Dog in the back of your Z?

elpaletero · 06-30-2009, 10:56 AM

Does anyone know if the 370Z will fit a large dog (black lab) comfortably in the hatch??

The reason I ask is because I really want one BUT I take my dog around with me a lot. I've been considering more practical cars like the STI but I REALLY want a Z.

Post pics if you got'em...

kfanxbye

wstar · 06-30-2009, 11:04 AM

I used to have a similar dog that I drove to a local dog park every weekend. The dog will almost definitely fit, the real question is whether it's a safe and/or good idea. My last car had some useless tiny rear seats, and I strapped the dog in back there with a harness that attaches to the seatbelt to keep the dog in place. Keeps them from jumping around the car and distracting you, and keeps the dog safer if you have to slam on the brakes (or if you have an accident).

You'd need to come up with something similar that hooked up to the cargo net hooks and/or the child safety seat hook thing in the rear to strap the dog down back there. Otherwise if it's a younger and/or less-calm dog it's going to try to jump up through the middle of the car into the front seat, and even if it is calm, if you slam on the brakes the dog is going to be painfully thrown into/over that metal bar behind the seats.

m4a1mustang · 06-30-2009, 11:13 AM

You can fit a medium-sized dog back there without issue but I think it's unsafe.

The safest place for the dog would probably be in the passenger seat. Just lay some towels down and get a doggie seat belt.

elpaletero · 06-30-2009, 11:21 AM

Yeah, I guess I could buy a seat cover and a doggy seat belt and put it on the passanger seat when I bring my dog.

And put my fiance in the hatch.....

Scribe · 06-30-2009, 11:41 AM

My pembroke corgi loves it; it's like a doggy aquarium. People laugh when they spot him in the back. He can stand and walk around, but he has a lot less leg than a lab. Your lab should fit laying down. Just loop a strap to the cross brace to prevent the dog from flying into the cabin in an accident. The STI would be a far more friendly option though.

CBRich · 06-30-2009, 03:49 PM

I got in the back of my Z with the hatch closed to take some measurements. Some people might call cruelty but if your dog just lays down back there he'll be fine.

dad · 06-30-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I got in the back of my Z with the hatch closed to take some measurements. Some people might call cruelty but if your dog just lays down back there he'll be fine.

Shade? It's going to get very hot under that glass on a sunny day.

m4a1mustang · 06-30-2009, 04:02 PM

Well I think if youa re going to put your dog in the hatch you need to at least put some padding over the support bar.

But generally I don't think it's safe to have a dog back there. In a front impact he's flying into the cabin and out the front window.

stan618 · 06-30-2009, 04:11 PM

not a good idea, a lab is way too big, passenger seat is the only option

IDZRVIT · 06-30-2009, 04:12 PM

Sorry, but that's just a bad idea. But try this. Put the fiance in the hatch and drive for an hour. Open the hatch. Now put the dog in the hatch and drive for an hour. Open the hatch. Keep the one that's excited to see you!!!!

Chupacabra · 06-30-2009, 04:27 PM

it costs about $20, and should solve your problems of the dog rolling around the back.

Sashimi · 06-30-2009, 04:36 PM

I dunno about a 370z but I remember like 3 years ago I went on a cruise and one of the guys had a 350z with a dog strapped in the trunk. We were driving on a mountain road, so I dunno if the dog liked it.

elpaletero · 06-30-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Sorry, but that's just a bad idea. But try this. Put the fiance in the hatch and drive for an hour. Open the hatch. Now put the dog in the hatch and drive for an hour. Open the hatch. Keep the one that's excited to see you!!!!

Great idea!!!

grahfz · 06-30-2009, 05:35 PM

on the way home from picking her up from rescue with our other dog.
55lbs, aussie.

fuct · 06-30-2009, 05:49 PM

he looks happy!

06-30-2009, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
elpaletero Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BR, LA. Posts: 7 Drives: 99 Honda Prelude Rep Power: 16	Dog in the back of your Z? Does anyone know if the 370Z will fit a large dog (black lab) comfortably in the hatch?? The reason I ask is because I really want one BUT I take my dog around with me a lot. I've been considering more practical cars like the STI but I REALLY want a Z. Post pics if you got'em... kfanxbye

06-30-2009, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I used to have a similar dog that I drove to a local dog park every weekend. The dog will almost definitely fit, the real question is whether it's a safe and/or good idea. My last car had some useless tiny rear seats, and I strapped the dog in back there with a harness that attaches to the seatbelt to keep the dog in place. Keeps them from jumping around the car and distracting you, and keeps the dog safer if you have to slam on the brakes (or if you have an accident). You'd need to come up with something similar that hooked up to the cargo net hooks and/or the child safety seat hook thing in the rear to strap the dog down back there. Otherwise if it's a younger and/or less-calm dog it's going to try to jump up through the middle of the car into the front seat, and even if it is calm, if you slam on the brakes the dog is going to be painfully thrown into/over that metal bar behind the seats. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	You can fit a medium-sized dog back there without issue but I think it's unsafe. The safest place for the dog would probably be in the passenger seat. Just lay some towels down and get a doggie seat belt. Optimiser likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-30-2009, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Well I think if youa re going to put your dog in the hatch you need to at least put some padding over the support bar. But generally I don't think it's safe to have a dog back there. In a front impact he's flying into the cabin and out the front window. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-30-2009, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Sorry, but that's just a bad idea. But try this. Put the fiance in the hatch and drive for an hour. Open the hatch. Now put the dog in the hatch and drive for an hour. Open the hatch. Keep the one that's excited to see you!!!! karlschneider likes this. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

06-30-2009, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
elpaletero Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BR, LA. Posts: 7 Drives: 99 Honda Prelude Rep Power: 16	Yeah, I guess I could buy a seat cover and a doggy seat belt and put it on the passanger seat when I bring my dog. And put my fiance in the hatch.....

06-30-2009, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scribe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 182 Drives: Touring-Sport-Manual Rep Power: 220	My pembroke corgi loves it; it's like a doggy aquarium. People laugh when they spot him in the back. He can stand and walk around, but he has a lot less leg than a lab. Your lab should fit laying down. Just loop a strap to the cross brace to prevent the dog from flying into the cabin in an accident. The STI would be a far more friendly option though.

06-30-2009, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I got in the back of my Z with the hatch closed to take some measurements. Some people might call cruelty but if your dog just lays down back there he'll be fine.

06-30-2009, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
stan618 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 09 370z manual sport Rep Power: 16	not a good idea, a lab is way too big, passenger seat is the only option

06-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	it costs about $20, and should solve your problems of the dog rolling around the back. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

06-30-2009, 04:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 401	I dunno about a 370z but I remember like 3 years ago I went on a cruise and one of the guys had a 350z with a dog strapped in the trunk. We were driving on a mountain road, so I dunno if the dog liked it.

06-30-2009, 05:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 16	on the way home from picking her up from rescue with our other dog. 55lbs, aussie. karlschneider likes this.

06-30-2009, 05:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	he looks happy! karlschneider likes this.

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