Small dogs don't mind the drive. They mind being far from you.
For a little dog, a car is a big, moving, noisy place. Sliding around the back seat on their own, they can't see you and can't settle – so they whine, pace or try to climb into the front.
What many small dogs want is simple: a snug spot of their own, close enough to see you. That's exactly what a console seat gives them.
- A soft, enclosed seat sized for small dogs
- Sits up front on the centre console, close to you
- Padded walls that help them curl up and settle
Right beside you, with a view of the road.
The Zupawlio console seat is a compact, box-shaped bed designed to sit on your car's centre console between the front seats. Your dog rides a little higher, with you in sight for the whole journey.
The padded rim folds over the top edge and is held at the corners with fabric tabs, giving them a soft ledge to rest their chin on.
Car interiors vary a lot – please check that your centre console is wide and flat enough, that the seat doesn't block the handbrake, gear lever or controls, and always secure your dog with a harness. This seat is not a crash-tested restraint.
- Compact box shape for the centre console
- Fold-down padded rim to rest their chin on
- Raised position, so they can see you
Three simple steps to a calmer car ride
A familiar routine helps small dogs relax. Here's a simple way to get started.
Make it theirs at home
Leave the seat on the sofa or floor for a few days with a favourite blanket inside. Once it smells like home, it becomes their spot – in the house and in the car.
Place it and secure your dog
Set the seat on the centre console, then pop your dog in and clip their harness to a suitable car restraint. Check it sits steadily and doesn't get in the way of driving.
Lift it out and carry on
When you arrive, lift the seat out by its webbing straps and carry it in with you – to a café, a friend's house or the holiday cottage.
School runs, supermarket trips – they can come along too.
Most car journeys with a small dog aren't long holidays. They're quick trips into town, visits to the vet or groomer, and drives to see family – the everyday moments when a dog left loose on the back seat gets restless.
With a soft, padded seat right next to you, they have a defined place to ride, and you can keep them in sight without twisting round.
- A defined, padded place for them to ride
- Keeps a small dog in your eyeline
- Water-resistant oxford fabric
Simple design, made for small dogs
Everything a little travelling companion needs – and nothing they don't.
Rides on the consoleUp front, by your side
A compact box shape designed to sit between the front seats, so your small dog can travel close to you. Please check it suits your car.
Soft padded wallsA snug little den
Padded sides all round and a fold-down padded rim give them something soft to lean on and rest their chin on.
Carry it anywhereWebbing straps
Black webbing straps let you lift it out of the car and carry it like a tote – with or without your dog inside.
Easy-care fabricWater-resistant oxford cloth
A textured, linen-look oxford fabric that helps keep small spills and muddy paws on the surface. Light marks can be spot-cleaned with a damp cloth.
Two calm coloursKhaki or Grey
Soft neutral tones that look at home in most car interiors – and on the sofa when it doubles as a bed.
A better viewRaised and close
Sitting up on the console, they can see you and look out, which can feel more reassuring than the back seat.
The cosy choice for small dogs: Zupawlio
Back-seat hammocks tend to suit bigger dogs. Hard crates can take up a lot of space. A console seat is made for little ones who want to be close.
| Zupawlio | Seat hammock | Hard crate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small dog rides up front, beside you | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Soft padded walls all round | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Padded rim to rest their chin on | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Raised so they can see you | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Carry straps to take it with you | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Soft sides – no hard shell | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Compact enough to sit between the front seats | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Doubles as a cosy bed at home | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
Comparison with typical back-seat dog hammocks and hard plastic travel crates. A console seat is designed for small dogs only.
From the car to the café and the sofa at home.
Because it's soft and has its own straps, the seat doesn't have to stay in the car. Carry it in when you visit friends, take it to the holiday cottage, or leave it on the sofa as their favourite napping spot.
A seat they already know makes every new place a little less strange – it's their own bed, coming along for the ride.
- Carry it in with you by the webbing straps
- A familiar bed for visits and weekends away
- A cosy napping spot on the sofa at home
Try it for 14 days. Completely risk-free.
We want you and your pet to love it. If you don't, we'll make it right.
14-day money-back guarantee
Not right for your pet? Contact us within 14 days of delivery and get a full refund once it's back with us. Faulty? Send a photo and we'll refund you – no need to return it.
9-month warranty
Covered against defects in materials and workmanship for 9 months. If something goes wrong, we'll repair or replace it.
Free shipping on all orders
Free standard delivery on every order. Processed in 1–5 business days and delivered in 7–10 business days, with a tracking number.
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