What do Dog Owners do to protect your car's interiors?

[T]

GF has a WRX wagon (still haven't found a good steel interior fence for
same), and the pups have nails that don't retract, don't-cha know.

Any good tips n' tricks for long term dog/Subaru ownership?


TBerk

 

[powertrain]

GF has a WRX wagon (still haven't found a good steel interior fence
for same), and the pups have nails that don't retract, don't-cha know.

Any good tips n' tricks for long term dog/Subaru ownership?

Shoot the dog. Or get a Baja...

 

[Harvey]

How about crates for the dogs?

 

[Le Bernadin]

Shoot the dog. Or get a Baja...

What reaction did you anticipate receiving to this when you typed it? Has
it lived up to expectations?

 

[Edward Hayes]

DeNail the dogs

 

[powertrain]

What reaction did you anticipate receiving to this when you typed it?
Has it lived up to expectations?

Dunno. You're asking the wrong person. Best vehicle to have with a dog
is a pick-up truck.

 

[Greg]

I've had good success with thick towels on the seats. You can get a color
that matches or contrasts to suit your style.

 

[T]

Dunno. You're asking the wrong person. Best vehicle to have with a dog
is a pick-up truck.

Not very useful suggestions. I think the wrong person answered in your case.


Thx most every body else.

TBerk

 

[ThaDriver]

If you look around you should be able to find a heavy duty rubber rear mat for your WRX (I would think). They make them that partially cover the sides in case of spills. The mesh fence is also a great idea; get one custom built (shouldn't cost that much & your car is worth it).
Other than that; leave the dogs home, buy a $200 car to haul them in, use transport cages, train the dogs to lay in the floorboard.....
;^p
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

 

[Shamus in CO]

I went to a local fabric store and got a couple yards of fleece fabric to
cover the rear seat that was almost an exact match to my interior(they have
TONS of colors). The lady there said it would be a "hair magnet" and sure
enough it is, but it traps the hair to it, not the rest of the interior. Of
course, keeping the mutt in the back seat and not up in front with me is
another problem. Got a barrier for that one!

 

[Michael Tomlinson]

Subaru sell a seat protector that goes across the back seat and straps
around the various headrests... it seems to work quite well; it's a 'furry'
one (they sell different versions) which means that our dog and two cats can
get a good grip when we're driving.
Michael

 

[Alan]

Your dog should be "seat" belted in. This will serve many purposes: Save his
life in an accident, keeps him in the back seat, makes it harder for him to
wreck the car. There are special seat belt harnesses available.

 

[Edward Hayes]

You are right on Alan. Many states require that pets be secured when not
caged and then only in the rear of the vehicle.

 

[Del]

GF has a WRX wagon (still haven't found a good steel interior fence for
same), and the pups have nails that don't retract, don't-cha know.

Any good tips n' tricks for long term dog/Subaru ownership?


TBerk

ah dont you just love the juvenile advice you get on this group.I had a
major problem before christmas when our German Shepherd broke the dog guard
in my Legacy Wagon and ate the front door trim panels. I have owned a
variety of cars and had different guards (grilles) my experience is that
the motor- spares shop guards with moveable side pieces are about as much
use as chocolate against a determined
dog.Single piece units that bolt on are the best coupled with a fitted
loadspace bag/cover to prevent hairs and mud sticking to everywhere or
better a flight box although that might not be an option with the sloping
rear window in the Impreza. My Springers ( gundogs) were never that much of
a problem but GSDs are a whole different ball game
Derek

 

[T]

ah dont you just love the juvenile advice you get on this group.

<snip>

Yep.

Right now they are getting around loose on short trips or caged in a
soft kennel on mid to longer trips.

I like the vest w/ bungee cord idea, these are medium size dogs, not big
demon eating Rotts.

Also the fitted covers are appealing, still looking for them.

TBerk

 

[Steve Bukosky]

In my Forster I have an aftermarket divider that uses two threaded
rods to press the divider against the cieling while the rods press
against the floor. It works well but my Husky behaves well and
doesn't try to defeat it. My intention was to keep him from flying
into the passenger compartment on hard braking.