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Roob
Member Since: 28 Jun 2014
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Hi all,
I've had a poke around but didn't quite find what I was after so I thought I would ask. I *think* this would be the right section to ask.
So, we have welcomed to the family a yellow Labrador pup (currently 3 months) and I am looking at how I can safely and comfortably transport him in the D3. This would be a combination of distance for holidays and potentially some off roading on said holidays.
Currently, I have a front runner draw system and a Mantec load lugga in the back. I am trying to work out if there is a cage that is suitable to fit either in the gap between or will fit well if I remove the load lugga (i'm reluctant to loose the draws).
This would need to be half the boot width as there is plans for a fridge / slider to go on the right hand side of the boot.
Keen to hear what setup other people have.
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 2nd Dec 2019 6:40 pm |
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Roob
Member Since: 28 Jun 2014
Location: Suffolk
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Just an after thought, I did wonder about putting a dog guard in and letting the dog sit on top of the FR Draws next to the fridge (provided he doesn't help himself to the contents).
This would certainly be the easier option!
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| 2nd Dec 2019 6:48 pm |
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gje
Member Since: 09 Mar 2014
Location: world
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Check out transk9 dog cages..
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| 2nd Dec 2019 6:53 pm |
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Gorilla63
Member Since: 18 May 2019
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Roob wrote:Just an after thought, I did wonder about putting a dog guard in and letting the dog sit on top of the FR Draws next to the fridge (provided he doesn't help himself to the contents).
This would certainly be the easier option!
That would be the most comfortable solution I reckon. Have a travelling dog bedd that you can pop into the back and your dog will think it's a home away from home - with the right coaching you could even get the dog to sleep in there too...
Dog crates are also a solution, but IMO they stress dogs out more than having them getting used to their own space in the rear behind a dog screen.
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| 2nd Dec 2019 7:00 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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I’d rather have a stressed dog than a dead dog. I’ve heard of too many dogs escaping from crashed cars and run over. A cage contains the dog in a protected space and gives you somewhere to put the dog out of harms way. A decent cage like TransK9 or Lintran have good resell values and TransK9 do good half boot cages too. You’ve just spent a grand or so on a puppy, it’s going to cost many thousands more over it’s lifetime, protect it and give it the safety it deserves. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 2nd Dec 2019 7:53 pm |
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gje
Member Since: 09 Mar 2014
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^ Trans k9 'crash test' all their crates as well.
Plus if the dog is house crate trained then I think its easier for them to get used to in the car. None of my sheps have ever had any issies being 'crated'.... IMHO
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| 2nd Dec 2019 8:09 pm |
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Gorilla63
Member Since: 18 May 2019
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Pelyma wrote:I’d rather have a stressed dog than a dead dog. I’ve heard of too many dogs escaping from crashed cars and run over. A cage contains the dog in a protected space and gives you somewhere to put the dog out of harms way. A decent cage like TransK9 or Lintran have good resell values and TransK9 do good half boot cages too. You’ve just spent a grand or so on a puppy, it’s going to cost many thousands more over it’s lifetime, protect it and give it the safety it deserves.
Each to their own. Do what you feel is best, but in a crash your dog is no better off in a box - and if you're buying it for resale value, that just doesn't make sense. I've always felt better with my dogs in a rear section of the vehicle which was decked out specifically for them, they also were far more relaxed - they were comfortable and it was a home away from home on extended trips. Dogs also get used to being in crates, but I've never liked them for travel.
At the end of the day, it makes no difference, all that matters is your peace of mind and the dogs stress free space. Do what you feel is right, there's not really a right answer.
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| 2nd Dec 2019 8:34 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
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It is a labrador, hence it will eat anyhing, anywhere, anytime, so your fridge idea is doomed 
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| 2nd Dec 2019 8:40 pm |
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14 month old Husky/Vizsla loves his transK9 crate in the car. Didn’t want him chewing the seatbelts, and he goes in, sits down and mostly goes to sleep. Long drives no problem so far.
Bizarrely hated his bigger cage in the house and got really stressed. All good now, he loves his big cushions as his bed, usually sleeps in the upstairs hallway. Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 2nd Dec 2019 9:17 pm |
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Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
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lynalldiscovery wrote:It is a labrador, hence it will eat anyhing, anywhere, anytime, so your fridge idea is doomed
That's a bit of a myth. Some are like that, many are not.
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| 2nd Dec 2019 9:36 pm |
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Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
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Gorilla63 wrote:Pelyma wrote:I’d rather have a stressed dog than a dead dog. I’ve heard of too many dogs escaping from crashed cars and run over. A cage contains the dog in a protected space and gives you somewhere to put the dog out of harms way. A decent cage like TransK9 or Lintran have good resell values and TransK9 do good half boot cages too. You’ve just spent a grand or so on a puppy, it’s going to cost many thousands more over it’s lifetime, protect it and give it the safety it deserves.
Each to their own. Do what you feel is best, but in a crash your dog is no better off in a box - and if you're buying it for resale value, that just doesn't make sense. I've always felt better with my dogs in a rear section of the vehicle which was decked out specifically for them, they also were far more relaxed - they were comfortable and it was a home away from home on extended trips. Dogs also get used to being in crates, but I've never liked them for travel.
At the end of the day, it makes no difference, all that matters is your peace of mind and the dogs stress free space. Do what you feel is right, there's not really a right answer.
Agreed 
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| 2nd Dec 2019 9:36 pm |
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Slug
Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: East Midlands
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Lintran boxes get my vote.
My lab seems to love being in it, like you say - a home away from home.
Beauty of the Lintran box is that it’s quite light if you want to lift it out & cool during the summer months.
Hold the value well too.
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| 2nd Dec 2019 9:38 pm |
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Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
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Quote:So, we have welcomed to the family a yellow Labrador pup (currently 3 months)
On a side note, be aware that pups of that age are often prone to car sickness. They grow out of it, but can be left with a lingering dislike of car travel. Wait a few months before any bumpy journeys.
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| 2nd Dec 2019 9:39 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
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Gorilla63 wrote:Pelyma wrote:I’d rather have a stressed dog than a dead dog. I’ve heard of too many dogs escaping from crashed cars and run over. A cage contains the dog in a protected space and gives you somewhere to put the dog out of harms way. A decent cage like TransK9 or Lintran have good resell values and TransK9 do good half boot cages too. You’ve just spent a grand or so on a puppy, it’s going to cost many thousands more over it’s lifetime, protect and give it the safety it deserves.
Each to their own. Do what you feel is best, but in a crash your dog is no better off in a box - and if you're buying it for resale value, that just doesn't make sense. I've always felt better with my dogs in a rear section of the vehicle which was decked out specifically for them, they also were far more relaxed - they were comfortable and it was a home away from home on extended trips. Dogs also get used to being in crates, but I've never liked them for travel.
At the end of the day, it makes no difference, all that matters is your peace of mind and the dogs stress free space. Do what you feel is right, there's not really a right answer.
Of course it makes a difference in a crash, frightened dogs get out of crashed cars and die. My dogs suffer no stress in cages as they are used to it from being a puppy. Resale value does matter as people change cars. My dogs travel all over the country on a regular basis and many friends travel theirs all over Europe all in cages. The police use cages for their dogs and in fact I can’t think of any professional user beyond sheep dogs that don’t travel long distances that don’t use cages - all for no benefit it would seem. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 2nd Dec 2019 10:02 pm |
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Canburne
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100% correct Paul - there is no better solution than a proper purpose built cage - after nearly 35 years putting dogs in cars it is the correct thing to do. .
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