dog carrier

jap gt

lads im thinking of buying one of these, any info on them

http://www.ginnellfibreglass.com/dog-boxesrvfxl/index.html

Tawny Owl

I have an old type made of timber,the dog alway's jumped into the jeep but hate's the box. I have to grab her and push her into it. as I said she new she was going out for a hunt but steers clear of this now.:eek:

stoeger2000

I made a box myself a few years ago out of steel and checker plate aluminum, they are a great idea, but if someone runs into the back of you with the fiberglass one, the dog doesn't have much protection.
a strong metal one will give some protection.

deerhunter1

jap gt wrote: »

lads im thinking of buying one of these, any info on them

http://www.ginnellfibreglass.com/dog-boxesrvfxl/index.html

Ya great job using one myself for my springer and lab, good/strong/easy on off, maintenance free and easy to clean, one or two of my mates bought also,would highly recommend them. Strong solid steel base,would not worry about someone running into the back of you, nearly the same as having dog in the boot.

Robotack

I personally think they are a death trap. Fumes, rear end collision, cold... Just my 2cents.

Big threads on this here:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056641856

and here:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056768913

stoeger2000

deerhunter1 wrote: »

Ya great job using one myself for my springer and lab, good/strong/easy on off, maintenance free and easy to clean, one or two of my mates bought also,would highly recommend them. Strong solid steel base,would not worry about someone running into the back of you, nearly the same as having dog in the boot.

i be hoping the rear end of a car is a bit stronger than a fiberglass box...........

Robotack

stoeger2000 wrote: »

i be hoping the rear end of a car is a bit stronger than a fiberglass box...........

+1

Not a hope a fiberglass box will resist an impact as well as the back of a vehicles' bumper.

philbk

When was the last time any of you were rear ended going hunting?? I've had one for past 2 years for my springer and retriever. Great job no smell of dog in the jeep and no vomit from car sickness. So much more convenient than trailer and a lot cheaper too!

Conmaicne Mara

I was looking at getting one of these as I bought a brand new second hand car last year.... I don't want the dog to destroy it. Any trouble with dogs getting sick in it or not wanting to get in? (bad experience)

deerhunter1

Conmaicne Mara wrote: »

I was looking at getting one of these as I bought a brand new second hand car last year.... I don't want the dog to destroy it. Any trouble with dogs getting sick in it or not wanting to get in? (bad experience)

using them nearly 20+yrs now no issues from fumes/dog sickness/nervousness after long journeys well worth it

jap gt

not sure which one would be better

http://www.ginnellfibreglass.com/dog-boxesrvfxl/index.html
or
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/dogs/2626394

deerhunter1

jap gt wrote: »

not sure which one would be better

http://www.ginnellfibreglass.com/dog-boxesrvfxl/index.html
or
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/dogs/2626394

Check out the weight of both of them,a major factor lifting on/off

Robotack

philbk wrote: »

When was the last time any of you were rear ended going hunting?? I've had one for past 2 years for my springer and retriever. Great job no smell of dog in the jeep and no vomit from car sickness. So much more convenient than trailer and a lot cheaper too!

November 2011