Are you looking for a dog box for the car? Then you’ve come to the right place with my article from 2023.
In an intensive research, reading through more than 15 different products and their reviews, I filtered out the three best models on the market.
Among other things, in this article I describe the advantages of my test winner, the Trixie Alu dog box. But I am also convinced of the other two products and maybe one of them suits you and your dog better.
I am excited to see which product you choose and hope you enjoy reading and browsing.
My dog boxes for the car favorites
My top 3 dog boxes for the car in the test
Test winner: Trixie Transportbox Alu
This dog box for the car consists of a stable aluminum frame, which is absolutely escape-proof for dogs. The advantage of aluminum is also its low weight, which makes everyday handling much easier.
The high walls provide a particularly high level of security. Wide slits on the sides and the lattice door allow good ventilation and a good view at all times. So your four-legged friend can always keep an eye on his surroundings.
The door is equipped with a special safety lock that prevents your dog from leaving the box on its own.
The dog box has a trapezoidal structure. This saves a lot of space so that the available space can be used optimally.
A non-slip and machine-washable thermal blanket ensures comfort.
Best box made of fabric: Trixie Mobile Kennel Vario
This Trixie dog box for the car is made of durable polyester. A metal frame offers sufficient stability.
The fact that the box can be opened on three sides is particularly useful for getting the dog used to the box. In this way you can effectively prevent claustrophobia and gently get your four-legged friend used to the new environment.
In addition, three entrances offer significantly more flexibility when placing the dog box in the car.
The bag has large mesh inserts that ensure good ventilation and air circulation. In addition, your dog can constantly monitor its surroundings through the nets.
The mesh insert on top of the box can be covered to protect your four-legged friend from the sun or rain. This keeps your darling safe and protected at all times.
Best foldable variety: EUGAD dog transport box
The EUGAD dog box is made of sturdy Oxford fabric, which is held in place by steel tubes. The cover is removable and can therefore be cleaned very quickly and easily in the washing machine.
The box is optimally ventilated by large mesh inserts, so that your four-legged friend can breathe fresh air at all times. In addition, the nets offer a very good view.
Observing the surroundings is a welcome change for your darling, especially when driving in the car, which can quickly become boring for dogs.
A mesh insert can also be opened on the roof. There is also a cover for the net to protect against too much sunlight or other weather influences.
Two large carrying handles make it easier to transport the box. It is also particularly practical that the fabric can be easily folded up and stowed away when the dog box for the car is not in use.
You can find out more about the Eugad dog box in my test report.
What you should consider before buying a dog transport box
Why should you have a dog crate for the car?
Basically, dogs are not allowed to be transported freely in the car. The risk that the four-legged friend will distract or even hinder the driver while driving is too great. Therefore, the dog must be transported in the car in such a way that it does not pose a danger to road traffic.
There are different variants for this. On the one hand, the dog can be leashed in the car with the normal dog leash. Although this prevents the four-legged friend from jumping forward into the driver’s field of vision, it is anything but safe for the animal.
If the car brakes hard or takes a sharp turn, the dog will be thrown through the car. Better, however, are special belts that are similar to the seat belts for people and also fit into the corresponding devices in the car. These secure the dog like a normal seat belt in the car.
A second variant, which is also not very safe due to the risk of being thrown around, is the option of transporting the dog in the trunk if a partition from the driver’s cab is installed. This variant is ideal for dogs that suffer from claustrophobia, as they have significantly more space.
If you don’t like a transport box or a dog car seat belt, then take a look at my article on the best dog car seats.
The safest option, however, is a dog box for the back seat or the trunk, if it is properly attached. The dog box should be large enough for your dog to feel comfortable in it. A car dog guard can also be installed in the trunk. This separates the driver’s cabin from the trunk and the dog can move freely.
If you are looking for a particularly robust and high-quality box made of aluminum, I recommend my test report on the Schmidt dog box. If the safety of your four-legged friend is particularly important to you, I recommend the innovative model from Tami.
If the four-legged friend is slowly and patiently accustomed to the box, it is usually a safe place where the dog can withdraw and relax. This makes car journeys much more pleasant.
Due to the safe environment in the box, the dog can only be thrown around a little, even during sharp driving manoeuvres, which prevents injuries.
All in all, I can only recommend using a dog box for the car, as this is the safest way of transporting dogs.
If your dog is a bit older, I also recommend a car dog ramp to protect your pet’s joints when getting in and out of the car.
Conclusion
In my test, the Trixie Mobile Kennel Vario dog box for the car convinced me the most. This box made of polyester is very light, which means you don’t have to lug heavy things around to move the box.
In addition, the box offers very flexible use thanks to its three inputs.
The large net inserts, which can be covered if necessary, round off the positive overall picture.