Keeping it like new - Road trip with a dog

[Revvdmedia]

We have a road trip planned next month and I'd prefer to take the Stinger over the SUV. I try my best to keep my interiors as immaculate as possible and not damage anything, since I have to look at it every day. We will have to bring the dog on this trip and I was wondering if anyone has any tips and tricks to keep from acquiring any damage when transporting an animal.

He has a soft crate that I'm sure he'll mostly be in, but if he is on my wife's lap at any point, he has a tendency to stand on the center console, or try to get up to the dash to see out the windows. I'm sure the solution is have him in the crate as much as possible, but I'm sure it's inevitable that the wife will say he needs a break. I was thinking of putting a blanket over most of the center console area and tasking the wife with keeping him off the dash and doors (because of nails). Also there is the ingress/egress in and out the crate, which I think means just being careful during.

He's a small dog (15lbs) but full of P&V. Normally, the rule is he doesn't go in my cars since I actually care about keeping them in good condition (also for resell value).

Any other tips? I know this seems a bit OCD but it's just me, lol. I don't want my interior looking like my wife's....lol.

 

[BertBert2019GT]

two words


dog booties

 

[Revvdmedia]

two words


dog booties

That's actually a pretty darn good idea! lol

 

[BertBert2019GT]

or after reading the sock thread—use socks!!

 

[cncBilly]

We have a road trip planned next month and I'd prefer to take the Stinger over the SUV. I try my best to keep my interiors as immaculate as possible and not damage anything, since I have to look at it every day. We will have to bring the dog on this trip and I was wondering if anyone has any tips and tricks to keep from acquiring any damage when transporting an animal.

He has a soft crate that I'm sure he'll mostly be in, but if he is on my wife's lap at any point, he has a tendency to stand on the center console, or try to get up to the dash to see out the windows. I'm sure the solution is have him in the crate as much as possible, but I'm sure it's inevitable that the wife will say he needs a break. I was thinking of putting a blanket over most of the center console area and tasking the wife with keeping him off the dash and doors (because of nails). Also there is the ingress/egress in and out the crate, which I think means just being careful during.

He's a small dog (15lbs) but full of P&V. Normally, the rule is he doesn't go in my cars since I actually care about keeping them in good condition (also for resell value).

Any other tips? I know this seems a bit OCD but it's just me, lol. I don't want my interior looking like my wife's....lol.

I also have a small dog(5.4 pounds)that goes everywhere with me. He can be a royal p.i.t.a. in the car. In the back, in the front, back to the back no front no look out the side window. When we got the Stinger and the horse power that comes with it my foot seemed to get a bit heavier so wifey put the foot down on My Dog wondering in the car. One of her better foot down moves actually. Anyway we ended up buying a doggie car seat for him so now I have him in the front beside me tethered to his booster seat which is tethered to the car seat. Makes for a much more peaceful drive with wifey in the back. Google "doggie booster seat" / doggie car seat you will see lots pop up. Good luck and enjoy your road trip. Cheers

 

[TwiceStung]

There’s those doggy hammocks as I call them for the back seat.....straps attach over the front seat and rear seat head rests I think. Helps contain hair and drool and anything else that might, um, come up.

 

[Nasscar]

Good luck keeping the trim like new if he wanders around the car. They don't know any better. Best idea would be the crate and give him plenty of exercise and pee stops on the way.

 

[Legendsk]

My best friend GSD 130# loves to travel. I have a rear seat protector that hangs from the headrests and elastic bands hold the front, with straps through pvc tubes 6" long that push down between the seat, seat and back to hold it in place. The passenger seat protector covers the head rest and hangs from it with the same kinds of other place holding. Quick and easy to put in or roll up and put in the trunk. I keep his nails trimmed pretty short and give him free rein. He spends a lot of time standing back feet on rear seat, front feet on console, nose on the windshield or head out the sun roof if it's open. Lots of slobers and nose prints, with mountains of hair, but it's easy to clean up and the enjoyment of having him along makes it well worth while.

 

[Flameangel]

I have a big and medium sized dogs, they don’t go in the Stinger, they go in hubby’s Cerato .I have a rubber, waterproof back seat protector, it has two clips that fasten around the head rests and as added protection I put a soft blanket over it too.The dogs have a harness each and are fastened in with a small lead that connects to the seatbelt clips.
In Oz animals have to be secured ,they can’t roam freely around the car. They also can’t sit on peoples laps ( some people still do it )

 

[Hockster]

Show the wife what can happen to anything on her lap should an airbag go off. Kennel belted in the back seat is the best place for an animal.

 

[Nasscar]

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I have a big and medium sized dogs, they don’t go in the Stinger, they go in hubby’s Cerato .I have a rubber, waterproof back seat protector, it has two clips that fasten around the head rests and as added protection I put a soft blanket over it too.The dogs have a harness each and are fastened in with a small lead that connects to the seatbelt clips.
In Oz animals have to be secured ,they can’t roam freely around the car. They also can’t sit on peoples laps ( some people still do it )

You are a very responsible dog owner Flame. Good to see.