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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Hey everyone just thought I'd share some pictures from today. It was a toss up between riding the bike and taking the dogs out. I took the dogs down to the water. kinda overcast but no rain. They had a blast as usual.

the box/toaster/fridge...etc

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...e/water047.jpg


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the dogs

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http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...e/water087.jpg

view of downtown

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...e/water058.jpg

the dogs in the box ready to head home

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http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...e/water093.jpg

People love the dog box here for some reason :-) They are both crashed out on the couch now takin a nap. I was happy with my decision today cuz the dogs had fun. They love the box too...when i take them outside, the run to it and look at me like "lets go somewhere!"
Old May 1, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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More pics of those dogs! Is that mom and pup and what are their names? I have a beagle named peggy sue and she loves her box.



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No the big one is a black lab we got from the pound as a puppy. His name is Berry. He's about almost a year and a half old now. The little one is a chihuahua and his 1st birthday was today. His name is Jonsey. They are both all black with a white spot on their chest, but completely different breeds :-)

Berry & Jonsey

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Jonsey & Berry

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Cool! I should of made the pics bigger and I would of saw they were 2 different breeds, great looking dogs though



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Old May 1, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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Great Pics! I too have a doggy who loves to ride in the Box. Looks like you all had a great time
Old May 1, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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thanks guys!

oh yea. i mean what dog doesnt love to ride in the box?

the backseat is HUGE! :-)
Old May 1, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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awesome pics!

just thought i would add some of mine!






and in the old ride!

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they look so much happier in the box... lol
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Originally Posted by Clevenger
they look so much happier in the box... lol
Ha...thats soo funny. Did they help pick the box out?
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Dogs are great but not in a box. Especially not wet dogs in the box. Maybe in a Jeep. The interior pieces scratch too easy not to mention trying to get the hair out of the seat fabric. Maybe in a cage inside the box.
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Check your local pet store for a removable guard that you can put in and take out when the Dogs go with you. It is a set of bars that goes from ceiling to Fold down seats backs to prevent the dogs from falling into space between seats. I had one for my shephard and It saved her in our accident. She was unhurt like me but the lady totalled my scion xb
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nice pics emfomas! dogs love the box im tellin ya.

i have a sleeping bag unzipped open that i roll out that they sit on so they dont ruin the interior. i also put a little pillow on one side so the little one can reach to see out the window :-)
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we have a pretty good homemade setup. we use two dog bed cushions covered by two blankets. then we have a big comforter type thing over the headrests so it blocks off the gap between the seats. that is strapped to the headrest posts by a thule strap. it really is a pretty plush setup.
Old May 1, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bB2NER
Dogs are great but not in a box. Especially not wet dogs in the box. Maybe in a Jeep. The interior pieces scratch too easy not to mention trying to get the hair out of the seat fabric. Maybe in a cage inside the box.
yeah, my finger nails scratch the interior. I dont even wanna think about a dog in need of a nail clipping
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yea i definately wouldnt put them in the backseat without covering it completely so it doesnt get hair all over or dirt.

until my family grows...its officially the "dogbox" now :-)
Old May 1, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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for me, my dogs are my kids and i would never not let my kids ride in my car. so if they scratch a little plastic its all good for me. i like my xb to look good but its no show car so i dont lose any sleep over a nick now and then.
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agreed!!! by the way i love your sig. I love what he has done with the industry. Just a heads up though he spells his name "Lecrae" :-)
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My dog loves riding in my car, although she fell out once so now I hardly give her any window =/. Luckily it was in a 25 mph zone so we werent going too fast, she was okay a few minutes after and playing like nothing happened.

Anyone have a solution to if your dog peed on your back seat? Maybe like a disinfectant or something to get rid of the odor? =/

Also any methods on vaccuming the hair out?
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Originally Posted by DubT
Anyone have a solution to if your dog peed on your back seat? Maybe like a disinfectant or something to get rid of the odor? =/

Also any methods on vaccuming the hair out?
Here is a link to urine off
http://www.urine-off.com/?gclid=CInj...FR8zSgodwCA7Pw

For the dog hair a vacuum doesn't work very well. It will get like 70%. The rest I use those tape lint rollers on.
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i cant believe you dog fell out? glad she was ok though.

this stuff is great for regular house carpet. dont see why it wouldnt be great for the box.


http://www.kidsnpetsbrand.com/hottouse.htm



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