Where to Find Car Seat Covers for Dogs

After buying our first new car in more than eight years, I took one look at the leather seats and promised to keep them safe from slobber and nail scratches this time. When I began my search for the perfect car seat covers for dogs, I quickly became overwhelmed and confused. There are thousands of dog proof car seat covers out there! So which ones really work?

I took a deep breath and decided to choose a product that works for both my car and dogs. Then, I mentally created a list of what I wanted in a dog proof car seat cover: it must stay in place, be made of waterproof material that works, have straps that don’t permanently damage the car’s interior, must be easily washable and finally must look nice. Since Sobek, our Rottweiler, would probably use the car seat more than anyone else, I needed something that would last!

I started searching hundreds of products, reading through a bazillion reviews and asking pet savvy friends for recommendations. Interestingly enough, no one really liked their dog proof seat covers and many friends made their own versions with shower curtain liners, which work better than the $200 car seat cover for dogs that lasts only one trip. Well I’m not crafty, so I needed a pre-made version.

Best Car Seat Cover for Dogs

After narrowing down options, I finally purchased a car seat cover that promised to protect my precious leather seats. Installation was easy. It took me 10 minutes, half of which were spent reading the instructions. The car seat cover fit perfectly with no sagging or bunching. It covered the entire backseat with extra fabric extending to the floor. I would’ve liked a bit more fabric length wise and an overhang to cover the sides of the second row seating area.

We tested out 4Knines Dog Seat Covers during a long six-hour trip, and it held up really well. Now, keep in mind this car seat cover had a 118-pound Rottweiler squirming around in his new seat belt harness. Plus, he sheds every second of the day and drools too. We gave this product a workout!

The Results

Not only did this car seat cover for dogs look sharp in our new car, it also did its job. Once we returned from our trip, we removed the cover to wash and the leather seats still looked perfect. I must say, the 4Knines seat cover washed and dried well, and easily fit right back into our car. All straps stayed in place; however, the bottom seat cover did shift a bit, which was disappointing. To help fix this issue, we pushed small luggage pieces on the floor board, which helped keep the bottom cover portion in place. The sides would still shift, but once Sobek settled down, it was minimal. This is an instance when extra side fabric would’ve come in handy.

Overall, I find 4Knines dog seat covers worth the price. I would most certainly recommend them. My only suggestion is possibly purchasing it one size larger than your car’s seat dimensions, so extra fabric hangs over the sides. You can tuck the extra fabric under the seat and floor mats.

Now that my darling leather seats are safe, it’s time to find protectors for my window side panels and front seat backs. Hair and slobber go everywhere!