A new range of accessories called the Dog Pack has been added to crossovers and SUVs such as the Nissan Rogue Sport and Armada in the Australian market. While not a new package for the Japanese brand, this collection has now developed to offer a more comprehensive set of tools that will make transporting your furry friend a little bit easier.

The Nissan Dog Pack boasts a suite of accessories that are designed to ensure your dog's comfort and safety within the cabin. Owners from the Land Down Under will be able to purchase the entire collection or customize the offering to suit their own needs. The pack is ideal for owners who travel everywhere with their canine friends on the usual road trip, hiking expedition, or even just a journey to the local park. This selection of accessories is quite a bit more comprehensive than the set introduced by Honda last year.

The Dog Pack includes a rear protection tray or mat depending on the model, a reflective trunk lip protector, and a four-piece dog travel set which includes an easy-store bowl, leash, waste-bag holder, and a sealable food bag. This is joined by an over-seat cargo area organizer and an all-terrain dog bed for those who want to explore the wilderness without causing too much damage to the cabin.

The motivation behind the creation of this pack is supported by a recent study conducted by the UK's Vet Record, which found that dogs jumping in and out of higher-riding cars and SUVs suffered "augmented levels of loading on anatomical structures", something that could lead to serious joint or bone injury.

To prevent this, the pack is also available with a ramp that can extend up to 5.2 feet from the trunk lip to terra firma in the hopes of providing a safe and stress-free path for your dog to exit the cabin. When it needs to be stowed away, you can simply retract the ramp and store it in an allocated space within the cargo area or under the seat.

The dog packs cater to small, medium, and large dogs and can be ordered as a separate accessory for existing cars, much like what Mini UK introduced for its customers. Given that almost 69 million American households own at least one dog, it is a wonder how this kit has not been introduced as an option locally, but there's always a possibility that it could be offered at a later date.