Dog barriers for SUV

fireworksinjuly · 05-14-2006, 08:40 AM

OK. Now that we have an SUV I want to get one of those barrier things to keep them in the back part.
I was looking on Petco's website for them.
They only had two, one a reader review wasnt so good on (Remington), the other doesnt have any reviews (Four Paws).

Does anyone have these and recomend a good brand, (easy instal, doesnt make noise, works, doesnt move, etc)

Id like it to be relativly in-expensive, but I am will to pay what needs to be payed.

bigdoglover · 05-14-2006, 08:59 AM

I think if you look at petedge.com they might have one or two at a decent price. I've never had the need to have one, so I'm not much help. Did you try just typing in "dog barrier" or any variations of that? Sorry...I'm really no help at all!

Novel · 05-14-2006, 11:24 AM

I bought one when we first got the van, but, we didn't realize we needed the extender down to the floor of the van, and then we just went to crates. So now it collects dust in my basement, we used it for about two weeks. I think I paid 70 bucks for it...wholesale, usually it's $90.
I really liked how easy it was to put in, and it was made of some good quality stuff. The extender we needed was just because we had the van, and it would fit as is, in an SUV because the seat would block the opening... I don't know why I didn't figure that until after we tried to put it in. Plus, there was no drilling, it was just held in place by pressure against the floor and ceiling. It seemed pretty darn stable too.
Here is a pic of the one we got. From JB Wholesale... www.jbpet.com

I noticed they had some reviews of them there too.
http://www.jbpet.com/Shopping/produc...ct_id=181-0123

eagle12167 · 05-14-2006, 12:01 PM

now this is asubject that i can handle. first try jcwhitney.com, or cabellas.com, or you can look at any of the parts companies that sell accessories. not to sure where you live but try the phone book, there are more then likly a place there that you can get one locally, and they can make sure you get the perfect fit. if you are unsure of the dealer you can contact the better buisness burea, and they can ussally tell you if there has been any complaints filled with them.
i hope this will help you.

theGOOCH · 05-15-2006, 11:27 AM

I have one in my Jeep Cherokee similar to the pic Novel put up. It is just pressure mounted so I don't know how its supposed to hold back an 85# dog hurtling against it, but it at least keeps him from wandering around the vehicle. Do they make one that is more functional, yet removable?

fireworksinjuly · 05-15-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by theGOOCH

I have one in my Jeep Cherokee similar to the pic Novel put up. It is just pressure mounted so I don't know how its supposed to hold back an 85# dog hurtling against it, but it at least keeps him from wandering around the vehicle. Do they make one that is more functional, yet removable?

I found one that has a gate the opens in the middle so dogs can still get in the backseat if you allow them to. However, from what I can see it looks like it obstructs your rear view mirror view kinda bad.

Mine only weigh 55 and 65 pounds, but im sure it will still have the same outcome if they hurdle against it. Lukcly both of mine are relativly relaxed and I doubt they would try. I just want to keep their muddy paws in the back part rather on my seats. Especially if they happen to step in feces rather then mud. lol.

Checkers · 05-15-2006, 12:12 PM

From what I have seen there are three basic types... the kind pictured with a wire mesh...the kind with inch bars instead (I had this kind with my last SUV and it really did ubstruct your rear view quite a bit) and I just saw on Petsmart's website a mesh net type. Not sure how the net would work. Would prolly be great for mine because they don't throw themselves at it.. but not sure how great it would be for a larger, more determined dog. When I get some extra cash I may try the net type for mine just to see... I still have the bar one but don't want to use it because of the poor visibility. I use my rear view mirror way too much for that! Also.. the net one looked like it would be easy to take down and put up for use when the dogs are in the car... but not always there blocking the way when you don't want it. The others are kinda bulky when you do take them down and they don't come down 'really' easy. (Okay.. it's not hard to take them down either but I would much prefer a simple snap to having to climb in the back and sit there unscrewing it.)

The other down side to the rigid ones is if you have a smaller SUV the bars come straight down instead of contouring to the back seat... which means less (sometimes MUCH less) room for the dogs. It doesn't show in the pictures so much but it was something that bugged me about mine.

Here's the link to the other two types not shown on this thread yet...

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2032883&Ne=2

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2032883&Ne=2

Leslie + Chessies · 05-15-2006, 12:19 PM

This is the one we use:

It works well, is easy to get in and out of the car. Only had one issue with it- when we first got it, angry Jasmine would stick her head between the bars and chew the leather seats. Now she's resigned to the fact that she belongs in the back, so she'd stopped the chewing.

theGOOCH · 05-15-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Mine only weigh 55 and 65 pounds, but im sure it will still have the same outcome if they hurdle against it. Lukcly both of mine are relativly relaxed and I doubt they would try. I just want to keep their muddy paws in the back part rather on my seats. Especially if they happen to step in feces rather then mud. lol.

I mean in the event of an accident I don't think there is any protection. They are often portrayed as devices to protect your dog in an accident by keeping him from being thrown. I'm not sure how something that is simply pressure mounted is supposed to do that. It popped out of place one time when I simply had to hit the brakes really hard with no collision.

I think these types of barriers offer zero protection. I would like to find something with a better mounting system, but that could still be removed if you need a lot of cargo room.

fireworksinjuly · 05-15-2006, 01:21 PM

L+C thats the kind I think we may end up getting.

Gooch- I see what you mean. Yea I dont think they provide much along the lines of safty, just confinement.

Barrett · 05-16-2006, 07:46 PM

I have the one L+C has. We use it so the dogs can't get in the back, LOL!! I put the groceries, dog toys and food, and other stuff in the back and Bailey will try to get at everything. Bailey and Lucy chew at their seat belts so they could jump back there. Once I installed the barrier the pups stopped being naughty. That one is super easy to install. I bought one like Novel's ( but cheaper )for the jeep and it was a pain to put together. It came in 3 pieces and I had to put bolts in once I had it spaced properly for my vehicle. The problem was I didn't have enough hands to hold it together while I was attaching the bolts. I messed with it for 4 hours, cussed like a sailor, gave up and had to wait for my husband to come home and help. That's what I get for going for the cheaper version.

WolfRyder · 05-16-2006, 08:13 PM

I have a sedan, my husband has the pickup truck with the bench seat in the back.

I was looking at the barriers for T because he thinks he's a lapdog and should sit in my lap while I drive. At 91 lbs, that's a little much for me to even see around!

I tried the harness and seatbelt system but he figured out how to step on the seatbelt and unhook it, so I'm trying different harness systems.

After reading about visibility problems, I may get a car place to put an anchor in (like they used to have to do for car seats) and loop the harness strap through the anchor. No latches to undo.

I had thought the barriers would be safe, like the seat belt, but after reading here, I realize they're no better than the spring-mounted gate we have up to keep the dogs separated when necessary (or together downstairs when necessary). The cocker has no problem staying put, but one lunge on the gate by the dobie and that gate will slide across the wall.

Hopefully, with the training I'm doing, I can train him to sit/stay (though he slides around even when he's sitting and only the "down" keeps him in one place for any length of time.)

To keep the seats clean, I am saving up for a couple of those washable seat covers.

05-14-2006, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 140	Dog barriers for SUV OK. Now that we have an SUV I want to get one of those barrier things to keep them in the back part. I was looking on Petco's website for them. They only had two, one a reader review wasnt so good on (Remington), the other doesnt have any reviews (Four Paws). Does anyone have these and recomend a good brand, (easy instal, doesnt make noise, works, doesnt move, etc) Id like it to be relativly in-expensive, but I am will to pay what needs to be payed.
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05-14-2006, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 174	I think if you look at petedge.com they might have one or two at a decent price. I've never had the need to have one, so I'm not much help. Did you try just typing in "dog barrier" or any variations of that? Sorry...I'm really no help at all!
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05-14-2006, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-15-2006, 12:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Checkers Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	From what I have seen there are three basic types... the kind pictured with a wire mesh...the kind with inch bars instead (I had this kind with my last SUV and it really did ubstruct your rear view quite a bit) and I just saw on Petsmart's website a mesh net type. Not sure how the net would work. Would prolly be great for mine because they don't throw themselves at it.. but not sure how great it would be for a larger, more determined dog. When I get some extra cash I may try the net type for mine just to see... I still have the bar one but don't want to use it because of the poor visibility. I use my rear view mirror way too much for that! Also.. the net one looked like it would be easy to take down and put up for use when the dogs are in the car... but not always there blocking the way when you don't want it. The others are kinda bulky when you do take them down and they don't come down 'really' easy. (Okay.. it's not hard to take them down either but I would much prefer a simple snap to having to climb in the back and sit there unscrewing it.) The other down side to the rigid ones is if you have a smaller SUV the bars come straight down instead of contouring to the back seat... which means less (sometimes MUCH less) room for the dogs. It doesn't show in the pictures so much but it was something that bugged me about mine. Here's the link to the other two types not shown on this thread yet... http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2032883&Ne=2 http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2032883&Ne=2
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05-15-2006, 01:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 140	L+C thats the kind I think we may end up getting. Gooch- I see what you mean. Yea I dont think they provide much along the lines of safty, just confinement.
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05-14-2006, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Novel Boxer Mom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,884 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 215	I bought one when we first got the van, but, we didn't realize we needed the extender down to the floor of the van, and then we just went to crates. So now it collects dust in my basement, we used it for about two weeks. I think I paid 70 bucks for it...wholesale, usually it's $90. I really liked how easy it was to put in, and it was made of some good quality stuff. The extender we needed was just because we had the van, and it would fit as is, in an SUV because the seat would block the opening... I don't know why I didn't figure that until after we tried to put it in. Plus, there was no drilling, it was just held in place by pressure against the floor and ceiling. It seemed pretty darn stable too. Here is a pic of the one we got. From JB Wholesale... www.jbpet.com I noticed they had some reviews of them there too. http://www.jbpet.com/Shopping/produc...ct_id=181-0123

05-15-2006, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
theGOOCH Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 747 Rep Power: 94	I have one in my Jeep Cherokee similar to the pic Novel put up. It is just pressure mounted so I don't know how its supposed to hold back an 85# dog hurtling against it, but it at least keeps him from wandering around the vehicle. Do they make one that is more functional, yet removable?

05-15-2006, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leslie + Chessies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Coronado CA Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	This is the one we use: It works well, is easy to get in and out of the car. Only had one issue with it- when we first got it, angry Jasmine would stick her head between the bars and chew the leather seats. Now she's resigned to the fact that she belongs in the back, so she'd stopped the chewing.

05-16-2006, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 154	I have the one L+C has. We use it so the dogs can't get in the back, LOL!! I put the groceries, dog toys and food, and other stuff in the back and Bailey will try to get at everything. Bailey and Lucy chew at their seat belts so they could jump back there. Once I installed the barrier the pups stopped being naughty. That one is super easy to install. I bought one like Novel's ( but cheaper )for the jeep and it was a pain to put together. It came in 3 pieces and I had to put bolts in once I had it spaced properly for my vehicle. The problem was I didn't have enough hands to hold it together while I was attaching the bolts. I messed with it for 4 hours, cussed like a sailor, gave up and had to wait for my husband to come home and help. That's what I get for going for the cheaper version.

05-16-2006, 08:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
WolfRyder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 259 Rep Power: 56	I have a sedan, my husband has the pickup truck with the bench seat in the back. I was looking at the barriers for T because he thinks he's a lapdog and should sit in my lap while I drive. At 91 lbs, that's a little much for me to even see around! I tried the harness and seatbelt system but he figured out how to step on the seatbelt and unhook it, so I'm trying different harness systems. After reading about visibility problems, I may get a car place to put an anchor in (like they used to have to do for car seats) and loop the harness strap through the anchor. No latches to undo. I had thought the barriers would be safe, like the seat belt, but after reading here, I realize they're no better than the spring-mounted gate we have up to keep the dogs separated when necessary (or together downstairs when necessary). The cocker has no problem staying put, but one lunge on the gate by the dobie and that gate will slide across the wall. Hopefully, with the training I'm doing, I can train him to sit/stay (though he slides around even when he's sitting and only the "down" keeps him in one place for any length of time.) To keep the seats clean, I am saving up for a couple of those washable seat covers.

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