paint protection December 19, 2017, 09:50:03 am Now that LDy Lulubelle is returned from her summer spa treatment I'm feeling very protective. My biggest concern right now is the 4-Legged Alarm.The only time she's ever allowed to roam untethered is out at the farm (when we're traveling she's on a leash, and on a tether at the house). Sometimes I'm in the rig when she's out, and I noticed before this new paint job there were time's she'd start to scratch at the coach door as well as bark (she just barks at the doors at the house). Though I didn't notice any scratches before the paint job, I don't want to risk that now, but I also don't want to be watching her like a two-year-old at every moment.Any suggestions on temporary/removable protection for the lower portion of the coach door? I thought about a carpet remnant, but don't know how to affix it without damaging the paint, or one of those collapsible pet fences I saw a few gals use a Ladeze, but I figure she would just go under the rig & around to the inside of the enclosure where it would butt up against the side of the rig...plus I'd have to move it for myself every time going in/out. Thx in advance.Lynne
Re: paint protection Reply #1 – December 19, 2017, 10:57:33 am Lynne,Amazon may have what you need. The prices vary and some outdoor dog enclosures have a built in gate. While some gates may need to be closed off in a corral formation, others allow you to keep one side open ended. Prices vary.We have two at home and are currently being used as a barricade to keep our little friends from going next door as I complete my side fence between mine and my neighbors house. The enclosure can be secured to stakes in the ground near the LD to prevent your Four Legged Alarm from making an end run around the edges.Here are pics of two enclosures offered on Amazon and my back fence utilizing our enclosure.A little protection goes a long way. Kent 1 Likes
Re: paint protection Reply #2 – December 19, 2017, 11:54:53 am How about applying a few small pieces of dual lock or hook and loop to the outside edges of the door and then cutting a piece of clear plastic like plexiglass to the bottom half of the door and applying the opposite side of the dual lock at the corners of the plastic? The bottom of the door will be protected from paws, your beautiful door finish can still be appreciated, and the plastic section can be removed for traveling.HD 2 Likes
Re: paint protection Reply #3 – December 20, 2017, 03:07:12 am Kent--Gorgeous redwood fence--is that the project that a previous thread discussed something better than concrete to secure the fenceposts?I'd seen those flexible corrals at Ladeze, & thought of it in a "U" configuration from one side of the door to the other; I suspect the little sneak would figure out how to access the open side of the "U" by going under the rig.HD--That's kind of what I was thinking, but didn't know if sticky-back velcro or some other fastener might damage the paint.Thx to both of you.Lynne
Re: paint protection Reply #4 – December 20, 2017, 11:57:48 am "Any suggestions on temporary/removable protection for the lower portion of the coach door?"---You might look at this product:CLAWGUARD : Ultimate Pet Scratch Protection ProductsIt looks like it could be adapted to hanging over the door handle of the LD; to keep it from 'swinging' if the dog scratches at it, maybe put a hole in each of the lower corners and secure it to the step with bungees or tie wraps or paracord or Gear Ties from Nitize:https://www.niteize.com/collection/Gear-Tie.asp You could probably make one of these 'guards' pretty easily out of a sheet of heavy plastic sheeting, plexiglass, or even 1/4" plywood. Putting 'boots' on the door scratcher might be an alternative plan! 1 Likes
Re: paint protection Reply #5 – December 20, 2017, 12:20:56 pm Quote from: Blueox25 - December 19, 2017, 11:54:53 amHow about applying a few small pieces of dual lock or hook and loop to the outside edges of the door and then cutting a piece of clear plastic like plexiglass to the bottom half of the door and applying the opposite side of the dual lock at the corners of the plastic? The bottom of the door will be protected from paws, your beautiful door finish can still be appreciated, and the plastic section can be removed for traveling.That a good and simple solution.I have seen several do the same to their screen doors, for cooler weather use, allowing the entry the door to be left open without losing a lot of interior heat. The plexiglass also protects the screen door's fragile screening from dog's scratching. The plexiglass can be attach to just the lower part of the screen door, protecting the screen while providing ventilation.Larry
Re: paint protection Reply #6 – December 20, 2017, 12:46:00 pm While you're at it, take a look at the sharp lower corner of both doors. It can really dig into a puppy's back/hindquarters if it closes on 'em. There have been a few solutions proposed here on the site, dealing with rubber protectors, etc.Chip 1 Likes
Re: paint protection Reply #7 – December 20, 2017, 08:38:09 pm Quote from: Chip Chester - December 20, 2017, 12:46:00 pmWhile you're at it, take a look at the sharp lower corner of both doors. It can really dig into a puppy's back/hindquarters if it closes on 'em. The corners of both the entry and screen doors can hurt people too.Round the corners off with a file. The screen door is easy to file, being plastic, the entry door is a little tougher but worth the effort.Larry
Re: paint protection Reply #8 – December 20, 2017, 08:48:27 pm "The screen door is easy to file, being plastic..."----Larry, the screen door frame on my LD is aluminum; the corner has been filed/rounded because I took a plug out of my shin a few years ago. The dog managed to avoid this fate, but she's smarter than I am! 1 Likes
Re: paint protection Reply #9 – December 21, 2017, 01:40:08 pm Thanks, to all--I knew there were solutions...I just needed other brains to help me direct my thinking!RE: "Putting 'boots' on the door scratcher might be an alternative plan!" I thought about that for cold weather/snow outings when she was a puppy, but she managed to chew through the front of three harnesses (somehow getting her chin tucked down where she could get to the front strap that I thought was tight). Boots might last maybe 27.31 seconds...a neighbor friend brought her a squeaky/fluffy doggie Christmas present last year that was pretty well shredded about five minutes after it came out of the wrapping... Thx, all--LynneDon't know why it didn't occur to me to call Cody in the first place. I liked the idea of a plexiglass panel & those doorguards in Joan's link looked interesting (but no doorknob/etc. to affix), so I called Cody & I can just take heavy-duty packing tape down the plexiglass cut to fit & wrap around the inside edge of the door. I'm also going to file down that corner on the screen. Thx all. 2 Likes
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