Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Just wondering how different people transport their beloved huskies. Up until today, we only had a saloon so Teeko has a seatbelt and sits on the back seat. We have just bought an estate car so that both dogs can be in the boot. But, I still would feel better if they were secured (like with a seatbelt) in some way so that they would be safe in the event of an accident. Any ideas? So how do you protect yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephona Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Well, we (usually) travel with a crate in the boot and that's where he is. If not, on the back seat, with a harness attached to one of the seats, not only in case something happens, but if he is not restrained, he will keep moving and generally, being annoying for the driver. Basically, we attach a leash to the harness and we tie it to one of the headrests. I think this would work for the dogs being in the booth as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Mine are both lose in the back of the estate have not had a problem yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 u can get crates for the boot (if u can find sum big enuf for them that will fit in the estate blaze is usually in the back with me holding onto him - he can rip a dog guard down skyla just lies down n chills on the backseat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Moving about isn't the problem. It's simply a concern of them not being unrestrained....accident happens...dogs are flung in whichever direction...out a window....crashing into the back of a solid seat...etc. Trying to think of a way to connect the normal seatbelt harness to something in the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys Dad Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 We used to just pass a spare seatbelt through the lead / harness for safety although Molly just chills on the back seat - either laying down or looking out of the window. She recognises when we get near her favourite woods! We now have this - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00422L57Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I can if I wanted to use the rear seatbelt around the back of the seat and use it that way unless offcourse there is somebody sitting there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nothing to attach ratchet straps to in the back? (assuming that the boot is the back...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 We have a gate across the storage compartment of our Jeep to keep the dogs back there. I'm not sure how we'd secure dog harnesses back there but it's been on my mind. The gate just keeps them out of the front - it won't prevent them from bouncing around in a wreck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys Dad Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I have a 'boot guard' thingy, just haven't got round to fitting it yet... she prefers being on the back seat (the car is old enough for that not to be a problem) with her 'human mum' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nothing to attach ratchet straps to in the back? (assuming that the boot is the back...) Whats a ratchet strap? (sorry bit dim!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Whats a ratchet strap? (sorry bit dim!) THAT is a ratchet strap...we use them to secure the crates in the back of the truck...but if you can find something to attach them to in the boot type thing you can make sure that they're secured in the event of an accident or the like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 THAT is a ratchet strap...we use them to secure the crates in the back of the truck...but if you can find something to attach them to in the boot type thing you can make sure that they're secured in the event of an accident or the like... Hmmm...that might just work. There are some handle thingies on the backs of the seats for folding them. Too low to just attach a seatbelt harness but these straps may work. Thanks! I'll get looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hmmm...that might just work. There are some handle thingies on the backs of the seats for folding them. Too low to just attach a seatbelt harness but these straps may work. Thanks! I'll get looking. You should be able to find them at any tool store, or auto parts store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Woop. 2 Mini ratchet straps purchased and on way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky princess Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 crates in the mushing van (made bespoke by a local engineer) and in the car i have the barjo system whihc is fab- ( front, back guard with a divide) - . its expensive but i managed to get 2nd hand. altho i got this much cheaper if i changed my car i would defo have a similar system http://www.barjo.co.uk/ there is a good 2nd hand market so worth keeping an eye out on ebay and fleamarket as they are vehicle specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psykamaholik Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 In my 4WD wagon Phantom rides in the cargo area tied to one of the cargo points in such a way he cant get into the back seat, if there was an accident he could only move about 200-300mm before hitting the back of the seat which shouldn't hurt him. In my dual cab work ute, again tied to a cargo point really close to the cab and with just enough lead that he could lay against the back of the cab. There's 2 big toolboxes he can't get over on either side too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky princess Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 dont forget how heavy a child becomes if they are not strapped in, so the same for your dog. they could easily kill you if not kept secure. if using somesort of strapping always use a harness and not use a collar as that would just break the dogs neck in an accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephona Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 The idea of having an accident with the dog in the car really terrifies me. Realistically speaking, even if properly restrained, a dog is much less safe in a car than a human is. While having a crate in the boot is really convenient, I can't help thinking of what would happen if somebody hit us in the rear of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 dont forget how heavy a child becomes if they are not strapped in, so the same for your dog. they could easily kill you if not kept secure. if using somesort of strapping always use a harness and not use a collar as that would just break the dogs neck in an accident I agree entirely. i remember a fire brigade talk on one of my teaching practises where they told us that ina 30mph crash a box of tissues on your parcel shelf will hit you with the same force as being hit by a brick. And a 2 year old child....is equivalent to being hit by a baby elephant. Scary thought. I suppose there is always riska nd you can only do as much as possible to keep everyone safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I agree entirely. i remember a fire brigade talk on one of my teaching practises where they told us that ina 30mph crash a box of tissues on your parcel shelf will hit you with the same force as being hit by a brick. And a 2 year old child....is equivalent to being hit by a baby elephant. Scary thought. [...] That's not true. A tissuebox might fly fast but it has no weight whatsoever. Even the Mythbusters tested it and after the crash the tissuebox even stayed intact after the crash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's not true. A tissuebox might fly fast but it has no weight whatsoever. Even the Mythbusters tested it and after the crash the tissuebox even stayed intact after the crash! Good to know!!! I've had a fear of tissue boxes ever since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 mine are in purpose built cages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolae Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 keisha wears a harness in the back of the car thats fastened tp the seatbelt. she has no choice but to sit or lie in the position i put her in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 We've got a Barjo type ultrastrong cage in the back of the car (if we're just taking a couple of dogs out) and our van is caged out with 7 cages (each big enough for 2 - unless we take the Leonberger with us and she gets a cage to herself) so we can take them all out with us safely. Our cages are all along one wall of the van, so we have access to them from front or back if we need it. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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