Have you ever taken your dog on the best outdoor adventure of their lives and ended up with a muddy dog and a dirty car afterwards?

8 Items to Keep a Car Clean with a Muddy Dog

It was a disaster with my beautiful Shih-Tzu Charley. So I decided to take her on a family outing two miles from our house to the park.

We walked around the field, and my boyfriend decided to throw a football at her. She ran as fast as she could to catch that football. I ignored the fact that it had rained the night before.

Charley ran into a wet sandy area to my horror, and her paws and leg fur went from white to an orange, peach colour. As a first-time dog owner, I knew that I had made the biggest mistake of my life.

My car had a light grey interior and cloth seats, so I tried to find a simple strategy to avoid the chore of cleaning out the car later in the day.  

We ended up holding Charley for the entire ride home until I gave her a quick wash down in our bathtub.

But what if I didn’t have a second person? I would have to think of other ways to ensure that mud did not get in my car.

How to Deal With Muddy Paws in Your Car?

Dealing with muddy paws as an owner is a task that first-time dog owners must strategize before leaving for an outing. If you enjoy going on hikes, playing at the park after a rainy day, or walking around the beach with your dog, then you will need to pack essential items to ensure that your car remains clean.

You want to enjoy your dog, not fret about a mess later. So, check out these eight simple items you could keep in your car just in case you have to deal with some muddy paws. These items are all lightweight, and you can easily pack them in a bag in the back of your car, ready to use if needed. Some of these items also include a quick and easy installation process.

Pack a Towel

Place a cheap large towel in the back of your car or front of your vehicle before your dog sits down. If you don't have other items to wash his paws, then placing a towel on the seat can prevent the mud from transferring to the interior. The towel does not have to be expensive as you use it to protect your car's interior cloth, as it will get extremely dirty. Buy one from your local department store and pack it in a doggy bag or keep it ready in your car’s trunk. Alternatively, if you prefer something with a bit of style and swagger grab a Ruff and Tumble towel that is like a dressing gown for dogs and get some colour matching Ruff and Tumble Drying Mitts! 

Doggy Wipes

Doggy wipes are compact and easy to carry in your vehicle. Wipes can also clean your pups’ paws or other areas that contain dirt to prevent your car from getting dirty.

Compostable Pet Wipe Mitts are essential, reusable, and soothing cleansing mitts that dog owners can easily attach to their pups' paws to clean. These mitts include natural oils such as honey, shea butter, and vitamins that won't harm your dog's skin or fur. Buying these mitts will ensure that your dog’s paws stay clean the entire trip.

Use a Blanket

A blanket is another way to prevent dirt from entering your car. Blankets are bigger than towels. Therefore, they can cover an entire front seat or back seat without buying multiple blankets. Some companies sell specific dog blankets that will comfort your dog and protect your surfaces.

Some dog blankets are even waterproof, so if your precious pooch is wet or muddy, the blanket will catch it all. If you fancy a tweed one for the winter cold then take a look at this tweed blanket for them. 

Get a Car Seat Cover

Dog seat covers are waterproof material that can easily fit over the design of your front seat or back seat. The Pet Rebellion seat cover is a universal, non-slipcover that can fit over any car's front or back seat. Velcro holds the seat cover, making installation quick and easy. Do not fear if you have a small or large dog because the seat cover will accommodate any dog of a particular size or breed.

Use Booties

Booties are the new fashion statement for dogs and dog owners everywhere in the world.

Even though booties are a new fashion trend, some booties help protect a dog's paws from different weather elements such as rain or snow. Rukka Proff Dog Paw Boots provides extra protection before taking that long walk in the park or going hiking. These shoes range from sizes 2 – 8 which offers small and large dogs a chance to protect their feet. Owners will also be able to save their cars.

Travel Shower

If your dog already has dirty paws, you will have moments when there isn't a seat cover, towel, or blanket that will save your car's interior. A travel shower is the best way to think ahead of washing your dog's paws on the go before getting in the car. A travel shower can conveniently attach to a water bottle and spray your dog's paws squeaky clean.

Waterless Shampoo

Dog owners can conveniently carry Waterless shampoos in a purse, bag, or car's glove compartment. The waterless shampoo does what its name implies – shampoos your dogs without the use of water. It removes dirt by applying it on your dog's paws, rubbing it in, and then using a towel to wipe out the remaining dirt particles. The Nilaqua Mulberry Fragrance also has a pleasant winter scent to it. Wondering if these shampoos work? Find out more here in our 'Waterless Shampoo blog' about them. 

Dog Jacket

The last item dog owners could keep in their car to prevent their dog from getting muddy is a dog jacket. The Rukka Protect Overall Dog Raincoat with Legs can pair well with the paw boots to completely protect the dog's body. Dog paws aren't the only body part that can get muddy; mud can be found on the dog’s body. Keep this jacket in your car with the booties in case that hike or walk turns into a rainy, messy adventure.

Conclusion

Taking your dog for a walk is always a great time and adventure. But you never want to have the extra chores of washing your car. Keeping items in your cars such as a waterproof blanket, towel, or seat cover will protect your vehicle from those muddy paws. Packing items such as waterless shampoo, a jacket, booties, a travel shower, or doggy wipes ensures that you are prepping to keep your car clean and your dog clean from nature on its paws.

Check out these items on our website, as the jackets and booties come in various sizes for different kinds of dog breeds. Also, check out our seat covers, as they are universal for any car brand and model. Make that next hike in the forest the best time of your life and the least of your worries.

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