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looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical

Posted by Mike Zepecki on September 27, 2008, 13:41:45

Im looking to out fit an SUV and I need some help finding good/quality equipment. This is what Im looking for. K9 door popper,heat alarm,fan for air circulation,coolk9for AC.
Now I need some thoughts on the split cage for K9 and prisoner transport. I will be working the housing projects as a K9 handler and back up will only be a short distance away. Is the split cage worth the money.

Jerry I just wanted to thank you also. After finishing your school so many doors have opened for me.
your thoughts and opinions

Mike Zepecki

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Re: looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical

Posted by DFrost on September 27, 2008, 16:41:29, in reply to "looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical"

We have a few of the slit cages in crn vics, I don't know if they make them for an SUV. We got ours from American Aluminum. They are ok, but I don't like them for dual purpose dogs. The prisoner seat is located on the passenger side rear, which puts the dog out into traffic from the drivers side. All our dual purpose are in single containers. We bought the door popper from American Aluminun as well. I don't really like them. They work ok, but they just don't seem like they are going to hold up. I do however like their Cool Dog heat alarm. It comes with a high velocity fan for only one dollar more than some of the other brands. Ray Allen and Havis Shield also carry k9 containers. I don't think they carry a 1/3 - 2/3 container though. I like Havis Shields single container for Crown vics and the Ray Allen one for Explorers. All of them are well built.

DFrost

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Re: looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical

Posted by Laura on October 28, 2008, 9:32:51, in reply to "Re: looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical"

DFrost, I'm really sorry that you feel the way you do about our cages and equipment. We offer the option of reversing the cage so the dog can exit on the passenger side. We've always offered that option. If you are having trouble with the door opener, please call my tech Rick @ 800-277-0869, we will be more than happy to fix the problem.
Thanks,
Laura Albritton
American Aluminum Acc.
www.ezrideronline.com
lalbritton@ezrideronline.com

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Re: looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical

Posted by Jeff Riccio on September 27, 2008, 19:55:01, in reply to "Re: looking for quality equipment for k9 vehical"

I'm a big fan of seeing all of the different setups used by the handlers coming though the handler courses here at TK9. I find that the best ones, are custom made to the vehicle. However, this route is obviously more expensive. The Ray-Allen Inserts are nice, i really like them. If this is a new K9 unit, see if a local metal-fab shop would be willing to donate or give you a good deal on a custom cage. I don't feel that the prisoner transport is necessary, that can be done by your backup. Plus it cuts down on the space for your dog and equipment.

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