Best travel dog beds and car seats to keep your dog safe and comfortable on car journeys

If you tend to go on regular muddy walks, the Ismael Bolster Cushion is the ideal bed to store in your boot because it's sturdy and fully waterproof. It's also covered in a heavy-duty, hardwearing, 100 per cent polyester material that is treated with a water-repellent coating to make the bed easy to keep clean. It comes in multiple sizes to suit a variety of breeds as well as a choice of colours, including black, blue, brown, burgundy and green.

Customers online believe this bed is very well made and feels good quality. They also think it's comfy as their dogs love to curl up and stretch out in it. However, some customers found it was heavier than they expected for a travel bed.

This round 3 Peaks Pack Away Round Dog Bed conveniently folds up and can be neatly stored in the included pack away bag, so it's handy for travel and easy for storage. It's made with a water-resistant and wipe-clean fabric, so you don't have to worry about muddy paw prints causing damage. It also has a removable cushion for easy washing and is machine washable, too. The non-slip base will help to keep the bed in place when excitable paws land on it.

Something to note is that Pets at Home say that you should take caution and avoid the bed coming into contact with light colours and wet floors as the colour from the bed could run and cause staining on surfaces.

Easy to store and unroll when needed, the 3 Peaks Roll Up Travel Dog Mat is the perfect size mat to roll up and take out on adventures. The soft fleece side ensures your furry best friend has somewhere snuggly to rest after a long day, whereas the other side is made with water-resistant fabric to protect against those wet and muddy days.

It's a wipe-clean fabric for easy day-to-day maintenance but it can also be popped in the washing machine for those tougher, more stubborn messes. As it's thin, this one may be more susceptible to chew damage so if your dog is a chewer, you may want to consider another option.

The Petface Outdoor Paws Travel Mat is a truly portable option for your dog, as it makes it easy to pop in the carry case and keep in your car when needed. It's also water-resistant and quilted, so water from your soggy doggy won't soak through into the boot of your car.

You don't need to break the bank for this budget pick, with reviewers saying it's great value for money. They also appreciate how easy it is to clean and fold away when not in use. Although it folds, some customers thought it took up a lot of space and was bulkier than they had hoped for.

We love The Picnic Pad Travel Dog Mats because they're handmade in the UK by a small business, DesignedforDogs. There's a choice of patterns and colours available for you to choose from but each mat is designed with a waterproof base as well as carry handles so you can easily take it with you wherever you go.

It's had rave reviews from happy customers who said the mat is perfect for travelling, whether it's a trip to the pub to sit outdoors or further afield. We like that there is an option available to embroider the travel mat so you can add your pup's name but this comes at an additional cost and only has space for up to 10 characters so if your pet's name is longer than this, you won't be able to do that option.

It can heat up pretty quickly in the boot of your car in warmer weather, so this All For Paws Chill Out Fresh Breeze Mat works perfectly to keep your dog chilled out while travelling. It's a springy plastic noodle mattress that allows air to flow through, making it both comfortable and refreshing for your pooch to lie on.

As it's a light colour, it may soon get dirty from your pooch hopping in and out of the boot but as it has a cover that is zip-fastened and can easily be removed and machine-washed, you can get it looking as fresh as can be in no time at all.

Your dog will be able to watch the world go by in this Kurgo Heather Dog Booster Seat. They'll be able to look out of the window at their pleasure as the seat is attached to the car at a slight elevation. It's waterproof and also fleece-lined, so still comfortable for your dog to sit in. It also comes with an adjustable seat belt that you can attach to your dog's harness.

Customers found the seat is strong and sturdy as it has metal supports to keep its structure. They also appreciated how easy it is to fix into place. Something to keep in mind is that this seat has a maximum weight limit of 13kg so it won't be suitable for large dogs.

Take it up a notch with this Personalised Dog Car Booster Seat that you can customise with your beloved pet's name. It comes in a chic dark grey shade, so won't clash with most car interiors and still adds a luxury feel. The fabric is waterproof and it also has UV protection to make it fade-resistant while sitting in the sunshine through the car window.

When it comes to fitting it to your car, it attaches to the car seat's headrest and has foam-cushioned sides with an adjustable seat belt included to provide a sturdy yet comfortable base for your pet. Customers in general think this is a great, well-made item but one customer felt the colour of the seat was darker in real life compared to pictures.

Keep things simple and opt for this Pets at Home Car Seat Mat that hooks over the headrest and protects your car from dirty paws. The mat is machine washable so you can keep it and your car fresh. You will still need to keep your pet suitably restrained, so fastening the seatbelt to your dog's harness will keep them secure while you're driving.

This product is more of a cover than a seat, so some dogs may prefer something with a bit more padding in it. However, it will do a good job of protecting your car seats from dirt and debris your pooch may bring in from outside.