About Dog Car Fit Index
Fitment-first, safety-forward. We start with your exact car and your dog’s size and habits to recommend accessories that truly fit, install cleanly, and keep rides calm and secure.
Mission Statement Our mission is to make every drive safer, cleaner, and calmer for dogs and the people who love them—through vehicle-specific fit data, transparent measurements, and road‑tested recommendations.
Brand Story Dog Car Fit Index began when a small team of car nerds, trainers, and rescue transporters realized the same products fit inconsistently from one vehicle to the next. Seat angles, LATCH locations, hatch slopes, wheel‑well intrusions—these details make or break safety and comfort, yet rarely show up on product pages. We started mapping real vehicles and matching them to real dogs to eliminate guesswork.
Today, our fit index pairs your car’s dimensions and anchor points with your dog’s size and behavior profile to deliver precise picks across harnesses, crates, barriers, ramps, boosters, seat covers, and organizers. Every recommendation includes measurements, install difficulty, rattle/quiet scores, and cleanability ratings—so you know exactly what to expect before you buy.
What We Measure and Publish
- Vehicle geometry: seat depth/height, backrest angle, cargo length/height, hatch slope, tie‑down and LATCH/ISOFIX locations.
- Product dimensions and adjustability ranges verified with calipers and measuring tapes.
- Install and use: time-to-install, anchor compatibility, belt-routing clarity, interference risks (airbags, sensors), and removal speed.
- Road behavior: stability in turns and hard stops, rattle/quiet scores, sliding/sagging resistance, and dog comfort posture.
- Cleanability and materials: hair/dirt resistance, waterproofing, odor retention, and ease of washing/wipe‑downs.
Our Team
- Vehicle Fit Engineer: Leads vehicle measurements, CAD sketches, and anchor compatibility checks.
- Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT‑KA): Advises on behavior profiles, stress reduction, and humane handling during tests.
- Rescue Transport Coordinator: Field‑tests multi‑dog setups, ramps, and cargo configurations on real routes.
- Auto Detailer/Upholstery Tech: Evaluates protection coverage, installation cleanliness, and OEM‑like finish.
- Veterinary Safety Advisor (consulting): Reviews safety guidelines, restraint best practices, and materials concerns.
We’re building a long‑term, expandable resource for safe, clean, and comfortable canine travel. Start with our Fit Finder, send us your car + dog details if we haven’t mapped your trim yet, and we’ll help you ride right—together.