[McDonnellK]

Hi all

I've just picked up my new disco sport, having a bit of a nightmare as the Labrador, is total spooked by the noise of the boot closure.

Petrified she's going to get stuck / run off.

Is it possible to disable it?

If not, anyone got any tips to get her used to it?

Sorry for totally female pathetic post

SE tech, corris grey, cirrus leather, privacy glass, black roof, 20' alloys, rubber mats (dog/wellie tastic)

 

[TheGate]

Our golden doodle was a bit freaked at first, have you tried sitting in the boot with the dog for a couple of cycles? Ours is now fine with it, after a few attempts

 

[philn]

Don't forget to have somebody around to let you out!.

 

[McDonnellK]

That's great advice - thanks

 

[Moose]

I am not sure if this is in the handbook, but one of the LR Experence guys showed me how to set the opening height of the tailgate.
By manually moving it to the wanted position and holding the shut button for 8 seconds - useful apparently if you have a low height garage or car park

 

[philn]

On page 12 of handbook, useful as moose says for low garage doors.

 

[McDonnellK]

Thanks both, I'll have a play if I can't get her to settle.

 

[Worm71]

I had a similar issue with our cockapoo. She is an incredibly nervous dog but she is fine with it now. I do bribe her with the odd carrot

 

[KaikouraDiscoSport]

Must be a rabbit

 

[Triple7]

Our lab hates the boot closing, caught his tail a couple of times, he has learnt to sit as soon as he is in the back (gets his tail outta the way!) He is a bit disconcerted with the sound of the soft close mind.

Agree with advice, sit with her to gain confidence.

 

[Triple7]

On page 12 of handbook, useful as moose says for low garage doors.

Thanks need to implement.

 

[McDonnellK]

Thanks everyone.

I'll go slowly and keep trying with her.

Ps how flippin lovely are these cars, I feel like a total star in mine

 

[philn]

So does the dog!.