Dog cage in cargo area...

[chitown906]

My fiance and I are looking to purchase a cage for our pitbull so he can come along with us on longer trips. I was thinking something that is easily removable from the back cargo area so that it isn't always up. Has anyone here owned one of these, if so could you give me your experiences and also possibly your suggestions on brand and what not.

Thanks again


Chi_Town

 

[retorq]

I had a grille that setup in the back and kept my dog in the back, not in a cage. I got mine from a decomissioned Sheriff's K9 unit here locally when it was taken out of service.

Pics of pitty??

 

[Smasal]

I just used a dog barrier. Advanced Autoparts carries them for around $40. Then I had a cargo liner obviously. And I have an English Mastiff named Diesel, if it will contain him, It will contain any dog.

 

[TTZ06]

We put our dogs in a cage when we take them to the beach

 

[DefendHawaii]

I have two malamutes and they would not be happy in a cage. They are content in back seat. I can put two XL Kennels in the trunk though that is always an option

 

[99Yuk]

I too take my dogs on LONG ROAD TRIPS.

I only used the cage when we were on the ferry, and they had to be placed in the onboard kennel, otherwise I packed the gear on top of the roof and in a custom plywood box that I made for a trailer hitch basket. That left the entire rear area for the kids and dogs and plenty of comforters and pillows for all.


EDIT: Besides, I couldn't put my dogs in a cage on a long road trip... they are so cute....

 

[Rossbar]

Mine is similar to the wire crate posted by TTZ06, it almost fills the back cargo area of my 98 2dr Tahoe, and it holds a large german shepherd with room to spare. it measures 42" L X 28" W X 31" H

http://www.petco.com/product/7491/Precision-Pet-2-Door-Great-Crates.aspx

 

[DefendHawaii]

Has anyone used thetrunk area fence guard? Found one for 20.00 on CL made for 95-99 Tahoe

 

[chitown906]

The thing for us is our staffshire doesn't know how to relax in the hoe and we want to be able to take both him and our puppy when we go on trips . The cage thing wont work for us with a 100lb dog and another 80+ dog once she grows up. I was thinking that divider style cage thing that just blocks them from going forward and a rubber mat under a xl pet pillow.

I do however like the rear storage idea u have YUK.

CHI_TOWN

 

[chitown906]

And our hoe was mainly bought so we could start a family and u can't see a better vehicle more fitting for that job

CHI_TOWN