Dog car seat covers
A dog car seat cover keeps claws, mud, wet coats and shed hair off the upholstery, and a decent one stops a dog sliding around under braking rather than just catching the mess. Which one you want depends on where your dog actually rides — back seat, boot, or strapped into a booster — and how much they weigh and wriggle once the engine starts.
What the cover is actually protecting against
Fabric and leather seats both suffer the same way: claws catch and pull at stitching, wet fur soaks in and starts to smell, and shed hair works its way into every seam. A cover takes that damage instead of the seat, and it comes off and washes rather than needing the whole seat cleaned.
A cover is not the same thing as a restraint. It stops mess, not movement — a dog can still be thrown forward under hard braking on a cover alone, which is why most owners pair one with a harness clip or a crate rather than relying on the cover by itself.
Back seat, boot, or booster
A back-seat cover, usually a hammock or bench style, stretches across the seat and up the backs of the front headrests so a dog can't slip down into the footwell. That's the right choice for most dogs who ride loose or clipped in on the back seat.
A boot liner instead protects the boot floor and sides, which matters more if your dog travels in a crate or a dog guard rather than on the seats. A booster seat is the odd one out — it's a raised, padded platform for a small dog, usually clipped in with its own harness strap, rather than a cover at all.
What to check before you buy
Look for a waterproof or water-resistant backing so spills and wet coats don't soak through to the seat underneath, and a non-slip underside so the cover itself doesn't slide about. Anchor straps that loop under the headrests or around the seat base matter more than they sound — a cover that isn't fixed down bunches up exactly when a dog moves.
If you already use a harness or seatbelt clip in the car, check the cover has a gap or slot for the strap to pass through before you buy it. A cover that blocks the anchor point isn't doing its job, and a size that doesn't match your seat will gape at the edges and let mess through anyway.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Waterproof Dog Car Seat Cover
A quilted, waterproof front-seat cover that shields your upholstery from fur, mud and scratches.
£29.99
Waterproof Dog Car Back-Seat Hammock Cover
A quilted, waterproof back-seat cover that converts into a hammock to protect your upholstery from mud, hair and scratches. Wipes clean easily or machine washes, and includes a storage pocket, side flaps and a seat-belt tether.
£33.99
Quilted Dog Car Seat Hammock Cover
A quilted waterproof hammock-style car seat cover that shields your back seats from mud, hair and scratches. Side flaps, a storage pocket and adjustable anchor straps keep it secure for muddy-paw journeys.
£79.99
Waterproof Front-Seat Dog Car Cover
A quilted waterproof cover that shields one front car seat from mud, hair and scratches.
£13.99
Plush Checkered Dog Car Back Seat Bed
A quilted checkered car bed that turns the back seat into one flat, cosy platform for your dog.
From£11.99
Dog Car Seat Belt Safety Tether
An adjustable nylon car safety tether that clips into your seatbelt buckle and onto your dog's harness, keeping them safely restrained while you drive. Strong metal clasp and durable webbing.
£24.99
Cloud Pet Car Booster Seat Bed with Tether
A plush raised car booster bed with bolster sides and a safety tether, lifting small dogs and cats to window height so they travel calmer and stay put.
From£39.99
Quilted Dog Car Seat Booster Bed
A quilted booster bed that lifts your dog for a comfortable window view and a secure ride.
£18.99
Padded Dog Car Booster Seat
A quilted, raised car booster seat that lifts small dogs to window height and keeps them settled and secure on every journey. Soft padded walls and a sturdy base, with straps to anchor it to the car seat.
£43.99
Quilted Pet Car Seat Bed
A high-sided quilted car bed that keeps your pet cosy and contained on journeys while protecting your seats. The padded interior offers a snug nest, and the cover detaches for easy washing.
£46.99
Dog Car Booster Seat Bed With Safety Strap
A padded car booster bed that raises your dog for a window view while keeping them settled and secure.
£56.99
Waterproof Dog Car Seat Carrier with Mesh Sides
A quilted, waterproof car booster seat for small dogs with raised mesh sides and a safety tether. Sits on the back seat to keep your dog secure and your upholstery free of mud and hair.
£69.99
Common questions
- Do I need a cover if my dog already wears a harness in the car?
- Yes if you want to protect the seat itself — a harness clip keeps your dog restrained, but it does nothing about mud, hair or claw marks on the upholstery. The two do different jobs, and most owners who travel with a dog regularly use both together.
- Will a cover stop my dog climbing between the boot and the back seats?
- Not on its own. A boot liner protects the carpet and sides from mud and hair, but a proper dog guard, crate or boot divider is what actually stops a dog moving between the load area and the passenger seats.
- Can I use a seat cover with a dog seatbelt or harness clip?
- Most hammock and bench-style covers have a slot or gap built in for a harness strap to pass through, so check for one before buying if you already restrain your dog in the car. A cover with no gap will either block the anchor point or get in the way of clipping in properly.
- How do I stop the cover sliding on leather seats?
- Choose one with a non-slip backing and anchor straps that clip under the headrests or around the base of the seat. A cover that isn't held down will ride up and bunch under a dog's paws, which is the most common complaint with cheaper covers on smooth leather.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.