Safe Rides for Passenger Pups

Product: Metallic Black Racing Doggles (available at G.W. Little, 866-495-4885, http://www.gwlittle.com; $19)

Driver Says: At last, my dream of making my beagle look like the Red Baron has come true. And for the 20 seconds before she pushed the goggles off with her paw, Darwin's big brown eyes were protected from bugs, flying debris and UV rays. For the dog without a mind of her own, Doggles are perfect for convertibles, windy beaches and head-out-the-window drives. Well made, with one adjustable strap under the chin, another under the ears and anti-fog orange lenses.

Dog Says: Loathed them.

Grade: C+

Product: Oversized Lookout II booster seat (J-B Wholesale Pet Supplies, 800-872-6027, http://www.jbpet.com; $89.99, good for 18- to 25-pound dogs); not pictured.

Driver Says: The foam seat has quilted nylon on the outside and lambswool inside, plus a drawer in front to store toys and food. The product fits nicely on the passenger seat and can be secured to the seat with a lap belt. However, I didn't find it especially sturdy: The seat shifted around curves, and when Darwin sat up or moved around, it seemed a bit top-heavy.

Dog Says: Didn't appreciate being confined in the little seat, but enjoyed being able to look out the window without standing on hind legs and leaning out. When the scenery got boring, the lambswool was cozy for curling up in.

Grade: B-

Product: Outward Hound Pet Lookout Car Booster Seat (Petco, 877-738-6742, http://www.petco.com; $36.99)

Driver Says: I like that this seat attaches around both the headrest and the back of the front seat, so it doesn't have top-heavy and wobbly problems. But what a lot of straps! The seat folds down for storage, but inflating the air cushion and hooking up the straps galore is too time-consuming for a dog owner on the go.

Dog Says: The straps were a deal-breaker: It was tricky to hop on and off the seat without getting legs wrapped up in the lines.

Grade: D