23/07/2024
We have been made aware of an incident which has taken place regarding one of our products. From what I can gather the dog is fine but I believe that the experience was awful and traumatic for the dog and the owners who had to watch for a prolonged period of time until their beloved dog could be freed.
For over fifty years the company made bespoke fully sided cages that were made to measure for the vehicle they were designed to fit. We no longer manufacture bespoke dog cages - this is due to the large number of hours each one took to manufacture.
We are aware however, that there is a strong second hand market out there for 'Guardsman' Dog Cages. We therefore understand that some cages will now be utilised in vehicles and in ways that they were not designed for.
No-one wants to see any dogs injured so please be aware that the cage roofs are not designed for dogs to stand on. We all understand that dogs can behave unpredictably so if you think there is the slightest chance that your dog can gain access to the cage roof please cover it with something rigid. Thick rubber or thin plywood would suffice but it needs to be strong enough to prevent the dogs claws/paws from getting caught in the mesh of the roof.
Thank you.
'Guardsman' Management
