Best dog seat belt to keep your hound safe and secure on car journeys

Looking for a seat belt option for smaller breeds? You may want to consider this EZYDOG Dog Seat Belt Attachment. It works with seat belts already in your car. You just have to slide it over the buckle plate and then clip your seat belt in like you normally would before clipping the attachment to your dog's collar. As they're just restricted to the length of the seat belt, it'll stop them from being able to attempt to jump into the front with you. However, keep in mind that because the attachment is short in length, it probably wouldn't reach a harness connection on a big dog.

Review by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd: "I've used this EZYDOG seat belt attachment for both of my small dogs, Gina and Bella. I like it because it's super easy to take with you from car to car and doesn't require having any extra things installed in your car because it just slips on and off your existing car seat belt. Gina isn't a great car traveller and would always try and find a way to get into the front seat with me but since using this seat belt attachment, she's stayed restrained in the back."

If you've got a larger breed or one that is particularly strong, this KONG Ultimate Safety Tether Dog Seat Belt offers the ultimate control of your dog. It is secured around the entirety of one of the back seats in your car and has extra tough nylon straps to ensure your pooch's safety. It's designed to keep your dog sitting in one seat, stopping them from moving around or falling into the footwell if you need to brake suddenly as their weight is completely supported by your car seat.

Reviewers online appreciate that this seat belt is robust and durable as it can withstand strong pulls from dogs that would rather be riding beside you. It will all depend on the design of your seats as to whether this is a good option for you as you may not be able to fit it to just a single seat on some models.

What could be better than one dog seat belt? Two, of course! This duo-pack of Just Pet Zone Dog Seat Belts is ideal if you have two dogs, two cars, or simply want to have a backup option in case you misplace the first one. They're made of a high-quality nylon fabric and adjustable so you can tailor the lengths to suit the needs of your dog. Plus, they have an elastic buffer design to protect your pooch if you need to suddenly brake or take a sharp turn as you're driving along.

High quality yet good value is generally what customers are saying in their reviews. Customers also value how easy it is to use and attach to their dog's harness as it has a swivel snap clasp. As we've mentioned, the length is adjustable but with the shortest length being 53cm, this might still be a little too long for small dogs.

A great option if you're after a multifunctioning dog seat belt. The PETZANA Headrest Dog Car Seat Belt can be snapped into your car's seat buckle, but it's primarily designed to be secured around your headrest. This way, your hound is less likely to get tangled in the belt if they have a tendency to move around in the car. It has reflective stitching for low-light use and it also doubles up as a lead to make getting from the car to outside as seamless as possible.

Over 16,000 people have reviewed this product, ranking it highly for being easy to use and fit while also being safe and comfortable for their pooch. Some reviewers felt the seatbelt was a little restrictive on dogs that like to lie down in the car but it's absolutely fine while they are sitting.

If you're on a budget, this Pets at Home Universal Car Seat Belt Dog Restraint is a great value option, coming in way under £10. It comes with three different style attachments that are designed to fit into a wide variety of seatbelt buckles so this should fit the majority of car models.

It's simple to install too, just clip the relevant plate attachment into your seat buckle and then clip the trigger onto the D-ring of your dog's harness and you're good to go. Just keep in mind that this seat belt isn't as thick as some of the others we've featured and as such, may be more susceptible to chew damage.

If your pooch doesn't take well to being restrained and would attempt to chew their way out of a seat belt, this VIVAGLORY Dog Car Seat Belt may be a great solution. Instead of being made using nylon like most doggy seat belts, this one is made of a heavy-duty stainless steel rope to make it more durable and sturdier, designed to withstand tension up to 90kg so it'll be able to stand the weight of even extremely heavy dogs on the end of it.

Customers feel like this is a great chew-proof option as it's made from metal as opposed to nylon like most other doggy seat belts. However, be aware that the stainless steel belt is covered in plastic which isn't as robust.

As strong as a dog seat belt might be, your pooch may still accidentally stand on the seatbelt buckle and release themselves, which is why you may want to look at an alternative option to keep them secure. The IOKHEIRA Dog Seat Belt for Car has a latch attachment so it can be applied to an ISOFIX socket, just like a child's car seat, for extra strength. It has an ultra-high energy absorption design, thanks to the bungee section in the middle, which will help to reduce the impact on your dog in case of an emergency situation.

Customers think this seatbelt is made from high-quality materials, stating both the belt itself and the clasps are nice and strong. As it's designed to be installed to an ISOFIX, it may be slightly fiddlier to install compared to others but it'll be worth it in the long run!