I let my doggies lay on the seats but they are puppies and didn't do any damage lol. I have had my passenger seat and rear seat out for about 2 weeks now (hauled a big item and then just didn't feel like putting them back in yet) and loved all the room, and for this O-town trip I left the backseat out since the kids aren't coming. I wish I could leave it out all the time but I have 2 little ones and they need a place to ride lol