I NEED the center access to the front seat blocked for my Aussie.. How does the center piece attach and is it secure to a pushy dog?
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I don't use the center piece but it connects with buckles to a strap that runs around the head rests of the front seats. It seems to me that it would take a lot of punishment.
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I have a American bulldog and ruined the central piece, because is carton, the bottom part is carton also, my husband bought plywood and he changed it, we haven't changed the front seat access but we bought the leash that you attach to the seat belt so he stays behind.
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Hi Chloe - The center access panel is pretty much a stiff piece of cardboard (or whatever is enclosed in canvas). If the dog is large and pushy enough, it can probably find a way to get past anything blocking the front seat gap. If the dog is respectful of visual barriers and doesn't try to jump over it, this might do the trick.
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You would have to open the seam and pull the belt attachment through it or keep the one side of the cover up so you can attach the belt underneath. The hammock cover for the backseat has the opening already and your dog would be safer in the backseat while you are driving. I even purchased the barrier so my Aussies remain in the back seat and can't try and sit in the front bucket seat. The products are very durable and I've machine washed them multiple times and always hang to dry.
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Just guessing here, but I would think you would have to first release the strap from the front headrest in order to let the dog in. Once the dog is in you could replace the strap over the headrest. I think this should work!
2100349
I have a 24# Cocker Spaniel. The belt hooks right thru the seat belt and the other end just has to be fastened to the harness. My dog can sit, lay down whatever but cannot get off the seat. I feel if was well worth the money. I keep it hooked to the seat belt and when he gets in the car all we have to do is snap it on his harness..
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Les Brewer II is exact on how the car seat is secured. I used mine in a Ford F150 Lariat (full back seat). Works great with 2 larger breed dogs (Rotties).
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Yes that's how I have to use it. My dogs tried hard to get to it and couldn't. Its a hard plastic piece that sits on top of the pad (the pad sits below it and doesn't touch the plastic so they can't pull it out).
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I don't think it will be as secure and may slide around if your dog fidgets. If there is enough of an indentation from top to bottom it may work fine but if it (the seat) is more straight from top to bottom it won't work.
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I have a 2013 equinox, and a 80 lb German Shepard. I have only tried it attached to the back of the front seats, not in the rear cargo area. I found that the bungee cords were not the same as the ones in the directions and I was not able to adjust them, I had to jerry -rig them to the seats. I was also unable to attach this to the bottom of the seats easily. It still moves around attached to the seats, but does keep the dog more seperated from me and . The gate height may not fit in the back cargo area, I will see if I can get this in the way back.
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It has a tension rod that adjusts that runs across the top (works like a shower curtain rod). Their is a rod holder that you can put in (comes with) that will need to be screwed in. I haven't put it in but plan on it as the tension rod slips down due to dogs and us going in and out of it. The sides are used with 3-4 velcros on each side (so they may leave marks after you take the Velcro off, I haven't tried it yet).
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There is a large gap on the sides where the square pole attaches to the head rest. The gap depends on the type of vehicle you have. I have a Toyota Camry and my 20 pd dog can easily jump through to the front seat. She can also get her entire head around to pester my guest in car. I have a normal dog. Not overly ambitious.
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It's relatively easy to get on and off. I have two small dogs and it was a royal pain hooking them both up. Then they'd get tangled because they can hop down off the seats. I don't use it. I just make sure they both stay in the back as I'm not sure this offers enough protection to be worth it for them.
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It has a hook type clasp on the end, you could probably fix something up that would allow you to connect both of then to the security strap. My dog is just under 10 lbs and fits in fine, she is able to lay on her side and extend her legs in it or if curled up she takes up about 1/2 of the space so you might be able to get to 5 lb dogs in it especially is they sleep curled up, 2 could probably set in it for riding.
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The dog does not connect to the actual seat - but the seat belt secures the seat and a strap comes with it to secure the dog to the seat belt. So indirectly the dog is secured in the seat. I like mine - use it all the time with the dog safely secured.
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No, you can't. That's why all 3 of my dogs were able to either jump right over it or scoot under it and into the front seat or even through the sides of it. I wouldn't waste my money on this item.
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This is a strong line which I installed in the back seat of my sedan from edge to edge. It has an attached adjustable leash which I clip to my dog's harness; don't use a collar or he can hang himself. My dog has free range of the back seat and can lie dosn. The attached leash slides along the zip line. Keeps my dog out of the front seat. And easy to attach a regular leash (unclip the zip line leash) when removing the dog from the car. Great on this summer's 2300 mile road trip as well as local trips. I love it!
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my border collie is about 75 lbs and it keeps her from hitting the floor if I stop fast, but she doesnt try to get in the front seat, so if that is what you are asking, I cant help you, I will tell you that I saw something that looked just like this in the Ollies flier that was a little over 12 dollars, just saying!
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Hello BethAnn. Not sure if this will attach correctly if you dont have a separate headrest. Reason is, I clip the upper strap around and under the headrest and it attaches easily but securely like that. What makes the upper strap secure is the fact the part of the seatback near the headrest serves as a stop so the strap doesnt rise up and slide off... If your car has a good seam or indent at that spot, it may work. Otherwise, it may slip off which would make the carrier unstable and fall forward..If your pup is not big or heavy and it doesnt pull on that upper strap, it may keep it in place if you pull it tight and down toward the back of the seat more. My Doggie is just about 7 lbs. Perhaps you may retrofit this by somehow locking in the upper with the lower strap to secure it from sliding up and off ...When I have my pup in it I have to say it is a wonderful safe ride. I dont use a collar but a doggie harness and it clips right to the seat. Doggie can not jump or fall out. The only thing with using it is when someone wants to ride in the front with me, I have to remove the seat. Never tried the back seat. You might have more luck that way...and it might be a tighter fit. I think I would try it if the return policy (should it not work) is fair and inexpensive...I love mine. Good Luck!