Pets and S2000
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From: MA
Originally Posted by Redglxvr6,Dec 23 2009, 05:02 PM
I have a 16 pound Westie and he has been in the S 1 time without protection! Ever since that ride I put a towel over the passenger seat and center consol. His claws ripped up the perforations in the leather on the center consol and seat cushion the first time I had him in the car, but nothing too bad. If you look you can see little scratches and rips around the perforations. He also put a nice little scratch on the top of the door from standing up and looking out. I had a GTi before and he road all the time but I guess the leather was not as soft as the S2K.
Also, because the center console is almost level with the seat he likes to lay on the back half of the arm rest. Its not uncommon for him to put the hazards on.
Also, because the center console is almost level with the seat he likes to lay on the back half of the arm rest. Its not uncommon for him to put the hazards on.
he learned his lesson...poor little guy.
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From: Saint Petersburg
I got this for my 2 dogs. Works great if your dog is under 25 lbs. My dogs use to hate going for a ride in my S, now, they can bear it without fear of getting slammed against the dashboard, backseat, door, etc...and I have no fear of scratching the leather any more 
http://www.amazon.com/Solvit-Extra-Large-D.../ref=pd_sim_k_2
http://www.amazon.com/Solvit-Extra-Large-D.../ref=pd_sim_k_2
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From: Windsor, CA
The times I've had my dog in the S2000, he seemed to fret more because of the rough ride and noise compared to other cars. Having the top down/windows up seemed to work fine as long as I had someone to hold him (kept his harness on him so it was easy for the passenger to keep a good grip on him). And you have to keep the spirited driving in check.
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by 08YellowCR,Dec 24 2009, 01:29 PM
Well i thought the dash was a type of leather. I know its soft and if a dog put its claws on it, it would rip. What is the dash made out of??
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I have a 30lb husky that rides in the passenger seat frequently.
The doggie seatbelt harness contraption works excellently. It gives her enough wiggle room to change from sitting to laying down and the occassional paws on the dash or door handle. But never enough slack to jump over onto the center console or even reach over the door with the windows down.
She LOVES the wind and you get all the other drivers speaking "baby" English at you during stoplights. Tons of fun. I do get a lot of wet nose marks on my window though. Not a problem.
I think you're going to enjoy it! Good luck!
The doggie seatbelt harness contraption works excellently. It gives her enough wiggle room to change from sitting to laying down and the occassional paws on the dash or door handle. But never enough slack to jump over onto the center console or even reach over the door with the windows down.
She LOVES the wind and you get all the other drivers speaking "baby" English at you during stoplights. Tons of fun. I do get a lot of wet nose marks on my window though. Not a problem.
I think you're going to enjoy it! Good luck!
