jkspoff Posted April 27, 2006 Report Posted April 27, 2006 We are about to get a dog, and I am looking for a dog cage, I have seen a few on ebay, but what I was wondering is, do they rattle :lol: , anyone any experience, as I hate rattles, and would prefer not to have one if it does. Anyone got the Ford manufactured one ? How does it fit. Thanks. :D Quote
Andrew T Posted April 27, 2006 Report Posted April 27, 2006 I put a few tie-wraps on the corners of the cage and that quelled the rattles. If you need six seats plus the Dog, remove the drivers side rearmost seat as it gives you a critical couple of inches extra space and there is a cage (available from "Pet wolrd" for instance) that exactly fits the gap and gives you enough room for a large Collie or Lab. Another advantage of a crate is it prevents the Dog jumping out and you can load light luggage on top of it. The Ford system is a floor to ceiling divider behind the rear seats, plus a lateral divider for the luggage compartment limiting you to five seats. Cost Quote
mumof4 Posted April 27, 2006 Report Posted April 27, 2006 I got a puppy cage...going free if you want..seen some use..but it works fine. Quote
Masked Marauder Posted April 27, 2006 Report Posted April 27, 2006 I got a puppy cage...going free if you want..seen some use..but it works fine. I thought you had a smashing pair of puppies? Quote
mumof4 Posted April 27, 2006 Report Posted April 27, 2006 ruddy eck.......smashing aye when i run when they whack me in the face........how do you know any way?????dont think ive flashed em recently???? :ph34r: :lol: Quote
dave_m Posted April 28, 2006 Report Posted April 28, 2006 I have a large dog cage in mine that takes up the entire space where the two rear seats sit, it did rattle a bit but as someone else suggested put Cable ties round it and it will be fine Quote
Steve S. Posted April 30, 2006 Report Posted April 30, 2006 You won't be able to hear the rattles for the f....ing dog barking! I wish we'd got another cat! Steve S. Quote
Masked Marauder Posted April 30, 2006 Report Posted April 30, 2006 Cats look down on you, dogs look up to you! Quote
Steve S. Posted April 30, 2006 Report Posted April 30, 2006 Yes, they both have that smug look on their faces when you're cleaning their crap up!! Bless!! Steve S. Quote
jkspoff Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Posted May 1, 2006 Thanks for advice, we must be mad, a gaggle of kids, a cat, some fish, guinee pigs and now a large dog........ :D oh the joys of family life.........., but an ideal car to fit it all in ! :D maybe start looking at a transit...... :lol: Thanks for the offer mumof4 but I think we will go straight for a full size divider. Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 no worries.....i think the larger the family..the more pets we seem to aquire!!we seem to keep adopting goldfish at the mo...ruddy dog is moulting that much im surprised hes got any hair left so ive banned him from the car !! :D :D Quote
jkspoff Posted May 1, 2006 Author Report Posted May 1, 2006 They want one of these now, yes I know it'll grow into a big dog and I'll be the one walking, feeding it, clearing up after it etc etc ! :D Quote
mumof4 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Posted May 1, 2006 Yep, know that feeling well...kids want a dog (and hubby..and no i dont mean me!!!!!!!)..say they will look after it etc...and muggins here is the one who does it all..and the wee mutt repays me with lots of poo to clear up!!!lovely. :D cute pup!! :D Quote
Guest kenji4444 Posted May 2, 2006 Report Posted May 2, 2006 Hey, we've got a new dog (new dog=cocker spaniel pup) and a cage in the Gal. Got one of these http://www.vcsaunders.co.uk/DogGuardsT4.htmlIt's mint...no rattles...no fuss...only touches roof and floor, where there's big rubber bungie feet....takes out easily, if you want to use load space. No probs. You can get 'em cheaper on Ebay I think as well. ken. Quote
Guest kenji4444 Posted May 2, 2006 Report Posted May 2, 2006 OK...sorry...not a cage as such...a GUARD!! k. Quote
Marky Posted May 4, 2006 Report Posted May 4, 2006 JK Don't waste your money!!! We've got a St Bernard (and a staff cross) and with seats 6 & 7 taken outthe middle row of seats are that high that they won't even attempt toget over them! A as your new pup will know no different you won't havea problem (apart from walking an 11 stone animal that wants to meet everyoneand everything!!) Good luck with your new arrival !!! Marky Quote
Andrew T Posted May 5, 2006 Report Posted May 5, 2006 the middle row of seats are that high that they won't even attempt to get over them! If they are bitches yes, but you'd be amazed what a dog can do if he gets a sniff of bitch on heat outside the car. Our Arthritic 14 year old Collie (who had to be lifted into the boot) managed to scramble over them and out through the drivers door when he thought he was on the sniff of a promise! Quote
Guest Cepheus Posted May 5, 2006 Report Posted May 5, 2006 We thought of getting a dog guard or cage for our beagle, but settled on a Quote
dave_m Posted May 6, 2006 Report Posted May 6, 2006 My doggy Rosie as a puppy practising for the andrex advert :blink: It was great when she was so small, she is a lot bigger now and she goes in the cage as i feel its safer and more comfortable for her :huh: Quote
steve67car Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 dave your pup looks just like our old rottie but with a tail (am i right? ;) ) Quote
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