If your beloved pet loves nothing more than to jump up on the furniture, then you’ll no doubt appreciate what a big difference the best couch covers for dogs can make.
AT A Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for Dog Couch Covers
- Brilliant Sunshine Premium Silky Velvet Sofa
- OstepDecor Sectional Sofa Cover
- Easy-Going Sofa Slipcover Reversible Sofa Cover
- RHF Anti-Slip Sofa Cover
- Gorilla Grip Original Slip Resistant Sofa Protector
Protecting that furniture not just against dog fur, but against scratches from their nails and, yes, even the occasional accident, a good quality cover can help keep your home looking clean and tidy without all the hassle of trying to keep your pet from jumping up on the furniture.
Yet with so many options out there, how do you know which one is worth your hard-earned money?
To answer that question, we tried out many of the latest best-selling covers to see how they fared in terms of all the things that really matter such as quality, level of protection, and how easy they are to clean. You’ll find the ten products that scored the best in all those categories in our guide below:
10 Best Couch Covers for Dogs
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 | Editor’s choice Brilliant Sunshine Premium Silky Velvet Sofa / Loveseat Protector
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 | OstepDecor Sectional Sofa Cover
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 | Easy-Going Sofa Slipcover Reversible Sofa Cover
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 | RHF Anti-Slip Sofa Cover
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 | Gorilla Grip Original Slip Resistant Sofa Protector
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 | Sofa Shield Reversible Futon Protector
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 | RHF Geometrical Sofa Cover
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 | PureFit Reversible Quilted Sofa Cover
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 | H.Versailtex Waterproof Sofa Cover
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 | Chhkon 100% Waterproof Sofa Cover
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1. Brilliant Sunshine Premium Silky Velvet Sofa / Loveseat Protector
As we mentioned briefly in our introduction (and as we’ll discuss in more detail later in the buyer’s guide), the three key things we looked in ranking the best couch protectors for dogs were size, quality, and ease of cleaning, with various stylistic choices such as color also playing a part.
With that in mind, there was no doubt that the Brilliant Sunshine Premium Silky Velvet Sofa / Loveseat Protector should earn a first-place as it ranks extremely high in all of those categories and then some.
In terms of size, your options range from a 26″ cover suitable for a single recliner chair up to a huge 78″ cover for your oversized sofa, with additional options for regular, three-seater sofas and two-seater love seats also available.
The flexibility and freedom to choose don’t end there either. You can also pick between four different color choices including gray, navy blue, chocolate, and charcoal.
Together, this variety of color choices mean that with the Brilliant Sunshine brand, you’re always more or less guaranteed to find the best couch cover to suit your furniture and the decor of your living space.
Still, it’s in the quality and durability that this one really stands out.
The soft padding provides ample protection for your sofa and is covered with a smooth, premium blend silk velvet on the front to keep both you and your prized pooch perfectly comfortable.
On the reverse, you’ll find a sturdy, non-slip fabric that combines with the two adjustable straps to ensure your cover stays in place, even if yours is the kind of high-energy dog that likes to bounce around all over the place.
Easy to wipe clean with a cloth and suitable for gentle machine washing, this scratch-proof, waterproof, and tear-proof couch cover is built to last and look good for a long time to come.
2. OstepDecor Sectional Sofa Cover
While we’d argue that style isn’t the most essential factor when choosing the best couch covers for dogs, it’s still pretty important. After all, even if the cover you choose does a great job at protecting your furniture from scratches, messes, and loose hair, you’re probably going to cringe every time you look at it if the thing looks like a complete eyesore.
That’s one reason we love the OstepDecor Sectional Sofa Cover.
Undoubtedly one of the most attractive sofa covers we’ve seen, the soft, quilted design with elegant white trim, diagonally-folded backrest covers and the fact that these sectional couch covers can double-up as a matching rug all go a long way in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your living space. Naturally, this makes them a great choice if you’re fed up of ugly-looking sofa protectors that may do their job but put quite the blemish on your decor.
Quality-wise, each sectional cover provides strong protection against spills, stains, and pet fur, and comes out looking very clean after a cold wash in the machine.
On the downside, while the non-slip backing does it’s best to keep the covers in place, the lack of secure straps can make them better suited for low-energy dog breeds rather than those of a boisterous temperament.
3. Easy-Going Sofa Slipcover Reversible Sofa Cover
In contrast to the last option, the Easy-Going Sofa Slipcover Reversible Sofa Cover may not have a lot to offer in the looks department, but what it lacks in style it more than makes up for in substance.
As with all good couch protectors, this one provides a high level of protection against spills, stains, scratches, and tears, with most common food and drink spills being effortlessly cleaned with little more than a damp cloth.
Where this one really comes into its own is its snug and secure fit. The cover is available in a range of sizes to cover chairs, sofass, futons, and large, L-shaped sofas. No matter which one you choose, you’ll find it fits perfectly and coms with not only elastic straps but two anti-slip foam inserts for better grip.
Finally, we should also mention that it’s machine washable and vacuums very easily, making it a great choice for dogs who are heavy shedders.
4. RHF Anti-Slip Sofa Cover
The first thing we like about the RHF Anti-Slip Sofa Cover is that it’s purpose-made for leather sofas. As any dog owner with a leather couch will tell you, trying to keep a cover in place without it sliding all over the place can seem like an impossible challenge.
Indeed, even some of the high-scoring covers in this guide don’t fare all that well on leather couches, but this one certainly does thanks to the two Anti-slip buckles found at the seam of the cover which connect securely to the groove between your seat and backrest as well as the two extra-long “laces” which can be attached to your couch legs. Both of these features, along with the silicon-rubber enhanced anti-slip back ensure this one stays in place no matter how much your dog jumps around on your leather sofa.
All the while, the soft, water-resistant cover provides equal parts comfort and protection, with an easy machine-washable cleaning process that’s guaranteed to keep this one looking at its best for longer.
5. Gorilla Grip Original Slip Resistant Sofa Protector
Strong, sturdy, and highly-durable, the Gorilla Grip Original Slip Resistant Sofa Protector is available for single-seater chairs, two-seater love seats, three-seater sofas and extra-large, L-shape sofas, providing equal parts comfort, stain and fur protection, and quality comfort for both pup and human.
The suede-like design doesn’t boast the same kind of quilted padding as the others, but that’s all part of its appeal, offering an alternative design and finish for those who prefer a more minimalist approach to their furnishings.
We also like the 11 different color choices, all of which manage to somehow be both rich in color and yet effortlessly subtle, meaning they’ll blend in well with a range of environments.
Still, what matters most is how this one holds up when your cherished companion decides to make themselves comfortable, and to that end, it does exceptionally well.
Multiple straps and a non-slip back keep this one firmly in place on both fabric and leather sofas, while the water-resistant material makes wiping off spills and stains a breeze.
6. Sofa Shield Reversible Futon Protector
Measuring 70″ in width a 22″ seat depth and a 40″ backrest cover, the Sofa Shield Reversible Futon Protector may be better suited to your guest bedroom or anywhere you might have a futon set up rather than your actual main sofa in your living room, but for that purpose, it works well.
The thick, sturdy straps ensure the cover stays in place no matter how hyper Fido decides to get, while the soft, padded fabric not only provides plenty of comfort but also plenty of resistance against rips and scratches, ensuring it will remain looking at its best even if it’s been a while since you last clipped your dog’s toenails.
Originally, we were going to rank this one much higher as it really is a good quality futon cover that does what it does really well. However, since it isn’t at all waterproof and isn’t suitable for leather sofas, we sadly had to dock it down a few points.
7. RHF Geometrical Sofa Cover
Much as with the OstepDecor option we looked at earlier, the RHF Geometrical Sofa Cover is perhaps better suited to those calm, relaxed indoor dogs who tend to settle in and snooze rather than jump around and play.
The reason for this is that it features nothing in the way of straps, non-slip backing or anything else to hold it in place. While that can be off-putting for some, the fact this is more of a traditional sofa throw can be very appealing for those who want all the protection of a good couch cover while still blending in with your usual home decor.
Being a traditional throw made of a 65% Cotton / 35% Polyester blend, it’s also remarkably tough, meaning it isn’t going to rip or tear easily, while the expertly woven material ensures your dog’s nails aren’t going to get caught up in this one.
While there are certainly better couch covers designed exclusively for dogs, if you’re looking for something that’s designed more for your own use while also offering some protection against dog fur and messes, this is a solid option.
8. PureFit Reversible Quilted Sofa Cover
The PureFit Reversible Quilted Sofa Cover comes in a range of subtle yet elegant color combinations which means you’re certain to find at least one that compliments the aesthetic of your living space. What’s more, since it’s fully reversible, you can simply flip it over if you feel like a chance or if you decide to place your cover in a different room.
Still, that’s not the part we like best.
No, the real reason we rate the PureFit cover is that it boasts no less than three-layers of tear-proof microfiber fabric wrapped around a plush poly-foam filling. As you can imagine, this achieves two things:
First that thick poly foam ensures superior comfort, meaning you and your pet will love nothing more than to sink into it and relax.
Then, that triple-layer quilted fabric delivers superior durability. As such, if yours is the kind of rambunctious canine who loves nothing more than to tear up every couch cover you get, bringing the PureFit cover into your home may mean he’s finally met his match.
9. H.Versailtex Waterproof Sofa Cover
At first glance, the H.Versailtex Waterproof Sofa Cover may not seem all that remarkable.
Sure, it has an effective, non-slip backing and adjustable elastic straps to keep it in place. Sure, it’s wonderfully soft and comfortable, and sure, it offers high-grade protection against dog fur, food spillages, and scratching, but then so do many other options.
Look a little closer, however, and you’ll soon discover that what really sets this one apart is that it’s 100% waterproof.
For some pet parents, this can be a big game-changer.
Other couch covers may be resistant against spillages and can be easily wiped up if you knock your drink over for example, but if your dog hasn’t yet been properly potty trained or their ill and prone to accidents, it’s reassuring to know that the H.Versailtex Waterproof Sofa Cover is going to fully protect your furniture from getting wet, and that makes this one a sure-fire winner in our book.
10. Chhkon 100% Waterproof Sofa Cover
If we’re going to give the H.Versailtex cover the nod for being waterproof, then it only seems fair that we also give the Chhkon 100% Waterproof Sofa Cover because, as its name implies, it also does a very good job at protecting your sofa against pet accidents and other water-based damage.
Not that this is any kind of a sympathy vote. The Chhkon cover more than earns its place in this list not just because of its waterproof capabilities but also because it achieves those capabilities by weaving together no less than five different layers of material, resulting in an exceptional level of durability and protection against scratches, stains, and other damage.
Add in some unique side-pockets, multiple size and color choices, and a silicone-rubber-backed non-slip back, and what you’ve got here is another top contender for the title of best couch cover for dogs.
How to Choose the Best Couch Cover for Dogs: A Buyer’s Guide
So, you’ve seen what we consider to be the ten very best sofa protectors for dogs currently on the market, but how did we make our decision?
More importantly, how do you determine which one of these ten options -or any of the many others you may come across- is the best fit for you, your home, and your pet?
To answer that, here are the most essential things we looked out for when making our selections:
Quality, Durability, and Protection
Let’s be honest; the reason you’re interested in getting a new sofa cover isn’t simply to make your room look pretty. It isn’t even just to make your beloved pooch more comfortable. Although both of those things are welcomed and important, what matters most is how well a cover can protect your furniture against scratches, tears, spills and messes, as well as saving you ample time from having to constantly vacuum pet hair off your couch.
It’s for this reason that we included couch covers that were extra thick and stayed securely in place so that dogs couldn’t scratch their way through them and end up tearing up your furniture.
Water Resistant vs. Waterproof
Almost all of the couch covers for dogs that we looked at are at least water-resistant. This generally means that if you knock a drink over or there’s another minor spillage, it won’t seep right through into your couch and can be wiped away pretty easily using nothing more than a basic cloth.
However, this isn’t the same thing as being waterproof. If your dog is prone to bathroom accidents and you need to protect your furniture from them, you’ll be better off looking for a cover that explicitly states that it’s 100% waterproof.
Size
Of course, size matters when it comes to choosing a couch cover. Where possible, we’ve looked to include covers that come in a variety of sizes as having a cover that’s too small means your sofa won’t be as well protected, whereas one that’s too large will slip much more easily.
Secure, Non-Slip Materials
Speaking of slipping, the last thing you want is to put a new couch cover on only for the whole thing to slide onto the floor the minute your dog sits down and starts shuffling around. That’s why we prefer those which have a non-slip backing as a minimum.
Covers which also included secure straps or other fastening devices scored higher points with us, and if you have a highly energetic dog, they likely will with you, too.
Which is the Best Couch Cover For Dogs? Our Verdict
If you’ve read this far, then you’re no doubt aware of how invaluable a good cover can be at protecting your furniture from fur, damage, and messes.
The only question then, of course, is which one should you buy?
All in all, it’s going to depend on your needs.
If your dog is ill, elderly, or simply not yet potty trained, then a waterproof option like the H.Versailtex Waterproof Sofa Cover may prove to be a worthwhile investment.
If you have a leather sofa and are fed up with covers that simply won’t stay put, then the RHF Anti-Slip Sofa Cover, which comes with additional straps and an enhanced non-slip backing may be perfect.
However, if you’re simply looking for the best couch cover money can buy right now, then our first-placed pick, the Brilliant Sunshine Premium Silky Velvet Sofa / Loveseat Protector may be just the thing. Scoring high marks in terms of comfort, quality, style and non-slip ability, it looks good, feels good, and will mean your couch is always well-protected no matter how rambunctious your dog gets.
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Forrest is a lover of dogs, the wild outdoors, deep mysterious conversations… and coffee. He is the owner of several websites, including Canine Weekly. He resides in Austin, Texas.