Your passenger didn't sign up for the mud.
A roomy, supported space for your dog. A clean, separated seat for your passenger. Plus integrated protection for the door everyone else forgets.
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Room for the dog. And a human. 68cm deep for one large or two medium dogs, with one full seat free.
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Mud and fur stay on their side. A reinforced divider helps separate your passenger from muddy paws, fur and drool.
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Even the door is covered. An integrated cover and 20cm overhang protect the door and side of the seat. No loose flaps to handle.
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Buddy & Joy is built for SUVs, wagons, 4WDs and dual cab utes. If that's you, you're good to go.
Driving a hatchback or sedan? We'd strongly recommend measuring before ordering to avoid any disappointment. A quick measure now saves a return later.
What to measure:
| Section | CM | Inches | Notes |
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| Overall Width | 75 | 29.5 | Door to passenger seat. Covers 2/3 of the back seat |
| Seat base depth | 68 | 26.8 | Seat base over footwell |
| Backrest height | 50 | 19.7 | Seat base to top of rear backseat |
| Front seat height | 40 | 15.7 | Connects to front headrest |
| Central Barrier | 50/40 | 19.7/15.7 | Diagonal taper, 3 poles |
| Door Cover | 105w x 60h | 41.3x23.6 | Removable via zipper |
| Seat Overhang | 20 | 7.9 | Entry protection |
Not the right fit once it arrives? You're covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee, no stress.
Good news, a smaller version is coming soon, launching early October. Email us at hello@buddynjoy.co and we'll let you know the moment it's available.
Sit in the driver's seat facing the windscreen, that's your reference point. Left and Right refer to which side of the back seat the hammock sits on from that view.
Both configurations cover the same two thirds of the back seat and leave the same full seat free on the other side, so there's no compromise either way. It really comes down to how you load your dog and your passenger, and whichever side suits your car and your routine.
Not sure which one to pick? Email us at hello@buddynjoy.co and we'll help you work it out.
Buddy & Joy installs on one side of the back seat, so whatever's on the other side, a child seat, a passenger, or both, stays exactly where it is, completely undisturbed.
Designed for real family life:
- Installs alongside a child seat or a passenger, nothing competes for space or stability
- Keeps airflow, sightlines and front-seat access completely open
- All straps and hardware positioned away from little hands
- Stays firmly in place, even with larger dogs moving around
- Thoughtfully designed for families sharing the back seat between a dog and a person
- Integrated door cover allows hands-free entry and exit, so your hands stay free for whoever else is getting in
- Seatbelt access remains open on the spare seat, so a passenger can always buckle in safely
Important Safety Information
Buddy & Joy products are designed to help create defined spaces in your back seat. They do not replace approved child restraints, seat belts or pet restraint systems. Dogs should always be secured with an appropriate harness while travelling, and the hammock should be installed according to the provided instructions.
Easy to Clean. Built for Real Life.
Beach sand, muddy paws, weekend adventures, Buddy & Joy is built to handle all of it. And cleaning it is the easy part.
Everyday cleaning
- Give it a shake to clear out sand, crumbs and debris
- Wipe down with a damp cloth
- Spot clean any mud or spills as they happen
Machine washing
- Remove all inserts and support poles first
- Gentle cycle, cold wash only
- Mild detergent
- No tumble drying, air dry completely before reinstalling
To keep the waterproof layer in top shape, spot clean as much as you can and save the machine wash for the really muddy days. Your future self will thank you.
Every Material Chosen With Your Family in Mind. No harsh odours, no toxic adhesives, no shortcuts. Every component was selected for safety, durability and real family life, because everyone in the back seat matters.
Safe & Thoughtfully Selected Fabrics
The outer shell is heavy-duty 600D Oxford polyester with a water-based PU coating. The waterproof layer is heat-bonded TPU, not glued, keeping it odour-free and chemical-free. Phthalate-free mesh panels maintain airflow and visibility between the front and back seats.
Secure & Stable by Design
Buddy & Joy stays put through a triple-anchor system: non-slip silicone-dot base layer, reinforced anchor straps secured to headrests, and strengthened stitching in all load-bearing areas. Keeps everything in place even with a big dog on the move. Concealed reverse-coil zippers and enclosed edges are positioned away from reach throughout. 5mm EPE foam padding adds comfort and structure without the bulk.
Full Material Specifications
- Outer Fabric: 600D Oxford polyester, water-based PU coating
- Waterproof Barrier: Heat-bonded TPU film
- Padding: 5mm EPE foam
- Inner Liner: 210D polyester taffeta
- Load Base Inserts: Dual 10mm PP corrugated panels
- Bottom Layer: Polyester pongee with silicone grip dots
- Mesh Panels: Warp-knit polyester, phthalate-free
- Straps & Webbing: 600D ballistic nylon
- Thread: Bonded polyester Tex 70-90
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“Absobloodylutely worth it.”
As the saying goes… you get what you pay for. Yep, this is a pricey product but jeez it's absobloodylutely worth every dollar. Material: thick, strong and comfortable. Built in door cover: large, generous coverage and keeps his 30cm drool fangs off my door interior. Game changer. Securement buckles: in the exact right spots. Ventilation panels: finally, I can actually direct the backseat air to him. Size: as expected, I have a german shepherd sized golden retriever and he is comfortable enough back there. So anyway… you know the similar one on Amazon with the orange parts you probably have open on another tab right now? Don't bother. I tried it before buying the Buddy & Joy one. This product has obviously been very well tested and tried. Bought one for my car and one for hubby's, and they come with a storage bag. Love, love, love.
Bringing the dog shouldn't mean leaving someone else behind.
This isn't simply a smaller hammock. It was designed from scratch to give medium and large dogs plenty of supported room, while keeping one proper passenger seat available for your partner, child, friend or whoever is coming too.
Tap to enlargeI was looking for a safe, hard bottom dog hammock which allowed for an extra passenger to share the rear seat, and the Buddy & Joy seat delivered exactly what I was looking for. The quality is outstanding and shipping was fast. Great product, thank you.
Open the door. Let them in. Leave the mess with the hammock.
Wet paws, beach sand, fur and drool come with the dog. Cleaning the whole car shouldn't. Connected waterproof coverage extends across the back seat, over the footwell, down the side of your seat and onto the door, even while the door is open. The easy-clean surface also makes the mess simpler to deal with afterwards.
Full protection. Nothing to fiddle with. The integrated door cover stays in place while the 20cm overhang keeps the side of your seat covered as your dog jumps in and out. No zips to undo, loose flaps to hold or separate covers to reposition.
Less happening across the back seat. More attention on the road.
Excited dogs move. They swap seats, lean into passengers and try to follow everything happening around them. The hammock creates a clear space of their own. A properly fitted car harness and security lead help keep them there, so you can keep more of your attention where it belongs: ahead.
Research found drivers with unrestrained dogs spent more than twice as long distracted as drivers whose dogs were restrained.1 Volvo Car USA
How Buddy & Joy compares.
A side-by-side comparison with single-seat hammocks and full-width hammocks.
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| Dog Space | 68cm-deep 2/3 space fits one large or two medium dogs. | Too narrow for large dogs; even medium dogs may not lie comfortably. | Longer across the seat, but most are no deeper than 55cm. |
| Passenger Seat | One full seat stays free, separated from mud, fur and drool by a reinforced divider. | A passenger seat stays free, but dog space and separation are limited. | Takes over the entire back seat, leaving no passenger space. |
| Hard-Base Extension | Two premium 10mm panels extend over the footwell and support up to 180kg. | A short hard-base extension offers less support for heavier dogs. | Shallower, less rigid bases may bend or sag under heavier dogs. |
| Door Protection | Always-on door cover and 20cm seat overhang allow hands-free access. No zips or loose flaps. | No door protection, or a clumsy barrier that requires handling. | No door protection, or a clumsy barrier that requires handling. |
Features vary between individual products and brands.
The kind of difference you notice every trip.
Our growing family needed a better way to share the back seat.
As our family grew, leaving Buddy behind was never the answer. But every hammock I found either took over the whole back seat or squeezed a large dog into a single-seat space.
I couldn't find one that gave Buddy enough room while leaving a proper, separated seat for another family member. And most still left the door exposed or relied on awkward flaps and zips.
So I designed the hammock our family needed: a generous 2/3 space for the dog, one usable seat beside them and integrated protection that continues all the way to the door.
Because the dog should be able to come, another family member should still be able to join, and nobody should get left behind.
They noticed the difference immediately.
Try It in Your Car for 90 Days.
A hammock can look perfect online. What matters is whether it works with your car, your dog and the people who travel with you.
You have 90 days to try Buddy & Joy in real life. If it isn't right for your car, dog or family, return it and get your money back.
Your Questions, Answered
Sit in the driver's seat facing the windscreen, that's your reference point. Left and Right refer to which side of the back seat the hammock sits on from that view.
Both configurations cover the same two thirds of the back seat and leave the same full seat free on the other side, so there's no compromise either way. It really comes down to how you load your dog and your passenger, and whichever side suits your car and your routine.
Not sure which one to pick? Email us at hello@buddynjoy.co and we'll help you work it out.
Buddy & Joy is built for SUVs, wagons, 4WDs and dual cab utes. If that's you, you're good to go.
Driving a hatchback or sedan? We'd strongly recommend measuring before ordering to avoid any disappointment. A quick measure now saves a return later.
What to measure:
| Section | CM | Inches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Width | 75 | 29.5 | Door to passenger seat. Covers 2/3 of the back seat |
| Seat base depth | 68 | 26.8 | Seat base over footwell |
| Backrest height | 50 | 19.7 | Seat base to top of rear backseat |
| Front seat height | 40 | 15.7 | Connects to front headrest |
| Central Barrier | 50/40 | 19.7/15.7 | Diagonal taper, 3 poles |
| Door Cover | 105w x 60h | 41.3x23.6 | Removable via zipper |
| Seat Overhang | 20 | 7.9 | Entry protection |
Not the right fit once it arrives? You're covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee, no stress.
Good news, a smaller version is coming soon, launching early October. Email us at hello@buddynjoy.co and we'll let you know the moment it's available.
Buddy & Joy is designed for medium and large dogs. The 75cm-wide base extends 68cm towards the footwell, giving your dog a genuine platform to sit, turn around or lie down flat, not soft fabric that sags the moment they settle in.
Every dog is built a little differently, so it's worth comparing these measurements against your own dog's length before ordering. If you're not sure, email us a quick description (or a photo) and we'll help you figure out if it's the right fit.
Yes, it's a popular setup for two smaller dogs who are happy sharing space. The 68cm depth and solid base create a genuine platform rather than sagging fabric, so two dogs can settle in comfortably side by side.
For one larger dog, that same depth means plenty of room to stretch out fully rather than curling up. Either way, the barrier keeps their space clearly defined from the seat beside them.
The Buddy & Joy hammock features a fully integrated door cover designed to protect your car door while allowing easy, hands-free entry and exit for your dog.
The door cover slides securely into place as part of the hammock installation and sits inside the door frame, without interfering with the window mechanism. Your window can still open and close normally, and the cover does not rub, scratch, or damage the glass or window tint when used as intended.
If your car door shape or setup doesn't suit the door cover, it can be easily removed using the zipper, without affecting the rest of the hammock.
Buddy & Joy is the only Australian dog car hammock available with a fully integrated door cover designed for hands-free dog entry and exit. Unlike other hammocks that rely on separate flaps or zips that need to be opened and closed every time, the door cover stays in place, so there's less to juggle and an easier trip in and out of the car.
Getting set up is straightforward. Insert the two solid base panels and barrier poles, position the hammock across two-thirds of the back seat, then secure the seat anchors and headrest straps. Slide the door-cover inserts into the window frame, they'll stay in position even when the door opens.
Easy to Clean. Built for Real Life.
Beach sand, muddy paws, weekend adventures, Buddy & Joy is built to handle all of it. And cleaning it is the easy part.
Everyday cleaning
- Give it a shake to clear out sand, crumbs and debris
- Wipe down with a damp cloth
- Spot clean any mud or spills as they happen
Machine washing
- Remove all inserts and support poles first
- Gentle cycle, cold wash only
- Mild detergent
- No tumble drying, air dry completely before reinstalling
To keep the waterproof layer in top shape, spot clean as much as you can and save the machine wash for the really muddy days. Your future self will thank you.
The hammock has a Velcro access opening so you can connect your preferred car security lead to your dog's harness while they travel inside the hammock.
Using our Zest Car Security Lead? It gives you two attachment options: buckle it into the seatbelt or loop it around the headrest, whichever works best for your car and setup. Always connect the lead to a properly fitted dog harness, never a collar.
Every material chosen for durability, comfort and real family life.
The outer shell is heavy-duty 600D Oxford polyester with a water-based PU coating, built for claws, sand, mud and regular use. The waterproof layer is heat-bonded TPU, not glued, so it stays odour-free without relying on a glued-in film. Phthalate-free mesh panels keep airflow moving between the front and back seats.
Buddy & Joy stays put through a non-slip base layer, reinforced anchor straps secured to the headrests, and a three-pole reinforced barrier that creates a genuine boundary between your dog and your passenger.
- Outer fabric: 600D Oxford polyester, water-based PU coating
- Waterproof barrier: heat-bonded TPU film
- Padding: 5mm EPE foam
- Inner liner: 210D polyester taffeta
- Load base inserts: dual 10mm PP corrugated panels
- Bottom layer: polyester pongee with silicone grip dots
- Mesh panels: warp-knit polyester, phthalate-free
- Straps & webbing: 600D ballistic nylon
We dispatch all orders within 48 hours of order confirmation. Metro areas typically receive their order within 2 to 3 business days, regional areas usually take 3 to 5 business days, and if you're in remote Australia it can take a little longer. You'll get tracking details as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.
Shipping is free Australia-wide, with no surcharges added at checkout.
Not the right fit for your car, dog or passenger? You're covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. To organise a return, email us at hello@buddynjoy.co before sending anything back, we're unable to accept returns that arrive without prior approval. Once we hear from you, we'll guide you through a simple return process. All returned items need to be in good condition, with no excessive wear beyond a reasonable trial. See our refund policy for full terms.
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