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H15A5H1 · 11-16-2009, 02:07 AM

I'm going to pick up the dog I adopted from the shelter in a couple days. Its a 6-8month old German Shepherd / Lab mix. He's going to be transported in my 6hb.

What would you guys recommend be the best way to go about this with this car? I was wondering if I should make the backseats flat, or leave them up. Not sure what the most convinient/safe/comfortable way would be. Also, I do not know how this dog handles car rides.

speedtown · 11-16-2009, 11:12 AM

I used to just throw a blanket down in the back seat with them up. If you can have the window down a little bit and the pooch should just sit near the open window trying to get it's head out. Don't put it all the way down until you know he won't jump. If he doesn't like riding in the car he should just lay down. Thanks for adopting! Dogs are great!

6Venom · 11-16-2009, 11:22 AM

I used to fold the seats flat, place a towel over the back of them and bought the all-weather mat for the back (a VERY worthwhile purchase, imho).

Enjoy your new dog...they are awesome.

Turbo6Girl · 11-16-2009, 12:37 PM

Be sure to lock the windows so he can't accidentally roll them down or up. Our dog always chills in the back seat with the seats up (sedan). But if you don't know how he will act you may want to fold the seats down with a blanket in case oopsies happen.

WarrenT · 11-16-2009, 05:00 PM

Will a kennel/crate not fit in the back? That would be the best option by far I think.

jimnoble · 11-16-2009, 05:16 PM

If you don't mind being killed by an unrestrained flying dog when you hit something, by all means let him travel on the rear seat. I've a wagon; my dogs travel in the trunk and a dog guard keeps them (and their muddy feet) there

glacierzoomer · 11-17-2009, 11:45 PM

I kept my dog in the back with the seats up. He'll plop down in the back happily, I'm sure.

LapisLazuli6 · 11-18-2009, 10:54 AM

I had a Shepard/Akita mix, but she never rode in my 6. She did ride in my PT Cruiser though. She went NUTS in the car!

I can tell you from experience, the dog will more than likely not stay in the cargo area. Put the seats down. Also put some towels back there to keep it from making a mess. Dogs sometimes pee when they get excited.

I don't think a dog crate will fit it in the back of the 6, assembled. It did in my PT, but probably not in the 6.

H15A5H1 · 11-18-2009, 08:00 PM

I took the dog home this afternoon. Luckily for me, everything went smoothly. Before I introduced the dog to my car, I took him for a long walk first. Then when it was time to get in the car, as soon as I opened the door he jumped in. I had my rear seats folded down, and he just laid on top of the towels the entire trip. He ended up falling asleep on the 40min drive. Not bad!

ttshark · 11-19-2009, 06:43 AM

nawww do you have a photo?? I love dogs

My parents won't let me have one (I want a pomeranian) and my gf has an alaskan malamute which is the most crazy dog. Love playing with her.

11-16-2009, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
H15A5H1 Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm going to pick up the dog I adopted from the shelter in a couple days. Its a 6-8month old German Shepherd / Lab mix. He's going to be transported in my 6hb. What would you guys recommend be the best way to go about this with this car? I was wondering if I should make the backseats flat, or leave them up. Not sure what the most convinient/safe/comfortable way would be. Also, I do not know how this dog handles car rides. __________________ 2007 MAZDA6s 5-door (tungsten gray)

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speedtown Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Burlington Vermont Posts: 484 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I used to just throw a blanket down in the back seat with them up. If you can have the window down a little bit and the pooch should just sit near the open window trying to get it's head out. Don't put it all the way down until you know he won't jump. If he doesn't like riding in the car he should just lay down. Thanks for adopting! Dogs are great! __________________ 06 MS6 VRM PG SRI, PG TIP, TurboXS RP, CP-E 3" single exhaust, Forge BPV, TWM Stage 1, Prosport Boost gauge in a Block8head Pod Future Mods- AP, TMIC, 1 step plugs

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6Venom Rally Racer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I used to fold the seats flat, place a towel over the back of them and bought the all-weather mat for the back (a VERY worthwhile purchase, imho). Enjoy your new dog...they are awesome. __________________ Information wants to be free - Entertainment wants to be paid - You want to be cheap. 05 6i Sport MTX - Bose - Steel Grey - Moonroof - 25% tint - Roof Spoiler - Eyelids - Clear Side Markers - Painted Calipers - 18x7.5 ALT X-Factor - 225/40/18 TOYO Proxes4 - Autovation Pedals - Mazdaspeed Springs - Mazdaspeed CAI - Magnaflow Catback Exhaust - CX-7 Stubby Antenna - Preamp - Audiolink for iPod - Black Racing Lip - My CarDomain page

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Turbo6Girl Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Where the anal itching parasites are, also known as Draper, Utah. Or is it Ohio? I can never remember. Posts: 1,833 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Be sure to lock the windows so he can't accidentally roll them down or up. Our dog always chills in the back seat with the seats up (sedan). But if you don't know how he will act you may want to fold the seats down with a blanket in case oopsies happen. __________________ The official non-6 owner forum lurker, harasser and racket queen. 1993 Probe GT, Hawk HPS pads, Continental ExtremeContact DW's. More goodies waiting to be installed. 2006 Black Mica MS6 Sport, 65K miles and one hell of a love/hate relationship. She will be missed. Centric Brakes from R1 Concepts CLICK HERE

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WarrenT Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Will a kennel/crate not fit in the back? That would be the best option by far I think. __________________ Chevrolet Corvette Z-51 6.2L Jet Stream Blue

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jimnoble Learners License Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If you don't mind being killed by an unrestrained flying dog when you hit something, by all means let him travel on the rear seat. I've a wagon; my dogs travel in the trunk and a dog guard keeps them (and their muddy feet) there

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glacierzoomer Rally Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 1,047 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I kept my dog in the back with the seats up. He'll plop down in the back happily, I'm sure. __________________ Aurora aka '09 Mazda6 GT, V6, remote start soon to come, sangria red w/spoiler hotness '08 Suzuki Boulevard C 50, grey and grey My 6 spoil(ed) me. Boy do I miss her. <strike>Serenity aka '05 M6s sport 5 door, glacier silver, ATX, remote start</strike> stolen RIP

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LapisLazuli6 Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,393 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I had a Shepard/Akita mix, but she never rode in my 6. She did ride in my PT Cruiser though. She went NUTS in the car! I can tell you from experience, the dog will more than likely not stay in the cargo area. Put the seats down. Also put some towels back there to keep it from making a mess. Dogs sometimes pee when they get excited. I don't think a dog crate will fit it in the back of the 6, assembled. It did in my PT, but probably not in the 6. __________________ -Paul - 06 Redfire 6i Sport; Mazda6 rear license plate frame, Racing Beat front/rear sway bars, MS6 shocks/struts, Mazdaspeed strut bar, Mazdaspeed springs, MS6 struts/shocks, tinted side markers, Mazda trunk mat, all-season floormats, 35% tint, LED tails, iPod audio link, 4300k HIDs, color-matched fogs, DDE angel eyes, MazdaSpeed CAI, OEM remote starter.

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H15A5H1 Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I took the dog home this afternoon. Luckily for me, everything went smoothly. Before I introduced the dog to my car, I took him for a long walk first. Then when it was time to get in the car, as soon as I opened the door he jumped in. I had my rear seats folded down, and he just laid on top of the towels the entire trip. He ended up falling asleep on the 40min drive. Not bad! __________________ 2007 MAZDA6s 5-door (tungsten gray)

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ttshark Track Racer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	nawww do you have a photo?? I love dogs My parents won't let me have one (I want a pomeranian) and my gf has an alaskan malamute which is the most crazy dog. Love playing with her. __________________ 2002 Mazda 6 Limited series 1 Manual 2.3L I-4 Australian Model (Jap Spec) 10:6 High Compression Current Mods: BC Racing Coilovers \| Injen CAI \| Advanced Timing \| Dark Yellow Smoked Fog Lights \| 18" Mazda RX-8 Wheels on Bridgestone GIII 225's \| Raybrig 4500K Pure White Parker/licence/door Bulbs imported from Japan \| Audiolink ipod Connection \| Fluoro Orange Rocker Cover \| Custom Grounding Kit \| Breather Air Filter \| Apexi Turbo Timer \| PCV Oil Catch Can (Still need to install) \| RDA Front Slotted Rotors \| ACRE Super Fighter Pads \| NGK Plug Wires \| 6-SMD Red Interior Map Lights \| Honda S2000 Gearknob Coming SUPER soon: HIDs (Freight Container Arriving Soon) \| Front/Rear Strut Bar \| Exedy Stage 1 Sports Organic Clutch \| Exedy Lightened Flywheel Coming soon: F2 Supercharger kit \| F2 Header \| Custom 3" Catback Exhaust System with High Flow Cat \| Complete Haltech Tune