The 8 Best Dog Seat Covers of 2020

Keep your dog safe while traveling in the car with this seat cover from Plush Paws Products that doubles as a seat protector and dog harness. Its heavy-duty, quilted polyester surface is padded for extra comfort while protecting your car from all manner of pet-borne messes (like hair, drool, dirt, and dander). And because it forms a hammock by attaching to both the back and front headrests in your car, it keeps your dog nice and secure during rides. Additional elastic straps and a non-slip silicone backing also work to keep the cover in place, and the set even includes a set of seatbelts and adjustable harnesses for dogs weighing 15-60 or 60-100 pounds. Altogether this cover measures 58 x 55 inches.

Customers write that the Plush Paws Products Quilted Hammock Car Seat Cover has kept their car’s upholstery looking pristine. It's also easy to clean and is especially useful for anyone whose dog has a habit of making a leap for the front seat every time they hit the road.

If your dog tends to move around a lot during car rides, you might want to consider putting them in a crate that's placed in a secure location, such as the trunk. This will prevent them from getting thrown around or injured.

For under $30, the Elegant Comfort Quilted Waterproof Car Bench Seat Cover provides quality protection for your car’s upholstery and a comfortable ride for your pup. Made of breathable microfiber fabric, it’s 100 percent waterproof and quilted for an extra-plush feel. Dog hair won’t stick to the material, making it especially easy to clean up (it can also be tossed in a washing machine). The cover loops over your car’s rear headrests and beneath the seat to stay secure during drives, and measures 55 x 55 inches.

Customers say the Elegant Comfort Quilted Waterproof Car Bench Seat Cover fits most vehicles well, and pups have a habit of quickly falling asleep thanks to the extra-soft quilted design. Most importantly, it does a great job of protecting upholstery from stains and messes—and since hair won’t stick to it, it can be quickly cleaned with a vacuum that's designed for pet hair.

If you have high-quality leather seats, you’ll want to invest in a high-quality cover that will offer proper protection. We recommend the Solvit Premium Bench Car Seat Cover, which is one of the best options available. This cover is made of 100 percent cotton twill (as opposed to standard polyester), putting it a cut above other covers in terms of the textile quality. It even has authentic leather straps and brass hardware for an added touch of luxury.

But in addition to looking great, it does a stellar job of keeping your seats safe from pet messes, with a waterproof membrane as well as waterproof zippers to prevent dirt, hair, and liquids from passing through and damaging your leather seats. It’s held in place by elasticized panels, cinch straps, and seat anchors, and it won’t accidentally scratch your seats during use.

Reviewers rave about the Solvit Premium Bench Car Seat Cover’s amazing quality, adding that it does a great job of preventing their dogs from sliding around and damaging slippery leather seats. It’s more heavy-duty than less expensive options, and you can feel the quality in the thick cotton material. The cover comes in standard and extra-wide versions.

If your dog prefers to join you up front during drives, you’ll want to keep the passenger seat clean with a cover like this one from URPOWER. Like most bench seat covers, it loops over the headrest and straps around the bottom, completely covering the seat from pet messes. It’s made of heavy-duty polyester and features four layers of waterproof polyurethane to withstand even the yuckiest situations. Its non-slip backing keeps it in place during rides and even anchors to the seat itself for added security. The cover measures 20.5 x 40.1 inches and should fit most front seats.

The URPOWER Pet Front Seat Cover is easy to put on and off, customers write, making it easy to switch out for a human passenger. It does a great job of protecting against stains and scratches and stays fully secure while the car’s in motion.

If your dogs tend to ride along in the trunk rather than the front or back, you can still protect it with a larger cover the same way you would for a regular seat. The Arf Pets Cargo Liner Cover measures 55 x 82 inches, and fits the trunks of most standard cars and SUVs, and attaches by headrest straps and seat anchors for quick installation. Its layered design includes a layer of waterproof PVC coating, followed by cotton and polyester padding and non-slip backing. It’s incredibly soft, but still provides full protection against dirt, hair, and leaky messes.

The Arf Pets Cargo Liner is one of the few trunk liners that effectively stays in place, customers write, and holds up against dogs who love to scratch and move around until they get comfortable. It’s great for owners of SUVs and station wagons who make use of their extra trunk space to give their pups their own area for car trips.

For some smaller breeds, you’ll want to take extra care to keep them secure during a car ride. The UPSTONE Pet Front Seat Cover is shaped like a small, quilted box, which helps to keep your small dog in place while on the road. The top attaches to the back of your seat, giving your pet a mini-kennel to keep them from falling out during a turn or stop. Like most other covers, it’s 100 percent waterproof and protects seats from hair, dirt, and liquid messes. It can also be reversed to resemble a typical front-seat cover, allowing humans to sit down when your dog’s not in the car. The cover fits most cars and SUVs and includes a safety belt.

Customers say their dogs love the UPSTONE Pet Front Seat Cover, which can easily accommodate a small dog’s bed for added comfort. It’s much better than “having your dog freestyle in the front seat,” one buyer writes—it’s highly secure and protects upholstery well.

Some dogs love to loll their heads against the windows are stretch out against the side of the door, leading to all manner of drool stains and scratches. Protect your doors with this Plush Paws Products cover, which attaches beneath your car’s windows to keep the inside of the door safe from damage. It connects via a series of plastic inserts and suction cups, and won’t mark up or scratch your doors or windows. Each set includes two door covers measuring 28 x 22 inches, so you can fully protect your backseat area’s doors with a single purchase. The covers are also waterproof and can be machine-washed.

The Plush Paws Products Waterproof Car Door Cover prevents even large dogs from scratching up the sides of doors during car trips, customers write. It’s large enough to cover a wide door area and offers complete protection when paired with a standard seat cover.

Since bucket seats have a different profile than regular ones, you’ll want to find a cover that stays in place and fits snugly. Designed to fit most bucket seats, the 4Knines Front Seat Cover is a heavy-duty, waterproof product that won’t slide around or bunch up due to your seat’s shape. The cover is quilted for added comfort and easily protects against fur, mud, and scratches. It attaches via seat clips and over-the-headrest straps and measures 11.1 x 11.4 inches.

Customers write that the 4Knines Front Seat Cover for Dogs is more robust than many other covers, and stays firmly in place thanks to a skirt that attaches to the sides of your seat. It stands up to even the toughest messes and solves the problem of ending up with either too much or too little coverage due to the design of your bucket seat.