Livingthedream11
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Looking for any suggestions on a good way to gate off the dogs from the driver area while driving. Are dogs want to be as close as possible and would probably find themselves comfortable on the dash of our 2006 Pace Arrow - which won't do. We have 2 min. American Eskimos. Wondering if anyone has figured out a cheap and inexpensive way of blocking dogs from the driver/passenger area while driving?
We are about to set out on full timing and will eventually train them, but need something to use to start out with.
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hallock5
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Pet kennels for training. As soon as they cross the imaginary line, back to confinement.
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fordsooperdooty
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This is a 8' wide 27" tall "baby gate"...made for dogs too! HERE!
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Livingthedream11
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They area already kennel trained, however we won't be able to fit their current cages in the motor home, really wish we could. They are smart dogs as a breed so I am hoping this won't be to much of an issue but want to be prepared.
Thank you.
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corgi-traveler
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Please don't let your dogs ride loose in a moving vehicle. It is no safer for them than for a baby of the same weight. Use a crate or a seatbelt harness.
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mockturtle
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I keep my dog in a secured soft crate while I'm driving. Otherwise, he'd be in my lap.
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AstroRig57
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We use Kurgo Harnesses, and seatbelts to secure our dogs. If you note, they also make barriers.
The 135 lb, 29" tall at the shoulder beast, is secured to a couch seat belt with enough slack that she can lay with her head not quite between the two cab seats but can't come any further forward. When she lays down, the driver or passenger can reach slightly back to pet her head when she is feeling anxious (or car sick).
The dachshund usually rides in someone's lap in the barrel chair but is also secured with a Kurgo system. He is not allowed to ride in the passengers/cab seat because of the airbags. Sometimes he too likes to lay on the floor between the front seats.
Everyone in the family wears a seat belt in the RV...and the dogs are family.
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BCSnob
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You could use an airline approved folding plastic crate which would provide protection in case of a crash and could be stored once you arrive at your destination. Fold down the dinette while traveling and place the crates on top (of the wood not the cushions).
 
Mark
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chrisnpat
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BCSnob wrote:You could use an airline approved folding plastic crate which would provide protection in case of a crash and could be stored once you arrive at your destination. Fold down the dinette while traveling and place the crates on top (of the wood not the cushions).
Mark
This is a perfect solution, much better than letting them be loose. Y ou can always keep the crates outside when you are in your sight......
Chris
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If you have a Class C, we put the ladder, on it's side,(used to get to overhead sleeping area) to block the driving area. The ladder is actually from bunkbeds. I would throw a towel over it so they couldn't see threw it. Lucy loves to sit on the couch and look out the window.
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