Dog Car Travel Guides

Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car: Risks, Laws and What to Do
Cars heat up within minutes, even with the windows down. Learn the signs of heatstroke, what the law says in Australia and what to do if you see a dog in a hot car. Read more...
Beach Day With Your Dog: Checklist and How to Keep Your Car Clean
Heading to a dog beach? Check the council rules, pack our beach day checklist and follow five simple steps to get a wet, sandy dog home without wrecking your car. Read more...
Long Car Trips With Your Dog: How Long Can a Dog Travel in a Car?
Planning a long drive with your dog? How long dogs can travel, how often to stop, how to set up the car and what to pack for an Australian road trip. Read more...
Travelling With a Puppy in the Car: First Car Rides Made Easy
New puppy? Here is how to make their first car rides calm and safe, from the drive home to building good habits, handling car sickness and packing a puppy car kit. Read more...
Dog Car Anxiety: How to Calm an Anxious Dog in the Car
Panting, whining or shaking in the car? Why dogs get car anxiety and 8 practical ways to help your dog relax, from short practice trips to a secure, comfortable spot. Read more...
Best Car Seat for a Chihuahua and Other Toy Breeds (Australia Guide)
Console seat or booster seat? How to choose a car seat for a chihuahua, toy poodle, pomeranian or yorkie, with sizing tips and how to get your dog used to it. Read more...
How to Get Dog Hair Out of Your Car (and Keep It Out)
The methods that actually remove dog hair from car seats and carpet, plus simple ways to stop it building up again: seat covers, keeping your dog in one spot and a quick car kit. Read more...
Dog Seat Covers for Utes: How to Protect a Dual Cab Ute Back Seat
How to choose and fit a waterproof dog seat cover or hammock for a dual cab ute, what to measure, the features worth paying for and how to keep your dog secure in the cab. Read more...
How to Restrain Your Dog in the Car: Seat Belt vs Harness vs Crate vs Booster Seat
Dog seat belt, car harness, crate or booster seat? A plain comparison of the four ways to restrain your dog in the car, with our recommendation for small, medium and large dogs. Read more...
How to Stop Your Dog Getting Car Sick: 10 Practical Tips
Is your dog drooling, whining or being sick in the car? Why dogs get car sick, the early signs, and 10 practical tips to make car trips easier for your dog. Read more...
Dog Car Seat Covers in Australia: Hammock vs Bench vs Front Seat Cover (2026 Guide)
Hammock, bench cover or front seat cover? How to choose the right waterproof dog car seat cover for your dog and your car, plus what to look for and how to check the fit. Read more...
Road Trips With Your Dog in Australia: 12 Tips for Safe Car Travel
From a quick trip to the vet to a week-long drive up the coast, travelling with your dog in the car is easier when you plan ahead. These are our best tips for road trips with a dog in Australia. Before you leave 1. Choose the right restraint Every state has rules about driver distraction, and several require dogs to be restrained. Small dogs travel best in a booster seat; medium and large dogs on the back seat with a dog seat belt attached to a harness. Read our state-by-state... Read more...
Best Dog Car Seat for a Cavoodle: Australian Buyer's Guide (2026)
Cavoodles are Australia's most popular dog breed, and most of them love a car ride. The problem is that a small, curious cavoodle rarely sits still: they want to see out the window, climb into the front and sit on your lap. A good dog car seat solves all three. Here is how to choose the right one for your cavoodle. Why a cavoodle needs a car seat They are too short to see out. Most cavoodles cannot see over the door from a normal car seat. A booster seat... Read more...