Skoda develops dog seatbelt

Safety first as Skoda launches accessories help keep man’s best friend out of harm’s way.

From simple seatbelts to barriers designed to give dogs an area of the car they can call their own, the range has everything the savvy dog owner needs.

The Dog Safety Belt, among the many accessories available through Skoda retailers, offers the simplest solution for a hound that likes to go walkies on the move.

With a simple clunk-click of this specially-developed belt (which handily clicks into a lead for seamless car-to-walk manoeuvres), even the most unruly of mutts will be restrained for when the roads get twisty.

The doggie seat belt comes in four sizes – from S to XL – meaning that everything from a Chihuahua to a Great Dane benefit. Prices start from £50 for the small version, with medium, large and XL costing £65, £75 and £85 respectively.

As millions of owners will testify, dogs are experts in embedding hair and mud in a car interior. Which is why ŠKODA has developed a neat Backseat Protector designed to minimise the impact of malting, muddy hounds.

The Backseat Protector, which costs £30, attaches to the front and rear headrests, forming a cosy hammock area. The material is water-resistant and has a non-slip surface to further increase safety on the move.

Other ‘state of the bark’ accessories designed to keep owners and hounds happy include a range of tailor-fitted protective mats, inserts and dog guards.