DogHQ Picks
Travel gear earns its place by being safe in the car and easy to carry. These are the items we would not travel without.
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Secures your dog to the seatbelt system so they are not loose in the cabin — safer for them and for everyone in the car.
Best for: Regular car travel
A walking harness with a car clip is not the same as a crash-tested one.
Shop RecommendationOne-handed water on a hot walk, with the unused water flowing back into the bottle instead of onto the pavement.
Offer small amounts often rather than a large drink after hard exercise.
Shop RecommendationProtects the car from mud, hair and wet dog, and gives a grippy surface instead of a slippery plastic floor.
Check it fits around your specific boot's shape and seat catches.
Shop RecommendationA familiar, packable den for hotels and holiday lets, which helps most dogs settle in an unfamiliar room much faster.
Soft crates are for settled dogs — a determined chewer will get out.
Shop RecommendationFree download
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This information is general and educational. It is not veterinary advice and cannot diagnose, treat or prevent disease. Speak to a licensed veterinarian about your dog's health.