About Console Car Seats for Dogs

Traveling with an unsecured dog in the vehicle can pose a significant safety risk. Loose dogs have been known to interfere with a driver's steering, braking and shifting abilities. Console car seats for dogs are especially designed to allow your pet to ride in the car with you in a safe and comfortable fashion.

  1. Function

    • Console car seats allow your dog to ride near you in the car while being harnessed with a safety strap. These pet seats are designed to fit securely on the console between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. Console car seats typically act as booster seats as well, lifting up the dog a few inches so he can see out of the front windshield.

    Size

    • Console car seats for dogs are typically designed for smaller breeds that weigh less than 8 lbs. These pet car seats are particularly popular with Chihuahua, terrier and poodle owners.

    Materials

    • Console dog seats are usually lined with a soft fabric, such as lamb's wool or a synthetic suede. The exterior is generally made from a water-resistant material like nylon quilt or vinyl fabrics.

    Care

    • Console car seats for dogs are typically made with easy-to-clean fabrics. The exterior cover can be easily removed and run through the washing machine on the gentle cycle. Read the product's care label before putting the cover into the dryer.

    Features

    • These dog seats include straps that attach to the two front bucket seats. These straps hold the pet seat snugly on top of the car's console. There's also one adjustable strap that connects to your dog's harness and keeps her safely in her console seat.

    Styles

    • Console car seats for dogs are available in a wide variety of sizes, styles and colors. Solid colors that match the dog's fur are best for breeds that shed a lot.