Rileys mum Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Has anyone used one of those removable pet barriers. Similar to a cargo barrier but the adjustable bars etc. do they stay put? I prefer the idea of a solid cargo barrier however there are times i think being able to easily utilise the full back of the station wagon might be handy, hence wondering about these removable ones. I know they won't be as solid as the perminant ones but would they keep dogs contained on trips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I had one for a couple of days....waste of money! It eats up room in the back as it has to be perpendicular. The dogs could just push through it no matter how tight I made it. A proper bolt in cargo barrier is the only way to go IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) We have one that attaches to the headrests of the back seats for our subaru wagon. Works fine for us - keeps the dogs in the boot and easy to remove (we don't have big dogs tho, about 19 & 22kgs) Edit - it's the 'walkyguard' one Edited January 17, 2012 by Weasels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have the Walkyguard one too and it is good. The only thing is I have to put it in the car backwards for it to fit properly :laugh: But it is sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishm Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have had one in my station wagon for a few years now, and it has never collapsed, my dogs have never tried to push through it though, (whippets and greyhound). They must be installed tightly though, and are easy to remove if you need to, I am a bit paranoid about someone rear ending me and being unable to get the dogs out if the barrier is screwed securely to the car chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smisch Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have one up until now has worked great I just have a hatchback and the dogs travel in the boot due to crates. Only current issue is one side seems to be loosing and not holding in place but I'm yet to take a good look. Mines held up against a 30kg lab so I'm haPpy got sick of him bailing into the back seat when he was buckled in the boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My dogs travel in the back seat with harnesses buckled to the seat belt. However, when they travel in the boot of my wagon, I tether their harness with a lead to the loops near the back door. That way they can't go over to the back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest english.ivy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have one in my Rav 4. Not sturdy due to the shape of the car but my rear seats are always folded up, so that adds extra protaction. If you've ever seen how a Rav 4 looks with the seats folded up. Only cost me $30 and quick and simple to take out if I need to use the back seats. Keeps in a Pointer and Belgian Shepherd but both of mine are good in the car anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileys mum Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 HHmmm thanks guys. I would be using it with the back seats up so would be used to stop them jumping from the back into the back seats eg. block the space above the back seats. might be worth giving a go for the price. My two are generally good in the car and i think the visual barrier could be enough to stop them. thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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