Is frs good with dogs? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Indydog812 · 07-16-2015, 07:47 AM

So far the frs is hands down the best driving car ive test driven to replace my r53 mini. However, I'm worried about practicality as a daily driver, especially with my 45lb bully mix. I was thinking I could make an Ecoboost mustang work but the frs has me concerned.

Anyone cruise with their dog? Is it easy to get a dog in the back seat?

microbionic · 07-16-2015, 07:50 AM

my shelti comes with me allot, i have a blanket covering the back seat and bought the oem arm rest so she could walk over it better to get out of the car.

Tcoat · 07-16-2015, 08:02 AM

Depends on your dog's training and experience. Has it driven MT before? Does it know how to deal with RWD? I would say take it out to a parking lot and let it drive for a bit before hitting the streets.
@Choco needs to field this one.

Indydog812 · 07-16-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Depends on your dog's training and experience. Has it driven MT before? Does it know how to deal with RWD? I would say take it out to a parking lot and let it drive for a bit before hitting the streets.
@Choco needs to field this one.

he has some rear engine experience does that count?

Tcoat · 07-16-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Indydog812

he has some rear engine experience does that count?

Rear end driving or sniffing?

Don't have a dog but judging from the pics in the Show Me Your Pet thread a pile of people don't seem to have any issue with dogs in their car.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4965

Dadhawk · 07-16-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Indydog812

...However, I'm worried about practicality as a daily driver, especially with my 45lb bully mix. I was thinking I could make an Ecoboost mustang work but the frs has me concerned....

I don't think you'll have any problem with a 45lb dog as long as it doesn't want to hop around a lot.

Since owning the 86 I've taken both of my Newfoundland dogs (clarification for @Tcoat) for rides. Here's Bella getting ready to climb in the back seat to go for a ride. She was just shy of 150lbs. She would lay in the back across the seats with no problem.

kevman_101 · 07-16-2015, 10:13 AM

And I have an 80 pound Great Pyr-Golden mix that loves to ride in the back... Except for the interior changing to beige.

solort · 07-16-2015, 10:18 AM

I have fit a couple of foot long dogs in the back seat with an order of onion rings without a problem. And the dogs had chili AND cheese....

fika84 · 07-16-2015, 10:31 AM

My 50lb border collie sits in the front seat on a blanket every once in a while and leans into the corners with me.

It's definitely dog friendly.

LXXXV1 · 07-16-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kevman_101

And I have an 80 pound Great Pyr-Golden mix that loves to ride in the back... Except for the interior changing to beige.

Lol same here!

I have a 70lb golden changing out my interior. I just threw one of those large Costco pet beds with the seats down and he's fine. He hates the front seat because he's forced to sit up, meaning less stability.

Dadhawk · 07-16-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kevman_101

And I have an 80 pound Great Pyr-Golden mix that loves to ride in the back... Except for the interior changing to beige.

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Originally Posted by LXXXV1

Lol same here!

I have a 70lb golden changing out my interior. I just threw one of those large Costco pet beds with the seats down and he's fine. He hates the front seat because he's forced to sit up, meaning less stability.

Fortunately my dogs match the interior of my car so you can't really tell until you try to clean it!

D_Thissen · 07-16-2015, 11:42 AM

You should be fine, 45lbs isn't that big of a puppy. Lets see some pics of the 4 legged friend

A3r0pusH · 07-16-2015, 11:54 AM

80ish lb Samoyed...he left hair EVERYWHERE, but fit just fine with the back seat down.

Chaetagnath · 07-16-2015, 12:12 PM

My dog does fine in the backseat (~70 lbs). I put cushions on the seats to flatten it out a bit for him, and a dog seat cover over those which covers the seat back and seat cushions to minimize hair buildup. Invest in a good hand vac.

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Depends on your dog's training and experience. Has it driven MT before? Does it know how to deal with RWD? I would say take it out to a parking lot and let it drive for a bit before hitting the streets. @Choco needs to field this one. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar. Last edited by Tcoat; 07-16-2015 at 08:43 AM.

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microbionic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NE Ohio Posts: 248 Thanks: 452 Thanked 146 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	my shelti comes with me allot, i have a blanket covering the back seat and bought the oem arm rest so she could walk over it better to get out of the car.

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