dfw350

I am faced with a difficult decision that I need to make.
My dog has not yet been in my IS since I bought the car, but he will have to on Saturday when I take him to the vet since I am going out of town.
What should I do to protect the seats against scratches and also to collect extra dog hair.
I was considering putting some kind of covers on top of the seats, maybe a blanket or something else like a moist towel so the hair sticks to it.

Please shed (no pun intended) some expertise!

rys

I'd recommend a thick moving blanket (Like the type you can pick up at U-haul or a moving shop.)

I'd especially recommend it if you have a dog with any sort of claws that could poke holes in your leather seats.

-Brian

dfw350

are there any kind of seat covers i can get for the front since he likes to be near me.

rys

I just picked up a seat cover from PepBoys for $9.99. (For situations like coming home from the beach or any time you might come in contact with a lot of dust or dirt).

They have them from $9.99 to $49.99, if i remember right...

-Brian

phish2112

do what I do...borrow someone else's car

Payam

Just throw him in the trunk and open the pass through so he can breath. lol.

PhilipMSPT

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I use the '89 Camry...

mort

I have three dogs, none will ever ride in my IS350, as damage in last cars. My wife has a Merc ML350 which they ride in the back of when we take them with us

caymandive

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My dog a 70lb goldendoodle rides in my car at least once a week. Since it's rare that anyone ever sits n the back I bought a dog canapy that attaches via clips to the front headrests and the rear head rests. This prevents any dirt or scratch marks from ever getting on the leather. The only part that I have to clean up each time is his nose marks on the rear window and the occasional drool that may hit the rear door handle.

My dog rides in style and makes the rest of the dogs jeolous.

Here is what the hammock looks like. This is not mine, but a sample image. I also got a black one so it matches my black leather interior ver well.

Bichon

I have a 12 pound dog that doesn't shed, so my experience may not be applicable, but I just throw a towel over the seat (tucking it in so it doesn't slide off), and then throw another one over the center console wood to protect it from wayward claws.

I've trained my dog to lie quietly while in the car. He rides in my car very frequently, and there is ZERO damage from his frequent presence.

is4me2

caymandive,

That is just too cute My dog would never go for being in the back though.

dfw350,

You didn't say how big your dog was. I'm assuming big as your talking about protecting the seats and all. Is your dog too big for a pet carrier?

I took my dog to the groomers last week and she sat on my lap (7-8 lbs or so). If I don't hold her I put her on the floor under the glove compartment in front of the passenger seat. She stays put, but it is only a short ride.

caymandive

iTrader: (2)

Yeah same here. Best to get a dog used to riding in cars as a puppy, which I did. He just sits back there and checks out the scenery and looks at me in the rear view mirrow. If I ever had a dog that wasn't car trained I'd never let them in the IS even with the hammock.

DanIS350

If the dog is small enough, you can put him in a soft carrier. It can be a little pricey, but it keeps him from moving around the car, shedding, scratching, etc...most of them have plenty of ventilation and your pup can see you fine.

IS350ISFUN

I put my dog in my wife's 01 rav4

lcarr

I let the dog drive. Keeps him busy.