A dog car seat is just what you need if you and your pet do a lot of driving. These safety devices can protect not only your dog, but you as well, by keeping him in a safe, secure place while you concentrate on driving. A dog car seat will keep him from jumping into your lap or running about in the back of the car, both of which can be very distracting to drivers.
You can find a good, reliable dog car seat either online or at your local pet store. Chances are you will find more varieties in both styles and prices online. There are dozens of online pet shops and specialty shops that carry them.
Before you buy your dog car seats do a bit of research first. The two most important considerations will be your dog's weight and the type of seat belts that you have in your vehicle. Both of these play a vital part in getting the proper dog car seat, one that will not only fit into your car but also provide the security that your pet needs should anything happen.
If your dog is young, just a pup, keep in mind that it is recommended they
travel in a dog
crate rather than in a car seat. 
When they get a little
bigger, you can switch over, but at pup stage there's a good possibility they
will slip out of the dog car seat no matter what size it is. You can find very
good and affordable pet crates online, too.
For more mature dogs, a dog car seat is perfect. You will need to know about how tall your dog is and how much he weighs before ordering. For tall dogs, there may be an issue with the height of the car's interior roof. In other words, if he's too tall and you get the wrong kind of seat, he'll bump his head on the roof. Also, dog car seats are often sold by the weight of the animal. A dog car seat company may state that a particular seat will hold animals up to 25 pounds or perhaps up to 35 pounds. Because of this, you'll need to have some idea of your pet's weight.
{mosimage}The last big issue that you need to keep in mind before you actually purchase a dog car seat has to do with the length of your car's seat belts. The brand of dog car seat that you are interested in will almost always give details on how long the car seat belts need to be in order for it to work properly. This is something you should check before you actually order the product. In many cases, you can order additional car seat belt extenders that will add a few inches and make the product safe to use and easy to fit into your vehicle.
Again, with a little research before buying, you will save a lot of time and money and frustration when it comes to buying your new dog car seat.
