dog security

Davy Shearer · May 23rd, 2015, 21:10

Hi folks

Anyone know / recommend a good tailgate dog guard for the xc70 the type that allows the tailgate to be open and keep the dogs secure

Many thank
Davy

tt82 · May 23rd, 2015, 21:22

Volvo do their own but as far as I'm aware they can only be used if the load divider is fitted. (Which also needs the metal guard fitting as well.) Are you just looking for a guard, as a full cage may be the easier and better option!

Simon Jones · May 23rd, 2015, 22:15

Here's the Volvo one: http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...CC-480818/2008

cbee · May 28th, 2015, 21:35

I Agree with tt82 - having seen a volvo rear-ended and the side window break I will only carry our dogs in cages. Used to have tailgate guards only until then.

Look at MMG guards, they made ours. Cost will be around £450 for a full cage with removable divider and 2 doors plus escape doors at the front in case someone goes in the back of you and tailgate won't open.

Also log onto Agilitynet and go to fleamarket as second hand ones come up.

Brizo · May 29th, 2015, 12:39

I will sell mine to you if you want as i do not use it anymore. I just need to figure out how to get it off as i cannot figure out the catches??

£100 + postage fair

Yellowbelly · May 29th, 2015, 13:44

We have had a couple of dog guards made by Barjo - www.barjo.co.uk which have both been a good fit and well made, but for a 2007+ V70/XC70 you have to bore holes in the trim.

garethXC · May 29th, 2015, 13:59

not the cheapest but transK9 boxes are very well thought of.
I have the volvo setup ( as per link pics above) and its not bad, supplied & fitted by dealer FOC as sweetener on a new car deal. Had they not done so I would have had a transK9, you can sourse 'used' ones too much cheaper...

Pandamedic · May 30th, 2015, 16:22

Depends how big your dog is.

We have 2 dogs. 1 Big, 1 Small.

Big one has always been in a cage in our V70. Opted for the cage as like you said, when i open the boot lid i wanted to make sure they didn't run out into the road etc, and having the volvo cage door thing was way to expensive for what it was. Plus the cage will keep them safer in a bump, and no out the window as cbee said.

We've got a savic cage

http://www.savic.be/dog-residence-mobile-91-cm

We have the sloped part against the back seats and the flat part against the boot lid. Fits great, and can also use the over half of the boot for storage etc

The little dog has moved out the cage in the boot into his own little travel cage that sits on the middle rear seats, and the seat belt goes around it to hold it in place.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K6685N...CYRPK38O&psc=1

tt82 · May 30th, 2015, 17:13

Hmm

I saw a similar thread on a American forum and basically the OP wanted the cage to stop the dogs jumping out when the boot was opened. I held my tongue but I was sorely tempted to suggest that some dog obedience classes would be a wiser investment.

Simon Jones · May 30th, 2015, 23:54

If anyone's got a folding dog, then there's a guard to suit for sale: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=230462

May 23rd, 2015, 21:10	#1
Davy Shearer Junior Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 22:58 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow	dog security Hi folks Anyone know / recommend a good tailgate dog guard for the xc70 the type that allows the tailgate to be open and keep the dogs secure Many thank Davy

May 23rd, 2015, 21:22	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 07:24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Volvo do their own but as far as I'm aware they can only be used if the load divider is fitted. (Which also needs the metal guard fitting as well.) Are you just looking for a guard, as a full cage may be the easier and better option! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

May 28th, 2015, 21:35	#4
cbee VOC Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ruislip	I Agree with tt82 - having seen a volvo rear-ended and the side window break I will only carry our dogs in cages. Used to have tailgate guards only until then. Look at MMG guards, they made ours. Cost will be around £450 for a full cage with removable divider and 2 doors plus escape doors at the front in case someone goes in the back of you and tailgate won't open. Also log onto Agilitynet and go to fleamarket as second hand ones come up. __________________ XC60 D5 SE Lux Manual. Silver

May 29th, 2015, 12:39	#5
Brizo New Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2015 15:01 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast	XC70 Dog Guard I will sell mine to you if you want as i do not use it anymore. I just need to figure out how to get it off as i cannot figure out the catches?? £100 + postage fair

May 30th, 2015, 16:22	#8
Pandamedic Master Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2023 21:41 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midlands View Photos By: Pandamedic	Depends how big your dog is. We have 2 dogs. 1 Big, 1 Small. Big one has always been in a cage in our V70. Opted for the cage as like you said, when i open the boot lid i wanted to make sure they didn't run out into the road etc, and having the volvo cage door thing was way to expensive for what it was. Plus the cage will keep them safer in a bump, and no out the window as cbee said. We've got a savic cage http://www.savic.be/dog-residence-mobile-91-cm We have the sloped part against the back seats and the flat part against the boot lid. Fits great, and can also use the over half of the boot for storage etc The little dog has moved out the cage in the boot into his own little travel cage that sits on the middle rear seats, and the seat belt goes around it to hold it in place. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K6685N...CYRPK38O&psc=1 __________________

May 23rd, 2015, 22:15	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Here's the Volvo one: http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...CC-480818/2008

May 29th, 2015, 13:44	#6
Yellowbelly Junior Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 15:19 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shropshire	We have had a couple of dog guards made by Barjo - www.barjo.co.uk which have both been a good fit and well made, but for a 2007+ V70/XC70 you have to bore holes in the trim.

May 29th, 2015, 13:59	#7
garethXC Senior Member Last Online: Today 17:33 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Herts/Essex	not the cheapest but transK9 boxes are very well thought of. I have the volvo setup ( as per link pics above) and its not bad, supplied & fitted by dealer FOC as sweetener on a new car deal. Had they not done so I would have had a transK9, you can sourse 'used' ones too much cheaper...

May 30th, 2015, 17:13	#9
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 07:24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Hmm I saw a similar thread on a American forum and basically the OP wanted the cage to stop the dogs jumping out when the boot was opened. I held my tongue but I was sorely tempted to suggest that some dog obedience classes would be a wiser investment. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

May 30th, 2015, 23:54	#10
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	If anyone's got a folding dog, then there's a guard to suit for sale: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=230462

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