Anyone transport a dog in their TVR?

Anyone transport a dog in their TVR?

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Dave L

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223 posts

251 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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Quick question that may have been asked before but cant find anything relating to it.

Does anyone take their dog in their TVR.

I have a Tuscan, and a Cocker Spaniel who always goes anywhere that myself and my wife do, but she is so keen to look out the window (prefers looking out the back than forwards or side) and thus is fine in the boot of the Golf or TT, but wont sit on the footwell floor of the Tusc.

Now, the rear shelf of the Tuscan looks to be perfect size for her to comfortably sit on, but I am not prepared to do it unless she is wearing her harness so that she is contained in event of accident and also doesnt do myself or wfie any damage if we brake suddenly etc........

So, is it possible to fit anchor points for her to be attached to?

madbadger

11,555 posts

243 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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Yes.

I have an anchor point through the rear vertical wall between the speakers. I drilled 2 holes and fitted a u bolt to a strengthening bar behind the carpet in the boot.

Fits our lab so should be ok for yours.

kevin63

4,661 posts

252 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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madbadger said:
Yes.

I have an anchor point through the rear vertical wall between the speakers. I drilled 2 holes and fitted a u bolt to a strengthening bar behind the carpet in the boot.

Fits our lab so should be ok for yours.
And Ruby is one very proud dog.


bobfather

11,171 posts

254 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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Tethered by harness to a spreader bar attached to the rear frame


T66ORA

3,474 posts

256 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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TVR Dogs thread from a couple of years ago.
http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&amp...

spend

12,581 posts

250 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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bobfather said:
Tethered by harness to a spreader bar attached to the rear frame

Aye, the dog has to keep Bob on a very tight leash to stop him wandering off / jumping out....

hehe

bobfather

11,171 posts

254 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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hehehehe

1Dog74

146 posts

168 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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Not technically anchored as such, more a case of held in position by g-force!



Edited by 1Dog74 on Thursday 2nd December 13:20

Dave L

Original Poster:

223 posts

251 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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Love the photos (reminding me of summer) and the link to the previous thread. Thanks for that.

Sounds straight forward enough so a little winter project I think.

markreilly

795 posts

171 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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I find velcroing to the roof is as handy as any !

robsco

7,822 posts

175 months

Thursday 2nd December 2010
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kevin63 said:
madbadger said:
Yes.

I have an anchor point through the rear vertical wall between the speakers. I drilled 2 holes and fitted a u bolt to a strengthening bar behind the carpet in the boot.

Fits our lab so should be ok for yours.
And Ruby is one very proud dog.

I was stunned when I saw this dog hop out of the Tamora at the Malton meet a few weeks ago. So relaxed too! smile

madbadger

11,555 posts

243 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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robsco said:
kevin63 said:
madbadger said:
Yes.

I have an anchor point through the rear vertical wall between the speakers. I drilled 2 holes and fitted a u bolt to a strengthening bar behind the carpet in the boot.

Fits our lab so should be ok for yours.
And Ruby is one very proud dog.

I was stunned when I saw this dog hop out of the Tamora at the Malton meet a few weeks ago. So relaxed too! smile
biggrin

Pic from Malton.



You still can't actually see the bracket though. I'll take a picture of it at some point.

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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When I had a Chimaera, I had a plate made up which went underneath the top mount for the nearside seat belt and then used a regular car harness for the dog (Labradoodle) which attached to the plate with a short strap with carabiner clips at both ends.

The dog could then keep the harness on for the journey....and have a lead attached when a call of nature occured en route! Simples!

Dixie's (the dog) preferred travel position was backside on rearshelf and paws on centre console...must have been a vibration/heat thing! (or else a good view through the windscreen)

Nick

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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When I had a Chimaera, I had a plate made up which went underneath the top mount for the nearside seat belt and then used a regular car harness for the dog (Labradoodle) which attached to the plate with a short strap with carabiner clips at both ends.

The dog could then keep the harness on for the journey....and have a lead attached when a call of nature occured en route! Simples!

Dixie's (the dog) preferred travel position was backside on rearshelf and paws on centre console...must have been a vibration/heat thing! (or else a good view through the windscreen)

Nick

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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When I had a Chimaera, I had a plate made up which went underneath the top mount for the nearside seat belt and then used a regular car harness for the dog (Labradoodle) which attached to the plate with a short strap with carabiner clips at both ends.

The dog could then keep the harness on for the journey....and have a lead attached when a call of nature occured en route! Simples!

Dixie's (the dog) preferred travel position was backside on rearshelf and paws on centre console...must have been a vibration/heat thing! (or else a good view through the windscreen)

Nick

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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When I had a Chimaera, I had a plate made up which went underneath the top mount for the nearside seat belt and then used a regular car harness for the dog (Labradoodle) which attached to the plate with a short strap with carabiner clips at both ends.

The dog could then keep the harness on for the journey....and have a lead attached when a call of nature occured en route! Simples!

Dixie's (the dog) preferred travel position was backside on rearshelf and paws on centre console...must have been a vibration/heat thing! (or else a good view through the windscreen)

Nick

spend

12,581 posts

250 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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Dixie was obviously intensely interested in keeping count of your repetitions, having had a significant wager on 5 at Ladbrokes wink

MnS

393 posts

242 months

Friday 3rd December 2010
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Nice pics, Woody used to go on the parcel shelf when little(was he ever)then progressed to passenger seat with harness, would have to take the seat out now for him...... but he still likes the parcel shelf

YRRunner

1,652 posts

215 months

Saturday 4th December 2010
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I love Newfoundlands. They are the greatest breed of dog on the planet.

quattrophenia

1,103 posts

197 months

Sunday 5th December 2010
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I asked this question a few months ago and am still considering the best way to secure a harnessing point. If you search "Dogs and Chims" there are some ideas and amusing photos.