear. You can easily unzip the cover and remove the pillow. They are machine washable as well.

• Soft Padding
  The soft padding on the seat is a nice added perk. Safety is obviously the best part about this seat, but comfort is still important.

• Foldable
  This seat is actually foldable, which is a really nice perk. This means you can easily fold the seat up and store it in the back of your car or in your closet. Most of the other seats on the list are not foldable, which can be rather annoying.
• Two Straps
  This car seat has two straps, which makes it great if you have two dogs. You should always have the dog strapped in to the seat to prevent them from running around the car.
• Multi-functional
  Since this is a booster seat it can easily be used at home. Just put it on the floor and you have a nice bed for your dog.

• Can I put multiple dogs in my dog car seat?
  Yes. All the seats on this list have at least one strap that you can use to secure your dog in the seat. Do not put a dog in a seat without securing its harness. Some seats have multiple straps for multiple dogs.
• How safe are pet seats in an accident?
  Extensive testing has not been conducted. If you want a pet seat that is safe in an accident, then the Pup Saver crash-tested pet seat is the best option as it has been crash-tested.
• Will it fit in my car?
  That depends on your car. A booster seat should fit in almost all cars while a console seat will be much more difficult in anything smaller than an SUV.
• Can cats be placed in a pet seat?
  If you can place a harness on a cat, then you could put them in a seat. Cats tend to do better in a carrier though.
• Will my dog like the seat?
  That depends on your dog. Most dogs seem to do fine in a pet seat and have no issues. The only dogs that seem to struggle are dogs that prefer to sit in someone’s lap.

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