Protecting Seats While Your Pup is In the Car  

This article in it's entirety is written  by Hal Storm

If you have a pup, you will inevitably run into the situation where you
need to take them somewhere. If you are not careful, your seats can
get It is not uncommon to take your dog with you when you travel in your car.
The dog can cause a great deal of trouble inside the car and can create
an unsafe situation. The shedding hair and mud and dirt from his paws
can ruin ripped up something fierce.

your seats and lower the value of your vehicle. The dog is not
safe itself in case of an accident or sudden stop. The dog may jump
over the back of the seat and distract the driver causing a potential
dangerous situation.

There are a number of different products available to deal with these
problems. Although there are no seat belt laws to protect the poor
dogs, seat belts and restraints are available to secure the dog.
They generally attach to the existing seat belts in the car and do
not require any additional installation. There are several types of
vehicle crates that both protect the pet and restrain it. There is
even a net pet barrier that can be installed between the front
and back seat to prevent the pet from jumping into the front
seat and onto the driver.

The damage to your car and its value is prevented by covering
your seats. When used in conjunction with a barrier, this keeps
the dog, or other pet, in the back seat while the cover provides
protection. Covers come in three basic sizes. The 48 inch width
is for regular sedan type vehicles. The 54 inch and 60 inch covers
are for minivans or sport utility vehicles. Other styles are available
that protect cargo beds or fit into the back on hatchbacks.

The covers also come in a wide variety of materials, colors and
designs. The important thing is that they are easily placed and just
as easily removed. They can then be washed and stored until they
are needed again. Any dirt or loose hair is removed from your
car at once by this method, and the seats are protected. It may
be necessary to use a restraint to keep the pet on the cover for
it to be completely effective

Covers vary in cost based on the material used, size and quality.
You can expect to pay in the low twenties up to a hundred bucks
or so. The best choice is really dependent upon how big your pet is.