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At Škoda, we want to make sure that you travel safely and comfortably with your dog in the car. To help, Škoda has a wide range of dog accessories for pooches of every size including dog car harnesses, dog guards and even a rear seat dog hammock.
With a dog on the back seat, Dog Safety Belt is an indispensable item in the Škoda Genuine Accessories range. In the event of a collision, the animal could be thrown forward, which would be dangerous for both the dog and those sitting in the front. The seatbelt also prevents the dog from moving around in the back, which might be distracting for the driver. Škoda’s doggy seat belt comes in four sizes – from S to XL.
If your four-legged friend sits in the back, Škoda’s practical Backseat Protection will ensure that the upholstery stays clean. Whatever model you drive, the protector is large enough to cover the entire backseat and stop hair and dirt from getting on the seats or floor. The solid material of the cover is water-resistant and easily washable. The non-slip surface also increases safety for the animal while the car is moving. The cover is easily fixed in place using hooks and fasteners attached to the front and rear headrests.
Protect your pooch as well as your car!
Did you know that drivers can now face fines of up to £2500, penalty points on your licence and, in extreme cases, a driving ban and compulsory re-test for travelling with an unrestrained pet in your vehicle? You could also be invalidating your car insurance when driving without correctly restraining your pets, and if you are involved in an accident insurers are unlikely to pay out. The Highway Code says that a seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are the best ways of restraining animals in cars.
The Trunk grille of the luggage compartment enables your pet to sit safely in the boot section. This accessory effectively divides the boot into two sections, with the dog in one area and your suitcases and other items in the other. This is both a practical and safe solution.
Keep your boot as clean as possible with tailor-fitted protective mats and inserts. The Rubber boot Mats is moulded exactly to the shape of the boot-floor and does not have to be specially secured. This mat can easily be removed and cleaned whenever necessary.
Learn about our partnerships with key dog organisations and how to travel safely with dogs in cars.
At Škoda, we love dogs and we know that choosing the right car for your dog is as important as choosing the right car for your family. That is why we have partnered with key dog charities and organisations to support their invaluable work and promote important safety tips for travelling with dogs in cars.
We have partnered up with Dogs for Good, an amazing charity that brings people and dogs together to help make life possible for people with a range of disabilities. Dogs for Good staff are always out and about, from driving dogs to training sessions, taking them home to their volunteer families, visiting puppies in their volunteer homes or taking Community Dogs to support sessions for disabled people. So, we have donated two Škoda Kamiqs to support and expand their vital work. To learn more about the incredible work Dogs for Good do, and how you can help, visit their website or social channels.
Škoda are proud to have officially partnered with Crufts again for 2025. Come to our stand at Crufts to see our latest, dog-friendly Škoda cars including the new all-electric Škoda Elroq.
It’s official – dogs really do feel more relaxed and less woof when travelling in electric cars. A new study carried out by Veterinary Surgeon, Dog Expert and This Morning’s resident vet, Dr Scott Miller, found canines are 'more relaxed' when travelling in an EV in comparison to fuel powered cars.
Many dogs struggle with travelling in the car and get stressed in and around automobiles. To celebrate its sponsorship of Crufts 2023, Škoda is working with canine behavioural expert Anna Webb to help relieve this stress by creating a Spotify playlist, named Happy Hounds, specifically curated to soothe anxious dogs on car journeys.
The music on this playlist will be scientifically proven to relieve a dog’s anxiety in the car, thanks to its slow BPM (beats per minute), calming tones and repetition. It will be supported by science and Anna’s expertise after 20 years in the business.
Do you know how quickly does the temperature inside a parked car rise?
Temperatures inside the vehicle can vary depending on the car’s color or the cloud cover. In warm weather with a partly cloudy sky, it can exceed 50° C in just 20 minutes. And that slightly open window won’t change this too much.
| Time | Temperature (°C) | |||||
| initial state | 21 | 24 | 26.5 | 29.5 | 32 | 35 |
| 10 minutes | 31.5 | 34.5 | 37 | 40 | 42.5 | 45.5 |
| 20 minutes | 37 | 40 | 42.5 | 45.5 | 48 | 51 |
| 30 minutes | 40 | 42.5 | 45.5 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
| 40 minutes | 42 | 45 | 48 | 50.5 | 53.5 | 56 |
| 50 minutes | 44 | 46.5 | 49.5 | 52 | 55 | 58 |
| 60 minutes | 45 | 48 | 50.5 | 53.5 | 56 | 59 |
| over an hour | 46 | 49 | 51.5 | 54.5 | 57 | 60 |
Source: study published in the journal Pediatrics; original temperatures in °F were converted to °C and rounded with an accuracy of half a degree
You can contact us at Station Garage to find our more about our accessories range for pets.