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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
really depends on the owner/dog relationship. ( I would never have needed to put my dog in a crate )
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19th Feb 2013 3:49 pm |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
I agree with a dog that doesn't behave in a car whereas my dog knows it is his space and happily sits/lies in the back, has never tried to climb over the seats even without the guard in place.
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19th Feb 2013 4:19 pm |
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kuaka Member Since: 23 Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 32 |
My dog is happy to lie down in the cargo area and remain there without protest. However, when I had to bring a friend's dog along for the ride, I hadn't yet backed out of the driveway when the dog had vaulted the back seats and was halfway to the front seats before I realized why people install the floor-to-ceiling guards. 2013 LR2 HSE LUX: 2.0L I4; Barolo Black, Ebony Windsor Leather; Navigation, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Pack, Piano Black Trim. |
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19th Feb 2013 4:56 pm |
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JST Member Since: 01 Nov 2011 Location: Lizant Posts: 1098 |
It is not just about dog behaviour. As EY alluded to, in the event of an accident, even a small dog hitting you in the back of the head can do serious damage so imagine what a flying lab/GS etc. could do! John
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19th Feb 2013 6:15 pm |
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garioch43 Member Since: 24 Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 158 |
My pooch is quite happy to stay in the boot space. She wears a harness which attaches to one of the anchor points, which acts as a "seat belt" for her and our safety.
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20th Feb 2013 3:53 pm |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 |
As already said in an accident a dog flying at you can do a lot of damage,my springer is happy to travel in the back and never jumps over the seats but I always use a lintran box as it is safer for both of us. |
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20th Feb 2013 4:02 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
What a fine looking animal, if she ever tires of sitting in your boot space she can try mine |
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20th Feb 2013 4:33 pm |
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toeknee Member Since: 14 Feb 2009 Location: out and about Posts: 1509 |
we are using a create from TransK9
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20th Feb 2013 5:11 pm |
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janderson41 Member Since: 11 Mar 2012 Location: Howwood Renfrewshire Posts: 437 |
Can I put my tuppenceworth in here. Actually I have a disco 1.
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20th Feb 2013 5:54 pm |
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Ghyllie Member Since: 19 Jul 2011 Location: Over looking Loch Ness with Nessie by my side Posts: 159 |
Mine wear harnesses and travel on the back seat of the freeby (on a big rubber backed picnic blanket), dont like the idea of my dogs traveling while in a crumple zone as you dont know what kind of idiot is coming up behind you.
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20th Feb 2013 7:20 pm |
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realspeed Member Since: 26 Mar 2011 Location: East Sussex Posts: 574 |
Just to remind everyone the law clearly states dogs must be restrained away from the driver.So on this basis if involved in an accident and there is a dog unrestrained it could be looked on in law that you were to blame, no matter how the accident occurred.
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20th Feb 2013 11:14 pm |
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2177 |
[quote="] ....dont like the idea of my dogs traveling while in a crumple zone as you dont know what kind of idiot is coming up behind you.
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21st Feb 2013 5:25 am |
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Ghyllie Member Since: 19 Jul 2011 Location: Over looking Loch Ness with Nessie by my side Posts: 159 |
I was just generalising about the CZ, I had a similar experience a few years back when someone went into the back of my old cavalier at about 70mph and rear end all but disappeared the dog was on the back seat but still got injured as a suit case tried to make its way from the back to the front, I know that cars have improved regarding CZs and seat safety but that experience is the one I always relate to but as you say there are plenty of other things in the car to worry about also and we dont give it a second thought until the subject is raised on forums like this. Ghyllie oo! Shiney! ____________________________________________ 55 Nissan Navara SE Black - My Toy. 08 Freelander 2 XS Santorini Black - Her Majesty's Toy. |
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21st Feb 2013 6:11 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Just to clarify, there is no UK law regarding the restraining of dogs in a car but there is 'advice' in the Highway Code, This 'advice' is not law but if not followed could be used against you in the event of an accident. So no copper is going to pull you over for an unrestrained pet in your car, what you do is your choice. |
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21st Feb 2013 7:43 am |
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