Cover your seats while keeping your pooch comfy with the best car seat protector for dogs

With its non-slip backing to stop it from sliding about and secure anchors to attach to both your front and back headrests, you'll have peace of mind that your furry friend is staying put when you use the Active Pets Car Seat Cover for Dogs. Available in black with a choice of black, blue, yellow or pink trim around the edge, this cover provides top-tier padding to protect your seats and keep your hound comfy.

With over 40,000 reviews, this seat protector is a popular choice with customers on Amazon. Reviews mention that it's easy to fit, remove and clean. Most reviews say it's durable too but there are a handful of reviews that thought it was a little flimsy.

Made with four layers of material, including a non-slip rubber grip and Oxford cotton that is waterproof, the Just Pet Zone Dog Cover will protect your seats from wet dog, scratches, mud and fluff. Its multifunctional design allows it to be used as a hammock-style carrier, a seat cover for your back seats and a cargo liner for your boot. We love that it's fitted with a mesh panel for breathability as well as visibility so your pooch can keep an eye on what's going on in the front of the car while they travel in the back.

The over 8,000 reviewers rate this Just Pet Zone cover highly for its functionality, ease of installation and how good it looks. There are some reviewers that feel it isn't very wide so large breeds may struggle for room, but it's designed to be as wide as your seats so this will depend on the size of your car.

With a 100kg weight limit, the Petface Car Pet Seat Cover is perfect for keeping larger breeds comfortable as they ride along with you in the car while also making sure your seats are completely covered. This universal design fits more cars, securing between the front and rear headrests to avoid movement and maintain full seat coverage. It also comes with a couple of storage pockets so you can keep toys and treats handy for whenever you reach your destination.

With an average star rating of 4.7 stars out of 5, this Petface cover comes recommended by 97 per cent of customers online. Reviewers say it goes a great job of keeping their car seats protected from pet hair and muddy pawprints and they love that they can keep poop bags, dog leads and more in the pockets. Some did feel the headrest straps could be made from a stronger material as they felt they could easily be gnawed through by a persistent dog.

Hook and loop openings on this Kurgo Wander Bench Seat Cover provide easy access to car seat belts and buckles so you can still suitably restrain your dog to keep them safe while travelling in the car. The cover is waterproof and stain-resistant to protect your seats from hair, dirt and any other messes your hound might bring into the car with them, but as it's wipable, it's an absolute breeze to keep clean.

Customers rate this Kurgo cover highly on its ease of installation and its ability to keep clean. Opinions are mixed on the fit with some saying the length at the bottom is a little short to cover the entirety of their seat but the majority say it's a good fit and it's large enough to cover the whole seat.

If you're worried about your pooch still feeling comfortable laying on top of a seat protector, we'd recommend taking a look at this Trixie Car Seat Cover For Dogs. It's covered with a super soft padding and lining which your pooch will absolutely love snuggling up to. As well as being comfy, it's also safe as it features seat belt cut outs so you can still buckle up your pooch while protecting your seats. When not being used as a seat cover, you could easily use this as a travel blanket to ensure your pooch feels comfortable when out and about.

The bottom of the cover is made out of polyester that protects the padding against moisture and also protects your car seats against dirt and pet hair. It's worth noting though that this soft padded material isn't water resistant so you'll need to allow time for it to dry if it gets wet. Not to mention, this may not be the best option for summer as the soft padding could make your pooch get too hot when travelling in the car.

If you use a travel crate or secure your dog with a headrest seat belt to have them sit in the boot, this Streetwize Waterproof Pet Boot Liner is just what you need. It's designed to cover the entire boot area so you can relax knowing your interior is going to stay tidy while your canine companion chills out in the back. It's made from waterproof material so you don't need to worry about your pooch coming back into your car after you've been caught in the rain. Plus, it comes with built-in storage pockets for food, leads, water bottles and other pet-related items.

Many of the reviews online mention how heavy duty this boot liner is, also stating that it's strong, tough and really good quality. It's designed to be used in the boot only so some reviewers with smaller cars found that it was a bit too big. We'd recommend comparing the dimensions of the liner against those of your car boot to ensure it's suitable.

If your pooch loves nothing more than getting down and dirty on their walks, you'll be after a seat protector that will firstly, be able to keep your car seats free from dirt and secondly, be super easy to maintain and keep clean. Luckily, the Henry Wag Pet Car Bench Hammock is made from a pretty durable material that can be popped into the washing machine to get it to look spick and span again, which is a feature that customers love.

Customers say this hammock is easy and quick to install as there are straps you adjust and quick-connect buckles to snap in and then you're good to go. Customers also like that there are slots for seat buckle access so they can use their doggy seat belts to ensure their pooch is safely strapped in while protecting their seats. As the colour in the middle of the hammock is a light grey, it may show up muddy pawprints more easily compared to ones of a darker colour so it's a good job that this hammock is so easy to keep clean!