Dog Car Screen

Keep your dog safe in the rear and your back seat clean. The micro-mesh design allows better visibility than metal barriers. The pop-up wire frame and fastener system make it easy to install and remove when needed. Fits nearly all vehicles, from sedans to SUVs. Includes storage pouch.

 

Step 1: The square fasteners must be attached to the plastic covers on the vertical columns which separate the windows - three fasteners per side - either behind the front seat or behind the back seat. IT IS CRITICAL that the square fasteners be attached to a super-clean surface (more on this later).

The approximate position to adhere the three square pieces is: 1) at the highest point on the plastic cover, or about 5 inches below the headliner, whichever is lower; 2) eight inches below the first fastener; and 3) eight inches below the second fastener. Vehicle dimensions vary widely - therefore, to determine the exact position to adhere the fasteners, we recommend holding the netting section in place by hand, centered in the vehicle and behind the seat, with the top of the wire frame flush with the headliner. Now stretch the side panels of the netting section out until they reach the plastic covers (this is easier with two people). Please note the netting section is large enough to fit the widest vehicles. Therefore, the side panels might not extend fully before touching the plastic covers – this is normal for most vehicles! Make sure the side panels are held such that the "grommet strips" are in a level position. Starting on one side of the vehicle, mark with a pencil the location where each of the three grommet strips touches the plastic cover. Add three marks on the other side of the vehicle that are "mirror images" of the first three marks (same height, same forward position).

VERY IMPORTANT!! Around each of the six pencil marks, clean a two-inch square area THOROUGHLY with rubbing alcohol. Repeat this cleaning step THREE TIMES to make sure the surface is ready. Working one at a time, peel the backing off the fasteners and press firmly against the plastic where it has been cleaned. Once all six fasteners are in place, wait overnight before installing the netting section. Store the extra square fastener in a safe place.

For good adhesion, the surface where the 3M fastener will be placed must be warmer than 65 degrees.  If applying in cold temperatures, warm the area with a hair dryer for 60 seconds before pressing the fastener against the plastic.  Press and hold for 30 seconds to ensure a good bond.

Step 2 (next day): To attach the six round fasteners to the netting section, thread the cord from each fastener through the outermost grommet hole on each of the six grommet strips, and slip a spring-loaded barrel lock onto each cord. Store the extra round fastener and barrel lock in a safe place.

Step 3: Hold the netting section in place in the vehicle so the two pieces of "hook" tape along the bottom of the wire frame are facing toward the front. Press each of the round fasteners against its respective square fastener until all six fastener sets are connected.

Most likely, it will be necessary to adjust the location of the barrel locks on the fastener cords to achieve the best fit. On narrower vehicles, the cords might need to be threaded through two or more grommets to get the best fit. In this case, the netting on the side panels will gather in a fan-fold pattern when the barrel locks are tightened. This keeps the material neat and out of the driver’s vision. If necessary, excess cord can be kept out of the way by tying it in a loose knot or bow.

The hook tape strips along the bottom of the wire frame will adhere to most automotive carpet. Press the strips into the carpet on the back of the seats (if applicable) to further stabilize the barrier.

Once adjusted for the correct fit, the Net Pet Barrier can be un-installed and re-installed quickly and easily. To un-install, carefully pull each of the round fasteners off the square fasteners, grab the short sides of the wire frame with both hands, and twist (one hand clockwise, the other counter-clockwise) so the wire frame will "fold" into three loops which align together. Slip the net in this position into the provided pouch for storage. To reinstall, carefully remove the "folded" net from the pouch taking care the wire frame does not "pop open" unintentionally. Reposition the netting section in the vehicle, press the round and square fasteners together and adjust the barrel locks, if necessary. That’s it!

PLEASE NOTE: The Net Pet Barrier is designed to keep a well-behaved pet off the seat in front. It will not restrain a large, aggressive, untrained pet. Small holes caused by pet contact with the net do not generally affect the usefulness of the Barrier and are not covered under warranty.