Most dogs settle down in the car the moment they can actually see out of the window. That is the whole idea behind this booster seat. It lifts your dog up to window height so they can watch what is going on outside instead of staring at the back of a seat and getting restless halfway through the trip.

Every seat is made by hand, so the shaping and the stitching get proper attention. The sides are padded and hold their form, which gives your dog something to lean into on corners and stops the whole thing collapsing into a sad heap after a few journeys. Inside it is soft enough for a nap on a longer drive.

It straps onto the car seat and stays put once it is on. A tether clips to your dog's harness so there is no climbing into the front while you are driving. Always attach it to a harness and not to a collar.

Cleaning is not a project. The cover comes off when it needs a wash and the rest wipes down after a muddy walk. When you need the back seat for people again, it packs away without much fuss.

Setup takes about a minute and it works in most cars. If your dog whines, paces or gets queasy on the road, giving them a view usually does more than anything else you can try.