A practical and fun gift for a doggie or a doting doggie parent for under $40? This could very well be that unicorn of a small-dog present.

Made specifically for dogs under 25 pounds, this plushy booster seat keeps them comfortable and secure during longer car rides. In my experience, smaller dogs either love the car or hate it, but either way, they wind up hopping around the passenger seat…or in your lap while you drive. Not an ideal situation for you or for them. 

Now we finally have doggie car seats. And unlike baby car seats, by nature ugly, these are actually nice looking in your car, especially in the black or khaki colors. Yes, it’s simple to attach, owing to seat belt compatibility and the fact that it also fastens to the headrest. The dog just needs to wear his harness, because the safety strap attaches to the metal ring that the leash would usually hook onto. It has an adjustable buckle for a snug fit. The high-back design that makes it look like a little chair protects your car from schmutz. But since, well, schmutz happens, the booster car seat has a waterproof bottom and a machine washable cover.  
Aside from the neutrals, it also comes in light blue and rose pink. And just as a bonus–your Frenchie, pug, shihtzu, or Yorkie will look so darn cute in this thing you’ll want to take pics before you even get to the dog park.

$31-$33, depending on color, at amazon   

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