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One Piece Protection for the Whole Back Seat
A dog car hammock hangs between the front and rear headrests like a sling. It covers the seat, the backrest and the footwell in one go, so your dog has a flat, contained space and cannot slip down between the seats.
Is a Hammock Right for You?
A great choice if
- Your dog travels alone on the back seat
- Your dog gets muddy or sheds a lot
- Your dog tends to slide into the footwell
- You carry two dogs side by side
Think again if
- People often sit in the back with your dog
- You have a child seat fitted in the back
- Your front headrests do not lift up
- Your dog likes to sit high and look out
If people share the back seat, a flat back seat cover may suit you better. Small dogs who like a view often settle best in a booster seat.
Features to Compare
Mesh window
Lets air through and lets your dog see you, which helps nervous travellers.
Door flaps
Hang over the seat edges to protect door cards and sills.
Seat belt openings
Let you clip your dog to a tether through the cover.
4 in 1 design
Switch between hammock, flat bench cover and boot liner.
Quilted padding
Adds comfort and grip on long trips.
Hard base
A firm panel over the footwell gives big dogs a stable bed.
Sizes in Our Range
Our hammocks run from about 135cm to 147cm wide, which suits most UK hatchbacks, SUVs and estates. Measure your back seat from door to door and choose one a few centimetres wider.
Check before you buy. Enter your car or seat width and see the ones that fit.
Use the fit calculatorHow to Fit a Dog Hammock
- Lay it across the back seat with the non slip side down.
- Clip the rear straps around the rear headrests and pull them snug.
- Push the seat anchors into the gap between the cushion and backrest.
- Clip the front straps around the front headrests to form the sling.
- Open the seat belt slots and clip your dog to a harness tether.
Hammock, Seat Cover or Car Seat?
| Option | Best for | Trade off |
|---|---|---|
| Hammock | Muddy dogs, two dogs, dogs that slide into the footwell | Back seat is blocked until you unclip the front |
| Flat seat cover | Cars that carry people as well as dogs | Footwell is left open |
| Car seat | Small dogs that like to see out | Protects only one seat |
Compare more in our seat cover collection and our guide to back seat protectors.
Safety and the Highway Code
A hammock keeps your seats clean and your dog out of the footwell, but it does not hold your dog in place. Highway Code Rule 57 says dogs should be suitably restrained so they cannot distract you or be hurt if you stop quickly, for example with a seat belt harness.
Always add a harness. Use a car harness and seat belt, never a collar. Our hammocks are for protection and comfort and are not crash tested. Find the right size with our harness size calculator.
Dog Hammock Questions
Will a dog car hammock fit a small car?
Usually, yes. Check the width against your back seat and that the front headrests lift up for the straps.
Can a passenger sit in the back with a hammock fitted?
Unclip the front straps and lay it flat, then use the seat belt openings. Many of ours also work as a flat bench cover.
Is a hammock good for a large dog?
Yes. Choose a wide one with strong straps, or one with a hard base so your dog has a firm surface to lie on.
How do I stop the hammock sagging?
Tighten all four headrest straps and push the seat anchors deep into the seat gap.
Can I wash a dog hammock?
Most can be wiped clean or machine washed. Check the care label and let it dry fully before refitting.