Dog in trunk? need dog lovers advice

SouthArk370Z · 06-06-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawberger

My Boston Terrier rides shotgun wherever I go. Only downfall is all the little white hairs that get into the nice black interior... But she is my girl...so my car is her car....I would never ...ever put my dog in the trunk...thats just mean IMO

I bought a cheap seat cover for the passenger seat so my Australian Cattle Dog can ride without scratching the seat. Most, but definitely not all, of the hair stays on the cover.

What is mean about about letting a dog ride in the back? Unless it is a big dog, there should be plenty of room.

Shawberger · 06-06-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I bought a cheap seat cover for the passenger seat so my Australian Cattle Dog can ride without scratching the seat. Most, but definitely not all, of the hair stays on the cover.

What is mean about about letting a dog ride in the back? Unless it is a big dog, there should be plenty of room.

Its just my opinion. Now that I think about it I used to keep my American Bulldog in the bed of my truck....so I guess the trunk (hatchback) is no different...to each his own

Nillaz · 06-08-2013, 01:40 AM

I have 2 labs, average size...once's 60 pounds the other is 70 pounds. Once while I was installing my audio system my dog climbed into the footwell and managed to fit so for kicks I let them climb in the trunk to see if they would fit there. Each of them could individually fit back there, but I would never actually drive with either of them like that.

2 reasons. One, the space isn't really big enough. A full size lab most certainly would have to lay down and not move at all for the entire ride. This just seems unnecessarily cruel. Secondly, it's not even remotely safe. If you were to get into an accident, especially in the rear of your car, there is a very real and fairly significant possibility that you are going to kill your dog.

Please don't do this. Labs are awesome dogs and I highly recommend getting one, but do the right thing and get a harness so your dog can enjoy the ride too! If you're worried about your interior a passenger side seat cover or even a blanket should protect it pretty well, though with a larger dog you'll be forever cleaning nose prints off your windows. Best of luck!

Talimac · 06-08-2013, 02:33 AM

My dachshund fits fine, but he's only 13 lbs. He's about 5 inches longer than my shoes and those are size 14s in the back! I doubt you'd want to get a normal sized dog if you expect to drive 'em around in a Z.

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06-08-2013, 01:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nillaz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370Z M6 Sport Rep Power: 3371	I have 2 labs, average size...once's 60 pounds the other is 70 pounds. Once while I was installing my audio system my dog climbed into the footwell and managed to fit so for kicks I let them climb in the trunk to see if they would fit there. Each of them could individually fit back there, but I would never actually drive with either of them like that. 2 reasons. One, the space isn't really big enough. A full size lab most certainly would have to lay down and not move at all for the entire ride. This just seems unnecessarily cruel. Secondly, it's not even remotely safe. If you were to get into an accident, especially in the rear of your car, there is a very real and fairly significant possibility that you are going to kill your dog. Please don't do this. Labs are awesome dogs and I highly recommend getting one, but do the right thing and get a harness so your dog can enjoy the ride too! If you're worried about your interior a passenger side seat cover or even a blanket should protect it pretty well, though with a larger dog you'll be forever cleaning nose prints off your windows. Best of luck!