My Bella enjoys car rides now! She didn't for years. My other dog did, but when they were in the car together it was so stressful. I didn't take them nearly as many places I would have liked to. My little man passed last July. Bella hadn't known home without him. She had awful separation anxiety when I initially got her. She calmed down pretty quickly, but she always had him. Without him, we were both depressed. I hated leaving her home alone, so she started coming on errands with me. In my truck she sat on the huge armrest that folded down beside me. She was comfortable and had a great view. My old car was all scratched up from the two dogs over 10 years. Again, they were comfortable enough and the damage was already done. My truck would no longer pass inspection, so I had to buy a new car. Bella and her brother always tried to stand on the seat with their paws on the dash. Thus, the scratches. Also scratches on the door from doing the same. On the little console beside me etc. I couldn't figure out how to have her ride with me but not damage my car.I started thinking, "if only there was a raised seat that I could put in the car for her." I was considering making something. Then, I figured I couldn't be the only one with these issues. So, I started googling and found an entire product line. Who knew? Probably everyone but me.Bells has a bit of a weight issue, so I needed her seat to be roomy. I had purchased a different one and it was all around awful. This was my second purchase and we both love it! Yes, it takes up the entire passenger seat. That's completely ok! I was happy it fits up front. The pictures of the large one all showed it in the back. The seat is held in with the seat belt. She can sit comfortably, while being able to see out the side window. It would be awesome if it was raised more because she still can't easily see out the windshield. However, she's a smaller breed. A german shepherd definitely wouldn't want it raised any higher.Bella is an old lady, so she doesn't try to get out of this seat often. It has saved my car. It has relieved her anxiety about car rides. She loves them now. Now that she is used to it, I need to start putting her harness on and buckling her in. After 10 years of riding untethered I didn't want to freak her out. Now, I can relax knowing she is comfortable, safe and happy.