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Backseat Barrier | 
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| Manufacturer: Kurgo Products
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $37.80
You Save: $12.15 (24%)
New (3) from $37.80
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1603
Color: Black with tan details
Size: One size fits most vehicles
MPN: 00006
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Protects dog from launching forward during quick stops. | | • | Protects passengers and cargo from roaming dogs. | | • | Front seat stays clean of dog hair. | | • | Universal fit for most vehicles from a compact to a SUV. | | • | Removable top portion to accomodate smaller dogs. |
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Product Description
Dogs moving around freely in cars are a saftey hazard to themselves, the driver and the passengers. The Backseat Barrier keeps everyone safe by creating a strong wall between the front and back seats of the car. This wall keeps the dog safely in the Backseat when the car stops quickly and restricts excited pups from moving between the front and back seats of the vehicle. The Backseat Barrier also has an extra partition, which seperates passengers from dogs in the backseat. Great for long trips, or just around town.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Works for us but installation problems January 6, 2009
B. Hermann (Clinton, Iowa)
Once the barrier was installed, my dog respects the boundary and now sits nicely without trying to come between the front seats. However, it was a bit difficult to install. First problem was understanding what straps went where. Second problem was the upper net barrier. It came zipped on but it is not possible to get the bars in with that section in place. When I unzipped it, inserted the bars and tried to zip it back on which was very difficult, the zipper pull came off. Wanting the barrier and not wanting to send it back and wait for a replacement, I went to the hardware store and we solved the broken zipper problem by taping it together (both sides) with black Gorilla tape. So far that is working fine. But I couldn't find a place to hook the bottom straps under the seat. Since I had a car service appointment the next day, I asked them to see what they could do and they did find a place to hook it. The car is a Pontiac Vibe, a small crossover vehicle. My dog is a large Shepherd/Lab mix but he does respect boundaries so it works for him, but it might not for a more aggressive dog. The product could be improved by addressing the installation problems I encountered.
 not for determined dogs December 30, 2008
E. Hartley (Coastal Maine)
This backseat barrier kept my dogs from coming up front for about one hour, until they figured out that they could just easily jump right over the top of it. This might work for a very little dog, or a car with an extremely low ceiling, or a dog that doesn't have much desire to make its way into the front seat, but I'm not sure why you would need this in the first place if your dog wasn't constantly trying to jump into the front while you are driving. I thought this was going to be the answer to all of my dog transporting problems, but it is just a waste of money.
 Good Barrier July 3, 2007
Jenn Lynn (Chicago, IL)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this barrier because our dog is very excitable when in the car. If left to her own accord, she would be jumping to and from the backseat to the front - which is dangerous for me as the driver. So, I saw this barrier and I thought it looked like the best one out there. I had seen all these different harnesses, but I knew Pralines wouldn't like being forced to sit still for that long.
First off - one of the reasons the barrier is getting four stars. It's a little difficult to put together. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it certainly took some time for my husband and I to attach it to the seats.
For the first month or two, it worked like a champ, but then our dog got a little sneaky and was able to jump over the barrier. After you see the barrier installed, you realize that's not an easy thing to do. But our dog has a lot of energy and jumped right in the front seat with us. I don't blame the barrier at all - it really does do what it's supposed to. And for normal, calm dogs - it would have worked fine.
I still use the barrier with Pralines - I just had to tighten it a bit more on the seats and we're back in business.
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