Cool dogs
Submitted: Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 14:15
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We have a Navara D40 with a canopy on the back and want to keep our beloved dogs cool while travelling in the back.
Now it has a pressure vent and 2 side windows and the front window. Even with all open, the digital thermometer indicates that its still hot in there.
So how do people keep their dogs cool in the back? We are considering getting aircond in the back for them, either as an individual unit or one linked to the vehicles. Has anyone done this?
Reply By: LeahSA - Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 14:56
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 14:56
Hello there, we are in the process of building a cage for the dogs so sorry, I can't help much. We are going to have only 1/3 enclosed, the rest open with wire mesh and have a canvas canopy made for the rainy days. Any suggestions? What have you got on the floor? We are building this in the back of a tray back small truck. Thanks, Leah
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Follow Up By: rambada1 - Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 15:18
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 15:18
The navara has a plastic lined tray on top of which we placed some dog beds. The dogbeds are removable and have removable washable covers and are designed to be cool.
Sounds like you structure would work as the dogs would get plenty of air. Dpending on where you are going, dust may be a problem.
But it sounds good.
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Reply By: D200Dug- Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 16:17
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 16:17
It also depends on the dogs.
My last 3 dogs have lived for riding in their ute, even on the hottest days with the windows open they were comfortable and happy.
If we had to stop I parked in a shady area and made sure they had
water.
I was reported to police and RSPCA of a few occasions for leaving dogs "Trapped" in a hot car.
The back was never locked and they would remain in the back of the ute even if the back was opened, they would never ever miss the chance of a ride in their truck.
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Follow Up By: Fatso - Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 18:50
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 at 18:50
This reporting to the RSPCA is a funny thing.
I was down town one reasonably hot day & a bloke had a kelpie tied up in the back of a tray back. It was sitting there panting away & people in the vicinity were talking about ringing the police & reporting it as cruelty. The dog was quite OK & hadn't been there for long.
Of course I couldn't help but chuck in a smart arse comment that "they should report the employer of those sweat drenched workers slogging it out in the hot sun over there laying fresh hot mix bitumen while they were at it".
Compared to those blokes the dog was getting it pretty easy. Back on the farm he would be running around chasing stock instead of kicking back & patiently waiting for his master.
They don't have TV shows about saving & protecting workers from neglect, so I guess there is no balanced educational input for most people.
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Reply By: stark - Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 at 17:55
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 at 17:55
I have a navara D40 with a canopy on it as
well. I have two staffies that I keep in it. I have the sliding windows which I just leave open (not enough that they can get out) whilst driving along. Plus I leave the front window open. They seem quite happy and cool in the south east queensland heat. I jus thave some dog beds in there for them. They LOVE going for a drive.
But in saying that, I don't leave them in the back for very long if I am stopped. But for short stops I just leave the slide windows open and enough wind gets through to keep them nice and cool.
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