Options Dog Guard Details please

mmw109 · 12th April 2007, 10:56

I've seen a few threads about Dog Guards, but was wondering if anyone had some more details (pictures?)

Is the standard Honda Dog Guard a 'mesh type' or a 'tubular type' ? My dealer guessed at metal bars.

Does it intrude into the boot space at all ?

Basically I'm concerned about how much it will impede the already poor visibility. I think an extra couple of bars going across will be no use, but a mesh I hope will be alright.

Cheers

Pottsy · 12th April 2007, 11:12

Does this help?

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showpos...24&postcount=2

mmw109 · 12th April 2007, 11:29

Yes Thanks,

Can anyone comment on the rear visiblity with this dog guard in place ?

apemonkeyman · 12th April 2007, 12:25

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Originally Posted by mmw109

Is the standard Honda Dog Guard a 'mesh type' or a 'tubular type' ? My dealer guessed at metal bars.

Why are dealers having to guess? They are selling products & should know about these things. I can stand in a showroom & tell people "I think it's like this" but a professional should be saying "I know it's like this".

I was originally asking about Honda fitted upgrades to the ICE but could get no knowledgeable answers & no demonstrations. Useless.

Boozyjunior · 30th October 2007, 20:44

We have been looking at getting the dog guard fitted to our car but at £175 that is a bit steep anyone know if there are any decent cheaper one out there that do the job just as good.

Jack The Lad. · 30th October 2007, 23:15

Its only a thought, but I reckon that a spare wheel net would keep our little chap where he should be.
No problems with rear view and has to be a very simple on off fit, with minimal noticable fixings for it.

Boozyjunior · 31st October 2007, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Its only a thought, but I reckon that a spare wheel net would keep our little chap where he should be.
No problems with rear view and has to be a very simple on off fit, with minimal noticable fixings for it.

Good idea do they do a luggage type net also that cover the back, but even with that in our Rav4 one of our cocker spaniels still manages to get over so i reckon we will just have to buy the proper thing, i have looked on ebay but nothing as good as the honda one.

SandGirl · 31st October 2007, 08:44

Howdy - I forked out £175 for the dog guard, as I had done previously for my HRV, as I didn't want to lose any boot space for the pooch. Also my Staffy has such a fat ass that she'd just lean against those Argos-type ones and they'd fall in on her!

As for how it affects visibility, it's hard for me to say as they'd fitted mine when I went to collect the car so I've never driven without it. I'd guess that it would take some getting used to if you've driven without one, but at least one of the bars aligns with the mid-window spoiler anyway, or at least it does from my height. To be honest, I tend to bemoan the water on the rear window affecting my visibility rather than the dog guard! When the window's clear, I have no problems seeing through it.

I know the price is steep, and it made me squeal when I heard, but we all know the boot shape/size/space above the rear seats is fairly unique in the Civ, so there was no other option for me. I have to say it's very well made, very sturdy and strong, and not like anything else I saw on the market before I splashed the cash!

Hope this helps!

Boozyjunior · 31st October 2007, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandGirl

Howdy - I forked out £175 for the dog guard, as I had done previously for my HRV, as I didn't want to lose any boot space for the pooch. Also my Staffy has such a fat ass that she'd just lean against those Argos-type ones and they'd fall in on her!

As for how it affects visibility, it's hard for me to say as they'd fitted mine when I went to collect the car so I've never driven without it. I'd guess that it would take some getting used to if you've driven without one, but at least one of the bars aligns with the mid-window spoiler anyway, or at least it does from my height. To be honest, I tend to bemoan the water on the rear window affecting my visibility rather than the dog guard! When the window's clear, I have no problems seeing through it.

I know the price is steep, and it made me squeal when I heard, but we all know the boot shape/size/space above the rear seats is fairly unique in the Civ, so there was no other option for me. I have to say it's very well made, very sturdy and strong, and not like anything else I saw on the market before I splashed the cash!

Hope this helps!

Excellent thanks for that

do the seats still fold up and down with the dog guard in place as i don't want to keep taking it out when i need to fold the seats down.

Sorry to keep asking so many questions

SandGirl · 31st October 2007, 19:01

Actually I'm not sure about folding down as I haven't tried...!!

The magic seats certainly do fold up though. Problem for me with trying it out is that I have the backs of the seats covered neatly (white dog, you see!

) and if I move the seat backs, there'll be an explosion of dog hair in places I don't want dog hair to be!!

I'll have a peek tomorrow in the daylight but from memory I can't recall that there's anything attaching the guard to the seats themselves, so I suspect you'll be okay.

I'll try and investigate for you!!

FWH · 31st October 2007, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boozyjunior

Excellent thanks for that

do the seats still fold up and down with the dog guard in place as i don't want to keep taking it out when i need to fold the seats down.

Sorry to keep asking so many questions

Don´t have the dog guard myself, but looking at the pics it looks like it should be ok to fold the seats down with the dog guard.

But the dog will be able to crawl under the guard at that point.

Boozyjunior · 1st November 2007, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandGirl

Actually I'm not sure about folding down as I haven't tried...!!

The magic seats certainly do fold up though. Problem for me with trying it out is that I have the backs of the seats covered neatly (white dog, you see!

) and if I move the seat backs, there'll be an explosion of dog hair in places I don't want dog hair to be!!

I'll have a peek tomorrow in the daylight but from memory I can't recall that there's anything attaching the guard to the seats themselves, so I suspect you'll be okay.

I'll try and investigate for you!!

Your a star thanks for that

Boozyjunior · 1st November 2007, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Don´t have the dog guard myself, but looking at the pics it looks like it should be ok to fold the seats down with the dog guard.

But the dog will be able to crawl under the guard at that point.

Mine will probally try but are too fat for that

SandGirl · 1st November 2007, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boozyjunior

Mine will probally try but are too fat for that

LMAO!!

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,396 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Its only a thought, but I reckon that a spare wheel net would keep our little chap where he should be. No problems with rear view and has to be a very simple on off fit, with minimal noticable fixings for it.

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SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Howdy - I forked out £175 for the dog guard, as I had done previously for my HRV, as I didn't want to lose any boot space for the pooch. Also my Staffy has such a fat ass that she'd just lean against those Argos-type ones and they'd fall in on her! As for how it affects visibility, it's hard for me to say as they'd fitted mine when I went to collect the car so I've never driven without it. I'd guess that it would take some getting used to if you've driven without one, but at least one of the bars aligns with the mid-window spoiler anyway, or at least it does from my height. To be honest, I tend to bemoan the water on the rear window affecting my visibility rather than the dog guard! When the window's clear, I have no problems seeing through it. I know the price is steep, and it made me squeal when I heard, but we all know the boot shape/size/space above the rear seats is fairly unique in the Civ, so there was no other option for me. I have to say it's very well made, very sturdy and strong, and not like anything else I saw on the market before I splashed the cash! Hope this helps!

31st October 2007, 19:01	#10 (permalink)
SandGirl Girl Aloud Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually I'm not sure about folding down as I haven't tried...!! The magic seats certainly do fold up though. Problem for me with trying it out is that I have the backs of the seats covered neatly (white dog, you see! ) and if I move the seat backs, there'll be an explosion of dog hair in places I don't want dog hair to be!! I'll have a peek tomorrow in the daylight but from memory I can't recall that there's anything attaching the guard to the seats themselves, so I suspect you'll be okay. I'll try and investigate for you!!