Dog Car Seats & Travel Safety
An unrestrained dog in a car isn’t just a Highway Code breach — in a crash they become a projectile. A proper car seat or harness restraint keeps your dog secure and everyone else safer.
Front And Rear Dog Car Seat
A secure, padded car seat that keeps your dog safe and settled on every journey.
Portable Car Seat Pet Kennel
A removable car seat kennel that keeps your pet safe and settled on every journey.
Dog Car Safety Booster Seat
A cosy, secure car booster seat that keeps small dogs safe and settled on every journey.
Waterproof Dog Car Seat Cover
A waterproof, stain-resistant seat cover that protects your car from mud, fur and spills.
Waterproof Dog Car Seat Cover
A waterproof, stain-resistant seat cover that shields your car from mud, hair and spills.
Non-Slip Padded Dog Car Seat Cushion
A thickened non-slip cushion that gives your dog a comfy, secure spot to travel in the car.
Waterproof Car Seat Extender Dog Mat
A waterproof platform mat that levels your car's rear footwell for a flat, comfy dog travel space.
Heavy-Duty Car Seat Cover For Pets
A durable, extended car seat cover that protects your vehicle from mud, hair and scratches.
Detachable Washable Pet Car Booster Seat
A cosy car booster seat with a washable cover that keeps your pet safe and settled on the move.
Leather Pet Car Seat & Bed Mat
A wipe-clean leather mat that doubles as a cosy bed and protective car seat cover for your pet.
Universal Pet Car Carrier Seat
Keeps cats and dogs safe and settled on every car journey, all year round.
Portable Waterproof Roll-Up Pet Travel Mat
A wipe-clean Oxford cloth mat that rolls up for a comfy, portable resting spot anywhere.
Double-Shoulder Pet Carrier Backpack
A comfortable double-strap backpack for carrying small pets safely on outings.
Space Capsule Cat Carrier
A lightweight, bubble-window carrier that makes vet trips and travel a breeze.
Insulated Quilted Dog Carrier Backpack
A warm, padded backpack carrier for cosy, hands-free travel with small dogs.
Retro Streetwear Dog Carrier Backpack
Carry your small dog or cat hands-free in a padded, stylish travel backpack.
Small Pet Ventilated Carrier Bag
A ventilated, portable shoulder bag for safe trips with hamsters and guinea pigs.
Front Chest Carrier For Small Pets
A hands-free front carrier holds small dogs and cats snugly against your chest for stress-free outings.
Open-Top Canvas Pet Carrier
A roomy open-top canvas carrier for easy, breathable trips with your cat or small dog.
Wheeled Pet Carrier Trolley Bag
A large, breathable carrier on wheels for stress-free trips to the vet, park or away days.
Transparent Pet Travel Backpack
A breathable see-through backpack for safe, stress-free trips with cats and small dogs.
Expandable Folding Cat Carrier Tent
A roomy, breathable fold-flat carrier that gives cats space to relax while travelling.
Large Detachable Cat And Dog Carrier
A roomy, breathable carrier with a detachable design for safe travel to the vet or beyond.
Airline-Approved Dog Travel Trolley Bag
An airline-friendly travel bag on wheels that makes trips away calmer and more comfortable for your pet.
The law on dogs in cars
Rule 57 of the Highway Code requires dogs to be suitably restrained so they can’t distract the driver or injure anyone if you stop sharply. There’s no specific fine for the rule itself, but an unrestrained dog can land you a careless-driving penalty and invalidate your insurance after a claim.
Acceptable restraints are a seat belt harness, a booster or car seat that clips to the belt, a crate, or a boot guard. The right one depends on your dog’s size and where they travel.
Choosing the right restraint
Small dogs often do best in a raised booster seat — it lets them see out (which reduces car sickness and whining) while a built-in tether clips to their harness. Medium and large dogs suit a crash-tested seat-belt harness clipped to the existing belt, or a crate in the boot.
Always attach a car restraint to a harness, never to a collar — a collar in a sudden stop can cause serious neck injury. A waterproof seat cover or hammock keeps mud and hair off your upholstery into the bargain.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
Common questions
Is it illegal to drive with an unrestrained dog in the UK?
The Highway Code (Rule 57) says dogs must be suitably restrained. Breaking it isn’t a direct offence, but it can lead to a careless-driving charge, points and a fine, and may invalidate your car insurance in an accident.
What’s the safest way for a dog to travel in a car?
A crash-tested seat-belt harness clipped to a body harness (never a collar), a secured crate, or a booster seat with a tether for small dogs. The best choice depends on your dog’s size and the car.
Do dog booster seats help with car sickness?
Often, yes — raising a small dog so they can see the horizon reduces the motion-sickness and anxiety that come from being jostled out of sight in a footwell.
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