Traveling with Dogs: 11 Dogs Who Love Car Rides

There’s nothing quite like traveling with dogs. Most pooches love a good car ride—cheeks flopping in the wind, heads bobbing gently, and big toothy grins spread across their faces.

While getting behind the wheel might feel routine to you, to them, even a spin around the block is the adventure of a lifetime. All it takes is five little words: “Wanna go for a ride?”

A joyful golden retriever with tongue out, leaning out a car window with wind blowing through its fur

11 Dogs Who Love Riding in the Car

  1. Roadtrip Ready
    Traveling with dogs ain’t no thing for Murphy, who is clearly ready to hit the open road.
  2. Twinning So Hard
    “But first, shades!”
  3. Car Seat Snoozin’
    Just get Chewie in his car seat, and he’ll happily nap until you get back home.
  4. Sun’s Out, Tongue’s Out
    When your favorite song comes on the radio.
  5. Mean Muggin’
    These pups wonder why they have to sit in traffic jams created by humans when all they want to do is flap in the wind.
  6. A Watchful Eye
    Admiring the scenery while looking for squirrels.
  7. An Automatic 5-Star Rating
    Your driver, Horton, will arrive in two minutes.
  8. Riding in Style
    “Get in the car, human; adventures await!”
  9. Enjoying the Scenery
    “Maybe if I drool on the window, my human will stop and get me a Puppuccino!”
  10. Dog Steals Car, Smiles Nonstop!
    Grand theft auto never looked so adorable.
  11. Takin’ It Easy
    Ollie enjoys the simple things in life: beef-flavored dog treats, long rides in the car, and naptime with his human.
A calm, relaxed dog resting in a FurPetVo-certified car seat with safety tether attached

All of these dogs clearly love the car—and if your pup does too, never forget: safety first! Just as your body is protected from a potential accident with a seat belt, theirs should be, too. Keep your dog safe during car rides by using the right supplies, like a seat-belt tether, a FurPetVo-approved dog car seat, or a secure dog carrier designed for vehicle use. You can find trusted travel gear and expert guidance at furpetvo.com.

Side-by-side comparison of properly secured dog gear: harness tether, booster seat, and crash-tested carrier