The days are getting brighter for longer, and that means more sun time for road trips and outdoor fun! And that means your pup can’t help making a mess in the car, but you can save your wallet from cleanup costs with just one simple purchase. Kurgo^® offers a whole line of dog hammocks, bench seat covers, and more to help you prepare for every adventure—especially the muddy ones.

Read on for the top 5 reasons you need a Kurgo^® car protector gear.

Even house-trained dogs can have a bathroom accident in the car if they’re anxious, carsick, or otherwise not feeling well. The last thing you want to do when you have a sick pup on your hands is spend hours scrubbing an expensive upholstery cleaner into every nook and cranny of your backseat because of course your dog decided to throw up between the cushions. Yuck!

Kurgo^® covers are stain resistant and waterproof, so the clean up from a bathroom mishap is as easy as a quick rinse with the hose outside followed by a gentle-cycle wash and air dry.

If you’re struggling with a pup who experiences stress or agitation every time they hop into the car, take a look at our article on tackling your dog’s car anxiety. In it, we lay out some helpful methods you can use when beginning to desensitize your pup to the car ride experience.

Yes, all that fur flying off your dog will find a home in every seam and stitch of your car seats. Those tiny hair follicles tend to shimmy their way onto every surface; even your cupholders aren’t safe! Keep the furballs contained to the backseat with a Kurgo^® Dog Hammock that attaches to all four head rests. This creates a natural barrier that separates you from your dog.

As for the fur that does collect on your hammock, simply brush it into a pile and vacuum it away in just a couple of seconds!

Dog + Muddy spring hike = A whole lot of mess.

Four paws mean four times the mud. Dog's are secret masterminds at sniffing out the dirtiest spot to roll around in or boggiest water hole to jump in. No matter where you travel with your dog, they are bound to bring dirt and debris from their adventures into your car. Your dog will just want to lay down and rest after their big day and since you don’t want them dirtying up your leather or cloth seats, any Kurgo^® Seat Cover will protect your backseat area from whatever your pup tracks in.

If you have a very large dog, or just need some extra protection, the a larger sized hammock will be your new best friend so make sure to check the measurements. Due to Kurgo^® Seat Cover unique design, you can comfortably sit a human passenger right next to furry (dirty) friend.

Let’s face it. Getting your car professionally cleaned is expensive, and can be a hassle if you need to get it done often. If you consistently use a Kurgo^® Seat Cover to protect your car, however, you won’t need to spend exorbitant amounts on professional cleaning or cleaning products.

Your car is an investment in bonding time with you and your dog, as well as the rest of you family. Protect it with durable Kurgo^® Car Seat Hammock that won’t let you down so you can go from weekend roadtrips to school drop offs minus the dirt and car cleaning inbetween.

Speaking of school drop offs, your pup can’t take all the credit for all the mess in your car. Whether its the crushed chippies under the seat, the yogurt stain on the headrest, or that puddle of OJ, us humans (big and small) are guilty too of a little mess here and there.

Regardless of who created the mess, your Kurgo^® Seat Covers would make clean-up a painless process. There's no need to point fingers, or paws, to find out who's to blame for the peanut butter smear on the seatbelt buckle. Instead, just toss the cover in the laundry and in one cycle, you’re back in business.

We hope this helps you understand the benefits of a Kurgo car seat protector - read our complete guide to choosing a car seat cover for more. If you need any further help or have a question we haven’t answered, contact our friendly Pet Direct Customer Care team on 0800 200 240 or email support@petdirect.co.nz 

This article has been adapted from Kurgo Australia.