Reddit mentions: The best dog booster seats

Miss Stella loves her Devoted Doggy Booster Car Seat. She totally digs going on adventures.

She is a total treat hound, but these days the only thing she's allowed to have are some veggies and freeze dried chicken. She loves these things though. They turn to dust if you handle them too much, but we just sprinkle the dust on her wet food to encourage her to eat it. :o)

Edit: Oh! And I forgot. My girl gets smelly FAST (probably the tall wet grass she traipses through), so this stuff is awesome. She has super sensitive skin, and it helps alleviate the dry flaky itchy stuff really well.

I'd focus less on brand for stuff like toys and brushes, it matters more for things like dog food.

I love oven baked tradition dog food for small breeds and I get it through global pet foods. My dog used to not want to eat and then I switched him to that and he was suddenly a good eater.

For treats I use Crumps' Naturals Mini Trainers Freeze Dried Beef Liver but any freeze dried liver or organ meat works great. Sometimes I just boil chicken and dice it up small and use that as a treat.

I recommend using a harness where the lead clips through rungs near the harness clasp so that if the clasp comes undone your dog will still be attached to the leash. Never use a harness that uses Velcro to close, I learned that the hard way.

https://www.amazon.ca/Pawtitas-Adjustable-Reflective-ajustable-R%C3%A9fl%C3%A9chissant/dp/B00OBX3EKK/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=small+dog+harness&qid=1574183227&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-6

I use a car seat like this one https://www.amazon.ca/Kurgo-Rover-Booster-Seat-Tether/dp/B004699SHW/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=car+seat&qid=1574183135&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-27 not sure what the safety rating is but it keeps my lil guy from trying to crawl into my lap when I'm driving.

Please don't add a bell to your dog's collar. Dogs have much better hearing than humans and the bell would be so close to their ears. If you are worried about your dog getting lost make sure they have a tag on their collar with your address+phone number and make sure they are micro chipped.

Looks like you have a good list going, remember to update your pups microchip with your address and get him/her a tag with your details.

We got a 36 inch crate and it's plenty big for our boy (he's around 30 pounds).

Puppia harness is a great starter harness, it's soft and doesn't have a bunch of metal jingling pieces which our puppy HATED on his harness our breeder gave us.

Kibble, check out dog food advisor for reviews and ratings of foods content, we were using grain free salmon and sweet potato from chicken soup for the soul, it's decently priced and well rated I can't find it anywhere atm so we're switching him back to their normal kibble.

Salmon Oil is a lifesaver in the winter, our pup gets terribly dry skin and extremely itchy without it.

Start out with a puppy kong, they sell kong fillers that are cheese and peanut butter flavored, our puppy was pretty picky at first and only ate the cheese one, didn't like frozen kongs either.

I'd start with a Basic Collar here's a Dog Tag Silencer and a Break-away collar for outdoors or dog park. A dog was choked unconscious at our park so I typically just keep our guys ID tags on his harness and don't use a collar, but if you do I definitely recommend a break-away if you are primarily using a harness with it.

Items we found useful: Bed Liner, Crate Fence, Kong, Stainless Steel Bowls (highly reccomend US made do not buy any made in China for health reasons), Zippy Paws Hide and Seek toys, Potty/accident cleaner, Potty Bells, Anti-chew Bitter Apple spray, 50 ft Leash, Retractable Leash, Soft stop Leash extender, Car Seat Belt, Car Booster Seat, Gentle Shampoo, Comb, Travel Water Bottle, Flirt Pole, Special Treats, Chew Stick, Greenies

Sorry for the HUGE list lol, feel free to ask any questions!

Sorry to tell you, but dog hair is inevitable. The best solution is the good ol’ vacuum cleaner. You can keep a duster handy to wipe the hair from the seat to the floor and then vacuum later on.

Not sure how big your dog is, but I have a car seat for my Frenchie. I bought this one and it works well. Also helps to prevent paws/claws on the seats.

I think the Snoozer seat is just a foam block. That's okay for elevating the dog, but IMO the price is high for a foam block.


I've got two seats. This one (Outward Hound: https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-Kyjen-Booster-Small/dp/B000634JOO ) and this one (Fidorido: https://www.amazon.com/Seater-Dog-Car-Seat-Finish/dp/B008ISGKTQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1480797267&sr=1-2&keywords=fidorido+dog ).

The Outward Hound seat is convenient. There isn't any substance to it, but it does have three attachment points to keep it secured to the seat. It's easy to stash out of the way when it isn't needed. Also, you can adjust the straps to raise the seat high enough for even the tiniest dog to have a view out the window. I put some blankets inside mine to make it more comfortable for the dog.


The Fidorido is a sturdy 10" deep tub with a deep foam block in it. The seat belt loops through the tub to keep it in place. The unit comes with 2 harnesses, each with two D-rings. There are two sets of straps that connect each dog's harness to the tub with sturdy snap hooks to keep the dog from being thrown too far in any one direction. I like that. The downside is the unit rests on the seat so a tiny dog won't have as much of a view, it's pretty big (I have the two-dog version) and, let's face it, ugly. However, I felt it was the safest product that would fit my Miata and my budget.


One thing I'd add is that if you're going to use a dog seat, turn off the air bag on that side.


ETA: None of that answered your question--sorry! But maybe someone will find it useful.

I had this problem with my dog too! Same thing with the Cerenia-- she stopped throwing up but still BUCKETS of drool and she was still clearly miserable. Took her about a day to recover, plus that stuff is stupid expensive.

Here's what fixed it: Dramamine! Works like a charm, she barely drools anymore and is perfectly fine when we arrive at our destination. I expected some drowsiness but surprisingly haven't noticed any yet.

Also, I'm not sure how big your dog is but mine is 30lbs and I think part of the problem was her getting moved around a lot in the back seat and not being about to see out the window. We got a car seat like this one to raise her up and keep her in place. She just lays really still in it but doesn't vomit anymore in shorter car rides without the Dramamine.

Oh and be sure to check with your vet for the dosage of the Dramamine before you try it :)

Jesus christ. You can buy these materials for probably less than $20, so why is it being sold for almost $90!?

Sorry Mattie, you're gonna have to wait a while before I can take you with me in the car. :C

So I bought myself Subnautica and I am enjoying it but I am also considering getting a refund. Not because it isn't a great game, no ... because I am absolutely terrified of diving in the ocean / ocean monsters, and that's THE ENTIRE GAME. Which I knew before I bought it, but I thought I could handle it. Oh well I'm gonna keep it, and work through it. It'll make my therapist happy lol

Qotd: Lots of things. Sometimes I put on makeup, sometimes I play games, or cross stitch, or colour~

Here's the link to the one I have Snoozer Lookout II Pet Car Seat, Large II, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G8D7KK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-LwFybC36FBA9

It is great as the cover is easy to remove and very durable as well as the foam structure is strong and can handle two fat frenchies at a time. It also has a great front storage unit built in.

I this booster seat for my dog coupled with a headrest seatbelt I clip to her harness. For the booster seat, the seat belt goes through the bottom of it to keep it secure. I purchased bc I saw the reviews of people who had gotten into wrecks and their dogs were better off than the driver!

She loves it, it allows hers to see more and sit more comfortably in the back seat while preventing her moving around.

Ok it’s not letting me link so :

K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Dog Car Seat Large Gray 14.5" x 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_81iODbQ9N98V6

SlowTon Dog Seatbelt, 2 Pack Pet Car Seat Belt Headrest Restraint Adjustable Puppy Safety Seat Belt with Elastic Bungee and Reflective Stripe Connect with Dog Harness in Vehicle for Travel Daily Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DC45HKX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z5iODbYKMJ7MA

Dog car seat is one of the best thing I’ve brought ever. I couldn’t find one that worked well here in Australia so the shipping was killer but it’s great for my puppy, she’s very secure but can see out the window which she loves. Even if you slam the breaks on the seat doesn’t move [link.](
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004ZJOKL2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510471973&sr=8-3&keywords=dog%2Bbucket%2Bseat%2Bcar&dpPl=1&dpID=41Uc7CN0SyL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1)

Looking forward to Amazon lauching here soon and seeing what they’ve got.

I use this one.

I love it. It’s also a booster seat, you adjust the height so they can see out of the window and windshield. It comes with a seatbelt teacher that you can attach your dogs harness so they can’t jump/fall out. The lining and cushioning comes out super easy so you can wash it.
I’ve had it for years and even with my doors off most of the time, I have zero concern he will fall out. It’s really easy to put in and take out too, but I usually leave it in unless I have a passenger.
My little guy is 11lbs and has plenty of room to lay down in it also. Honestly can’t recommend it enough.

He's unstimulated (bored) because he feels the car is moving but can't see much from that vantage. I got my cav a booster seat and she just loves the car ride scenery. Recommend this one.

PetSafe Jumbo Deluxe Pet Safety Seat - Car Booster Seat for Dogs up to 30 lb. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B003F76Y8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5ZL1Cb94WTVSF

I just bought the ruffwear harness :). This is great training feedback, thank you! If I bite the bullet and buy this outrageously expensive thing, then I'll definitely have him sit in it in the house and fall in love before putting it in the car.

I have this [bucket booster seat] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKIU/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485473609&sr=sr-1&keywords=k.h+bucket+seat) for my pup, and she loves it. When visiting other people's houses, I take it out of my car and bring it inside and she uses it as a bed. I also have a [puppy playpen] (https://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Exercise-4-Panel-Playpen-White/dp/B00D5P846Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1485473676&sr=1-1&keywords=iris+plastic+puppy+and+dog+pet+playpen) that is super easy to disassemble and take with me.

American Kennel Club Pet Booster... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKF7PRC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Best $15 I’ve spent. It has a leash for his harness and works amazing. He was going from person to person to look out of windows or over the side with the top down and I felt scared for his safety, now I don’t have fear. I love it! I’m sure there are more secure ones for collisions and such but we drive down small beach streets going 15 mph so for our need this is a great fit.

I have something like this so my pup can look out the window but is still strapped in and safe :)

I'm copy pasting a previous comment here:

I got my little guy a car seat where he can look out the window and his whining has completely gone down. It hangs off the car seat head thing and straps across the back. It's nice because you can buckle them in and know they're safe. My buddy can also lay down in the box and sleep or chew on something. I saw a bunch of expensive ones but bought this one (below) and it's been great! Watch out for airbags and keep your pup in the backseat unless your car turns off the airbag when the front seat is not occupied. My pup can be in the front seat because it doesn't turn on the airbag.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XTN4FV0?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

We use a harness and a seat like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Solvit-Tagalong-Booster-Seat-Medium/dp/B003F76Y6E/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1487611972&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+car+seat

It gives them a good view of what's going on but is secure so they can't run around the back. Make sure you have a harness on them to clip into the seat. Any harness will do.

We got ours on Amazon. Our dog loves it and we feel comfortable having him in the car with us.

Kurgo Skybox (TM) Dog Booster Seat for Cars with Seat Belt Tether, Black/Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001INRIQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7IkuzbMX2Z54A

There are things you can buy to help keep him safe and secure.

example

There are a few different options, and some might be better than others depending on the size of your dog. Dogs should wear a harness in the car and not a collar (so it doesn't hurt their neck in an accident), then clip the harness either to a seat belt directly using a dog car seat belt or have them clipped in to a dog car seat. I have a dog car seat for my 2 mini dachshunds and use a baby carseat seatbelt for the backseat of my car. Before that, I had a carseat that sat on the center console of my truck, similarly strapped in. The main thing is to keep the dogs from becoming projectiles or being thrown from the car. Even though they'd love to be in our laps, they're also happy sleeping in the car seat and are so much safer for it.

These are some of the ones I've used and can vouch for, but there are a bunch out there:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZJOKIU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKY23AG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VJ589M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**Edit: Just for some more info, I travel regularly with my dogs so they've used these for anything from 20 minutes to 15 hour trips before.

https://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Skybox-Booster-Tether-Orange/dp/B001INRIQW

It's a car seat that is safer and lets him look out the window! My doggo loves it.

Edit: pupper in seat

We got one of these for each boy. They work really good and easy to install with existing seat belts. Comes with 2 latches if you want to combine dogs.

They went on vacation with us last year and these kept them in place for 18 hour drive.

K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Dog Car Seat Small Gray 14.5" x 20" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jF40Cb6FQZNKB

Loves it, keeps him stable so he doesn't have to balance on the seat himself. Also machine washable, and has hooks for multiple pets. Here's the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Booster-Pet-Seat-Small/dp/B004ZJOK6C

I think you may be right about the associations. Fergus doesn't mind getting in the car cause I take him to work 2-3 times a week, to the park for long walks at least 3 times a week and doggy daycare on Friday. That way outweighs the Groomers & Vets visits and he loves those places.

Maybe some trips to the park and sweeten the deal with some treats on the ride over and she'll start to look at it more favorably.

I also bought him this car seat which lets him stand up on the window and look out the front. Sometimes dogs get antsy cause they know they are moving and can't see.

It's a dog booster car seat from Petco. There's all kinds of fancy ones lined with fur and all that. Here's a pretty basic one. I like mine because it has another clip that you tie to the dog's collar so he doesn't jump out of it.

Amazon also has a bunch if you just look up "Dog Booster Car Seat."

A few small dog friends, make use of something like this which their dogs like.

My dog shakes and is visibly nervous in the car. I bought one of these. It's expensive, but now my dog cuddles down in it and sleeps!!! I've had it for about three weeks, but the cuddle down behavior started immediately. Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G542FVX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8Mr4DbJR4NJ6B

I have something similar to this. There’s an attachment you can clip to your dogs harness to keep him put. My dog just chills the whole time so I typically don’t have to do that but might be helpful for others.

If you love your dog get him/her a car seat. https://www.amazon.com/FrontPet-Orange-Booster-Shoulder-Carrier/dp/B01J6DNB2A/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1474294825&sr=8-10&keywords=car+seat+pup

That looks heavenly! But I can't turn my airbags off manually, so I have to get one that doesn't actually touch the seat :( I finally settled on http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F76Y8M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it seems to do the trick :)

You get a harness for the dog and secure him like you would any child seat. Our dog bed has a spot where you feed the seat-belt through the bed and then the dogs clip into the bed. Like this.

From amazon! Sunny loves it, she can never get comfortable/stable during car rides but this gets the job done without me having to move her dog bed in and out of the car constantly.

K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Pet Seat Large Gray 14.5" x 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKIU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

here ya go! It seems pretty durable so far!

Basically. This is the one I bought. Keeping them elevated off the seat with the ability to see over the dash is supposed to help with car anxiety.

https://www.amazon.com/Devoted-Doggy-Construction-Booster-Storage/dp/B00XTN4FV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=pet+car+seat&qid=1562361992&s=gateway&sprefix=pet+car+s&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Pet Seat Small Gray 14.5" x 20" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mZ1OAbX45R9HG

It’s a really nice seat.

Yes! It has two leash type fasteners built in, for two small dogs, that can be clipped into their harness or collar. I’ve owned it for a little my time and my two Chis lives trips in it as it keeps them up high to see. booster

I’ll do you one better.

Portable Car Pet Booster Seat with Clip-On Safety Leash And Zipper Storage Pocket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UGA9JIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_lYO6AQZpmrT3e This is the seat

Totally agree. I see tons of dogs on laps and always feel bad for them. Is your carrier like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XTN4FV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cfqiDb4YZ9EN8

Where is she in the car? My dog got much less car sick in a booster seat because she could see out the window. I used one like this . I used a car harness as well because the boosters themselves aren't safety precautions, no matter what the ads say.

My cat also howls in his carrier. You might consider a harness and a dog/cat car seat. It's basically just an open box that straps to the seat and has a tether to hold them in. My little buddy is almost 16 and greatly prefers it to being crated.

mine is similar to this

My 20 pound buddy sits in what I call his "dog seat". He rides with me all the time and doesn't go flying when I hit the brakes any more.

It's this one: Devoted Doggy Metal Frame Construction Pet Booster Seat with Zipper Storage Pocket, Black/Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XTN4FV0/

I have car seats for my French and English Bulldogs and a seat belt clip
for my St. Bernard.

This is the seat, I bought the large http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003F76Y6E?cache=c80d3b0cf641a4849aaa9eb53409b7a5&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1408561024&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

I have three small dogs, and one of them is a 9-lb terrier mix, and I use these car seats: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001INRIQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yOsGybMHCCXF3

K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Dog Car Seat Large Gray 14.5" x 24"

Hey! It’s this one (large): K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Dog Car Seat Large Gray 14.5" x 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DttjDbP9ZDAMF

Is this the one you have?

Kurgo Rover(TM) Booster Dog Car Seat with Dog Seat Belt Tether https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004699SHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sxbOBb8MGS14T

The red looks similar to what you have that's why I asked. It's the one I use and my pug is 25 pounds.

Solvit Tagalong Pet Booster Seat Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003F76Y6E/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ZMgWtb0NYJ0BTBCH

I use this booster seat in my car for my frenchie https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004699SHW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_ckVJBbSV6EFVC

I think it’s this one. Very similar atleast. K&H Pet Products Bucket Booster Pet Seat Large Gray 14.5" x 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZJOKIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EBxRAb9KX6JZV