I have the Outward Hound hammock style. Here is a link:
http://www.chewy.com/dog/kyjen-outwa...Fa1m7AoddGsArQ

In fact, I just bought a new one; my first one was 6 years old and the fabric was getting thin.

The hammock style is not 'just' to prevent the dogs getting in to the front seat. It also protects them if you are in an accident, as they can't fall off the seat onto the floor. I also use the harnesses, with the strap which clicks in to the seat belt. This prevents them jumping out the window after a squirrel, another dog, etc., so I can open the windows if I want to. I do have to use the child lock, because Willy knows how to open the windows.

The velcro strip which Cindi / Taz Zoe mentioned is what allows for the strap to pass through from the seat belt base (which is below the hammock seatcover) up to the top so you can clip it to the dog's harness. There is also a second celcro strip which goes the entire length; this is so you can easily accomodate a passenger in the back seat without undoing the entire hammock.

I've had to brake sharply once or twice, and the hammock saves the dogs from flying off the seat. I was rear ended but thank goodness the dogs were not with me that trip; the harness would prevent them from flying either off the seat, into the back of the front seat, or (in a high impact situation, not the bump I took) flying forward to the windshield.

Riley did jump out after a squirrel once. My bad, she was not hooked in as I was only going a short way. Lucky for both of us, I was stopped at a red light. I quickly put the car in park, raise the windows (to prevent any more jumpers!), got out and grabbed her. We were both back in the car by the time the light turned green. Naturally, not one but TWO of my neighbors were in the cars behind us, lol. You just can't imagine the ribbing I take, even now over a year later!

So, while you are asking about a seat cover to protect your car seat, you should also be considering safety issues. The hammock style really works well in combination with the seatbelt harnesses.


Oh another thing; especially as you mentioned pet hair -- not something I deal with, but I do deal with muddy feet! As Willy has hip dysplasia and severe arthritis in both back hips and knees, he can no longer jump from the ground to the seat. Instead he goes from the ground to the car floor and then up onto the seat -- which puts him below the hammock. I have to guide him up on top of it, lol. Anyway, you can put something like this on to protect the seat from muddy feet: http://www.chewy.com/dog/kurgo-bench...-grey/dp/56754

Do let us know what you decide to get and why! It's always interesting to learn folks' reasons, as it could be something I hadn't considered!