🐕Dogs • Car Safety & Seat Protection
Best Car Safety & Seat Protection for Dogs
Keep your pet safe and your car protected during travel.
- Crash-tested restraints
- Seat and cargo protection
- Easy installation
Top Car Safety & Seat Protection Products
Our most recommended products, tested and reviewed by pet care experts.
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Unrestrained pets are at risk:
• In a 30mph crash, a 60lb dog becomes 2,700lbs of force
• Loose pets can distract drivers
• Open windows and airbags pose dangers
• Proper restraints save lives in accidents
• Many states have pet restraint laws
Options for different situations:
• Crash-tested harness + seat belt: Best protection
• Travel crate: Secured in cargo area
• Car seat: Elevates small dogs for visibility
• Seat barrier: Keeps pets in back but less safe
• Cargo barriers: Good for SUVs and wagons
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Safe Car Travel Guide(Soon)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions. Can't find what you need? Contact us.
Products are tested in simulated car crashes to verify they protect pets. Look for CPS (Center for Pet Safety) certification.
No—regular harnesses aren't designed for crash forces. You need a crash-tested car harness with reinforced stitching.
The back seat is safest. Never put pets in the front seat with active airbags.
Quality seat covers for back seats don't affect airbags. Avoid covers for front seats with side airbags.
This is extremely dangerous and illegal in many states. Pets can be ejected or injured by debris.
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