My lab has horrible anxiety while riding in the car. She sits in the back with her head in the corner and speed breathes the whole time. I bought this because my daughter in law had one for her dog. The way the cover fits over the seats, I believe, makes her feel a little more secure and less anxious. With a pad on top of it she can easily look out the window as well as being a little closer to us. I will buy another when this wears out.