Dog guard for a coupe

Whispered

Hiya, I am about to buy a car. It's a coupé and absolutely gorgeous in my opinion. The only problem is, I need to be able to safely transport my 2 dogs in it on a regular basis.

The back seats fold down flat and there is plenty of room for them, but I need some sort of a dog guard for behind the front seats. I've been looking on halfords website, and there is this. http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_377055_langId_-1_categoryId_212541

I'm not sure if it is suitable. I'd prefer to be able to get a full sized guard in there, which doesn't attach to the front seats; like this. http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_377059_langId_-1_categoryId_212541

The boot is too high for them to be able to get in and out that way, so the guard has to be easily removable, allowing me to put the dogs in then erect the guard.


I'd also look at sloped travel crates, but would be nervous about spending that much money without first trying to fit them into the car.

Is there anything you could suggest which might work for me? Or any sales place which would fit the guard for me on the spot so if it's not suitable I'll know immediately.


Thanks.

colm_mcm

What car is it?

Whispered

A Toyota Celica.

colm_mcm

I don't think getting them in an out the side doors would be practical, neither would a guard you have to remove to get them in or out.

The crates would be the way to go.

Whispered

I was hoping there would be something like a guard that I could snap in and out. It'd be so handy to have one with extendable legs that I could wedge in between the seats and roof.

Crates might pose a problem with opening the crate door to get them in and out of them. Unless they are pushed fairly far back. There is definitely a lot of "floor space" for them when the seats are dropped.

I suppose I could get a ramp for them to walk up to get them in and out through the boot. They're a bit big to be lifting.

Thanks for your help.

colm_mcm

How big are we talking with the dogs and how often would you bring them?

Whispered

One slightly smaller than a lab, the other a large terrier. I'd have them in the car maybe twice or 3 times a week. Into work and back home, so two trips per day.

colm_mcm

I think you need to look at other cars.

Whispered

colm_mcm wrote: »

I think you need to look at other cars.

:mad:

Ah no, it's not the most practical I know, but I'm getting it at a really good price. 2 owners and I know the seller, they've had the car for years. It's a good buy. And I suppose I want a chance at owning a sexy sporty car.

There has to be a way to make it work!

Sobanek

I honestly thought you meant getting a dog to guard your car

colm_mcm

Do you really wanna be carting ramps around and have a dog guard permanently in? Can a dog even walk up or down a ramp?

Whispered

haha yes there are ramps designed for dogs to get in and out of jeeps and onto furniture etc.

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Pet-Supplies-Dog-Car-Ramps/zgbs/pet-supplies/3024186011

They fold down flat.

I don't mind having a guard in all the time, we would only rarely use a back seat as there is only myself and the husband. So I suppose the best bet would be a guard that I leave in most of the time and only take out when we need the back seats and a ramp for getting them in and out.

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