The back seat extender that stops a dog falling into the footwell
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- larger dogs who cannot settle on a sloped bench seat, road trips, and anyone whose back seat upholstery is already showing claw marks
- Skip if
- The flat platform blocks the rear footwells, so you cannot carry back seat passengers while it is installed
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This is a waterproof back seat cover with a rigid bottom panel that bridges the gap between the seat and the back of the front seats, turning the rear bench into a flat platform. The hard bottom is the meaningful difference from a standard hammock cover: soft hammocks sag under a dog's weight and let a nervous dog slide into the footwell on braking, while the rigid panel gives them a stable surface to stand and lie on. The cover is waterproof against mud and drool and anchors with headrest straps and seat anchors. It unclips for washing. Best fit: larger dogs who cannot settle on a sloped bench seat, road trips, and anyone whose back seat upholstery is already showing claw marks.
Pros
- Rigid bottom panel gives a flat stable platform instead of the sag of a soft hammock
- Stops a nervous dog sliding into the footwell when you brake
- Waterproof layer keeps mud and drool off the upholstery underneath
- Unclips from the headrest straps and anchors for washing
Cons
- The flat platform blocks the rear footwells, so you cannot carry back seat passengers while it is installed
Frequently asked questions
Can a person still sit in the back with this installed?
Not comfortably, because the extender fills the footwell to create the flat platform. It takes a minute to unclip and roll up when you need the seats back.
Will it fit an SUV as well as a sedan?
It is sized for standard rear benches in sedans and most SUVs. Measure the width of your bench and the gap to the front seatbacks first, since very wide three-row SUVs vary.
Does it damage the leather underneath?
The underside is designed to sit against upholstery without abrading it. Shake out grit before installing, since trapped sand and gravel are what actually scuff leather over time.
How do you clean it?
Shake out loose hair first, then wipe the waterproof surface down or machine wash on gentle if the listing allows it. Hang it to dry rather than putting the rigid panel in a dryer.
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