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Our Top 5 Dog Car Seats

You own a dog or two and you often take them on trips in the car--to the beach, the mountains, the lake or even to the snow during the winter months. Here from Nationwide Auto Body Network is our list of the top five car canine seats on the market currently. If you're a dog owner in Schaumburg or anywhere within the state of IL, this could be a doggone handy list for you.

1. American Kennel Club Pet Booster Seat

Featuring a reasonable price without sacrificing quality, this well-designed and very simple dog car seat is our #1 winner. Featuring a single zippered pouch in the front, it also has a memory foam cushion which is covered in imitation lamb’s wool. It’s also available in four colors (black, gray, tan and red)--which is more for the dog owners, because of course, dogs are color blind.

2. K&H Manufacturing Bucket Booster Pet Seat

If you don’t like the concept of your dog being suspended slightly off the seat, consider this booster-style alternative. It comes in two sizes based on the weight of your pooch and sits directly on top of the seat, which alleviates the worry about your dog being too heavy. You obviously can’t put a 60-pound collie in it, but for smaller dogs of almost any breed, this booster seat is a tail wagging option.

3. Snoozer Lookout II Pet Car Seat

If you’re searching for something that is a little more stylish, the Lookout II might be the right choice for you. Featured in a wide range of different colors, you can also opt for various textures, such as quilted or denim. The interior of the seat is lined with imitation lamb’s wool sherpa for your dog's comfort and its handy front flap hides a slide-out storage tray.

4. Kurgo Skybox Dog Booster Seat

This Kurgo unit is designed so that your dog can see outside the car, which can often cut down on your pooch's automotive anxiety. Latching onto the headrest in either the front or the back seat, this booster seat is designed in order to lift your dog off the seat bottom for maximum height. The exterior of this seat is waterproof, while the liner is removable and conveniently machine washable. When you're not using it, its metal-supported structure can be folded down for storage.

5. Pet Gear Bucket Seat Booster

People look at this soft-sided seat and questions its overall strength, but this bucket seat booster for Fido is a great value and a safety leader. It does have a plastic frame, but its rugged construction is more like a child’s car seat than a dog car seat.

Sources: Consumer Reports, Amazon.com and eBay