{"title":"Road Trip Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gear that makes driving with your dog less of a job — seat protection, water on the road, a tether that keeps them in the back, and something to get the hair out afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"waterproof-dog-car-seat-hammock","title":"The Back Seat Swag — Waterproof Dog Car Hammock","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuddy paws, wet fur and loose hair don't need to end up in your back seat. This hammock slings between your front and rear headrests to make one washable barrier between your dog and your upholstery, and it takes about a minute to put in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy people buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof quilted fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet fur, mud and spilt water sit on top instead of soaking into the seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide flaps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the door cards either side, which is where claw marks usually end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammock or flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it up as a hammock so your dog can't get into the front footwell, or drop the front panel and use it as a flat bench cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZipped openings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Get to your seat belts without taking the whole thing off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage pockets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leads, poo bags, treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes off for washing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unclip the headrest straps, shake it out, wipe it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease measure your back seat before ordering. This is the single most common reason a seat cover gets returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain panel: \u003cstrong\u003e137 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackrest panel: \u003cstrong\u003e47 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide flaps: \u003cstrong\u003e38 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a standard rear bench in most sedans, wagons and SUVs. If your back seat is wider than 137 cm, this won't cover it fully. It hangs off the rear headrests, so you need headrests in the back seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hammock seat cover with headrest straps, buckles and seat anchors. Black with orange trim, and that's the only colourway we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyester, quilted, with zip closures. That's the supplier-listed material. We haven't independently lab-tested the fabric and we won't pretend otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fit it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoop the top straps over your front headrests and clip them in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoop the rear straps over the back headrests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the anchors down into the seat crease to stop it sliding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnzip the seat belt openings if you're carrying people too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping on every order, no minimum spend.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed in NSW and sent tracked with Australia Post. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and you get the tracking number the moment it leaves us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 days, and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/strong\u003e That covers the car being the wrong shape and it covers measuring badly. Email us and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my dog slip on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The fabric is quilted rather than slick, but it isn't a rubber mat. On a hard-cornering drive a big dog will still move around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a safety restraint?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's a seat cover. It stops your dog climbing into the front and keeps mess off your seats. It is not a crash-tested restraint and we don't sell it as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with kids in the back?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Unzip the seat belt openings and use the flat setup rather than the hammock setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a ute?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only if it has a rear bench under 137 cm with headrests. Measure first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelpie Road","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Orange Trim","offer_id":52386701148380,"sku":"KR-HAM-001","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/0608\/1500\/files\/waterproof-dog-car-seat-cover-suv-golden-retriever_beff1918-9afb-4de3-9de3-6d7f9417cbda.png?v=1788022124"},{"product_id":"travel-water-bottle-for-dogs","title":"The Roadie — Dog Water Bottle \u0026 Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA water bottle and a drinking bowl in one hand-sized unit. Flip the silicone panel out, tip water into it, let your dog drink, then tilt the leftover water straight back into the bottle instead of pouring it on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's handy in the car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo separate bowl to pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bowl is the side of the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePour the leftovers back.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tilt it upright and the water you didn't use runs back inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeak-proof cap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap the lid on and clip the bowl shut before it goes in the door pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist lanyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry it on a walk without a spare hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e The carabiner doubles as a poo-bag holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: \u003cstrong\u003e9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: \u003cstrong\u003e8.7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a top-up bottle for walks and rest stops, not a full day's water for a big dog on a hot drive. If you're heading somewhere remote, take a proper water container as well. We haven't been able to verify the capacity in millilitres, so we don't quote one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne bottle with integrated silicone bowl, cap, lanyard and clip. Sold in blue, and blue only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the silicone panel out to form the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the cap off and tilt to pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilt the bottle upright again so the unused water flows back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap the cap on and press the bowl flat to lock it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping on every order, no minimum spend.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed in NSW and sent tracked with Australia Post. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 days, and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it arrives leaking or damaged, send us a photo and we'll replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash. Don't put it in the dishwasher or leave it sitting in a hot car all summer. It's plastic and silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kelpie Road","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52386701574364,"sku":"KR-BOT-001","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/0608\/1500\/files\/Seba32859690949a49774da6b573541fb8.webp?v=1788011932"},{"product_id":"dog-car-seat-belt-tether-2-pack","title":"The Tie-Down — Dog Car Tether, 2-Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eStops your dog wandering across the back seat and climbing into the front while you're driving. Clips to the harness they already wear, and fits either around the headrest posts or straight into the seat belt buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRead this first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003emovement restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e. It keeps your dog in one part of the car so they're not in your lap at a roundabout. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a crash-tested safety device, we have no crash-test documentation for it, and we won't tell you it will protect your dog in an accident. If you want a certified crash-tested restraint, buy one that has been independently tested and says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loop it over the headrest posts, or push the metal tongue into the seat belt buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBungee section.\u003c\/strong\u003e The elastic middle takes up the slack on braking instead of snapping tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwivel clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns with the dog so the strap doesn't wind into a knot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflective stitching.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easier to see when you're clipping them in at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide the buckle to shorten it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo in the pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e One for each car, or one spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant: use with a harness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip it to a \u003cstrong\u003ebody harness\u003c\/strong\u003e, never to a collar. A tether attached to a collar puts all the force on your dog's neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo tethers, black with reflective stitching. Harness not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping on every order, no minimum spend.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed in NSW and sent tracked with Australia Post. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 days, and we pay the return postage.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the stitching or clip looks wrong out of the packet, don't use it. Send us a photo and we'll replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold a big dog?\u003c\/strong\u003e It restrains normal movement. 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Wipe the mitt over the seat in one direction and it gathers loose hair into a clump you can pick up and bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this instead of a lint roller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sticky sheets to run out of.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing to refill and nothing to throw away each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on upholstery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Car seats, floor mats, lounges, clothes, the dog bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse and reuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the hair off, rinse it, let it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits over your hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easier than a brush in a seat crease or a footwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide your hand into the mitt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe in \u003cstrong\u003eone direction only\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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