Long car journeys in particular can be very tiring for a dog. The seats are uncomfortable in the long run, the four-legged friend slips around and starts annoying his owners out of boredom.
To prevent this, you should make sure that your darling is as comfortable as possible in the car. This way, your four-legged friend will enjoy the car ride and will be happy to get in again next time.
In this article I will introduce you to dog beds for the car. I’ll show you my top 5 products, explain what’s important and what you should consider when buying.
My favorite dog beds for the car
Comparison of dog beds for the car
BLOBLO booster seat for dogs
The booster seat for dogs from the BloBlo brand is 55 * 50 * 30cm in size and is therefore suitable for small and medium-sized dogs. This dog bed is recommended for four-legged friends with a maximum weight of 16 kg. The bed can be fixed either on the front passenger seat or on the back seat, for example with a rear seat Isofix station.
The fabric made of sturdy Oxford fabric is scratch and bite resistant. So your four-legged friend cannot destroy anything while driving. So that the dog bed for the car is nice and soft, it is filled with PP cotton. In this way, the sensitive parts of your dog’s body are also softly padded. This makes driving a lot more comfortable.
The non-slip underside and the included straps prevent the booster seat from flying around in the car. The raised edge also contributes to the safety of your four-legged friend. With the leash included in the scope of delivery, you can individually determine how far your darling can move without falling off the seat.
Cleaning the fabric is very easy. You can easily wash the product in the washing machine.
Copco Pet Travel Bed
This dog bed for the car is designed for the trunk and is particularly suitable for larger dogs. The upholstery is made of thick synthetic leather. The material has a number of advantages. It is water and dirt repellent and therefore very easy to care for. Since the imitation leather does not absorb odors, it is sufficient if you wipe the bed with a damp cloth. In addition, artificial leather is a very stable material that lasts a long time.
The soft inner cushions ensure a particularly high level of comfort. The side walls are also made of cold foam, which is up to 5 cm thick and therefore cushions and protects your dog well, even during sharper driving manoeuvres.
Some of you may know it: the dog tries to jump into the trunk, but unfortunately gets on the bumper or the car paint under the trunk and scratches everything. This is very annoying. That’s why I find it all the more practical that the CopcoPet dog bed is equipped with a boarding aid. This is a long tarpaulin that is lowered from the bed on the car and thus optimally protects the vehicle when getting in and out.
Amazon Basics bucket seat for pets
Amazon Basics has developed a special bucket seat so that your dog can look out of the window better while driving and sit more comfortably. With its dimensions of 47 * 45 * 38.8 cm, it fits both the front and the back seat.
Two carabiners are attached to lines in the seat, with which your darling is fixed while driving. This way he can’t run through the whole car and doesn’t distract you while driving. Of course, the leashes can be individually adjusted so that your dog is not tied too short, but also not too long.
The soft bucket seat is extremely comfortable. The top is covered with quilted plush. This is particularly soft and comfortable. On the side and bottom, the product is made of sturdy and robust oxford fabric.
Cleaning is very easy as the dog bed is machine washable.
Happy Hachi dog bed
The Happy Hachi dog bed fits in both the front and back seats. With a folding seat protector you can protect the backrest in the car. I find this especially useful with dogs who tend to hop up the backrests with their front legs to see more.
The bed is equipped with a non-slip Oxford fabric bottom. The rest is non-slip waterproof nylon (900D). This means that maintenance is not a problem either. The three-layer padding is particularly soft and cuddly thanks to the special PP cotton. The cushions can be removed as needed and have a warm winter side and a cooler summer side. So you are well equipped for every season.
Inside, the dog bed has adjustable leashes that keep your dog in place. This ensures the safety of your four-legged friend.
BOUTIQUE ZOO dog car seat
This dog bag for the car is made in different versions. The product is made of imitation suede, imitation linen, polyester and a mix of imitation leather and plush. The colors differ depending on the material.
The bag is comfortably padded so that your dog can ride comfortably in the car. The 3cm thick cushion with a foam filling can be removed if necessary.
The raised edge is a natural barrier so your dog can’t fall out. Many four-legged friends also love to lay their heads on the edge when lying down.
The car seats are protected by the car bag for dogs. Hair and dirt no longer get into the interior of the car and your dog is still comfortable. The bag itself is easy to clean.
It is also practical that the bag is suitable for every car. It can be easily attached to the front or back seat using the car’s seat belt. There is also an adjustable strap that is placed around the headrest. So you can always take them with you, even if you’re going to someone’s house.
You can find more car seats in my review of the best car seats for dogs here.
Purchase advice
Why a dog bed for the car? What are the pros and cons?
Driving a car is tiring for dogs. They cannot move much, have to sit still and are often bored. In addition, the dogs are often only placed on a car dog blanket on the car seat. This is often uncomfortably hard in the long run.
Finally, you have to keep in mind that dogs weigh significantly less than us humans. The softness of the car seats is adjusted in such a way that a person sinks a little and can get comfortable. Dogs often do not sink into the seat due to the low weight, so lying down quickly becomes uncomfortable.
A dog bed can help here. It is softly padded so that your darling can make himself comfortable. In addition, the bed is often equipped with a safety line with which you can tie your four-legged friend securely.
In the interest of the dog, you should therefore deal intensively with dog beds. The journey will then be much more relaxed.
Incidentally, I have also had very good experiences using a dog bed with dogs that hate driving. Once the four-legged friends understand that it is very comfortable and relaxed to sit in the car, they are much more likely to get in and cause fewer problems while driving.
The use of a dog bed also has great advantages for you. For example, you protect your car seat, since scratching and biting attempts as well as hair do not even get to the seat, but are intercepted by the dog bed.
You can also use a dog bed in your car to give your dog a cozy place to sleep.
What criteria should a dog bed for the car meet?
A dog bed for the car should be big enough so that your dog can turn around once in a while and doesn’t have to lie crammed in. At the same time, it should not be too big either, as the dogs then quickly feel lost. For inspiration about which size fits which dog, it is advisable to read the comments of previous buyers.
The most important thing when driving a car is safety. Some dog beds are so soft that they give way too quickly, failing to hold your dog in the event of sharp braking or steering. That is very dangerous.
You should also make sure that the bed can be easily fixed in the car and that there is a bracket for your dog. A dog roaming freely in the car is very dangerous and also illegal.
Conclusion
In our test, the CopcoPet dog bed won. This dog bed is designed for the trunk and is therefore very spacious. The stable, durable material ensures that you and your four-legged friend will benefit from the product for a long time.
The bed is well padded and pleasantly soft. Cleaning is quick because all you have to do is wipe the bed with a damp cloth. The entry aid, which protects your car from unsightly scratches, is particularly well thought out.
Overall, the CopcoPet product is the best dog bed in our test. If you want to buy the bed yourself, you should find out beforehand whether it will fit in your car. Some customers…