Replacing a Seatbelt: Dog Chewed it to bits!

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • My Sproker Spaniel, Lance, decided to have a good chew of my seatbelt!
    Facing a £80-£200 bill, I had a look around and found that is you can remove the strap material and replace it, so I gave it a go.
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Komentáře • 114

  • @MrGenedancingmachine
    @MrGenedancingmachine Před 5 lety +36

    I was gonna change my sprinter seat belts to red ones, this video has convinced me they’re just fine the way they are...

  • @brassmonkey001
    @brassmonkey001 Před 5 lety +20

    Little tip for anyone working on seat belts - when pulling the belt off the reel, keep the reel in the upright position as it sits inside the vehicle, as they are designed to lock up at any other angles like for example it the vehicle is rolling over on to it's side etc. So if you can't seem to unroll it, just turn the reel to how it would normally sit in the vehicle then it should come out nicely.

  • @markburton8303
    @markburton8303 Před 5 lety +5

    Love the fact that you try and fix everything yourself. It's hard work sometimes, but gives you the skills you need to fix things out on the road, which you miss out on if you pay to have it done.

  • @QALibrary
    @QALibrary Před 5 lety +5

    my friends own a trucking company and they got 4 springers (2 older ones and 2 from September) and for years they allowed workers to bring their pets to work so it's not unusual to find cats and dogs in the workspace every day

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety +1

      Sounds like a great place to work! 😁

  • @shellysands7342
    @shellysands7342 Před 5 lety +8

    Dogs, Aren't they grand! Lol Between the pooping, peeing, chewing, puking, hair, mud, dirt, wet and Lord knows what else, it's amazing we love them at all. But we do. :-)

  • @d4ve587
    @d4ve587 Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent fix there 😁👍can't blame the woof as had a video fix 🤣🤣😎

  • @mobileupload4374
    @mobileupload4374 Před 5 lety +1

    Well done mate, what a result

  • @oAWOLo
    @oAWOLo Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the all the quality content mate,always helpful and interesting.

  • @user-el4iu3ic6v
    @user-el4iu3ic6v Před rokem

    This made my day

  • @mrsb2914
    @mrsb2914 Před 5 lety +7

    We tried the radio with our dog as he gets anxious when we go out and it works well. Has Lance got a Kong as I've heard they can work well?

  • @daveslife9486
    @daveslife9486 Před 4 lety

    Result a good cheap fix and very handy to know👍

  • @elliott2054
    @elliott2054 Před 5 lety

    Just found your channel...loving it. Hope your channel grows fast so you can get back on the road!!

  • @andrewhooks5145
    @andrewhooks5145 Před 5 lety +1

    You got to love him.

  • @spazwizz2484
    @spazwizz2484 Před 5 lety +2

    Curious to see if Lance chews this new seat belt as well :D

  • @MrGrerm
    @MrGrerm Před 5 lety +2

    Springers get bored if left alone for any length of time.a kong can help and if stuffed with treats/doggy peanut butter will help keep him happy...ive had springers all my life (40+ years) kongs do help..

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety

      Thanks, I'll grab one today!

    • @ceecrb1
      @ceecrb1 Před 5 lety

      Yeah my grandmother trained police and army dogs. She couldnt recomend them enough from the day they first appeared on the market. I'e just used one to train my puppy to entertain himself with toys when alone. Start easy and make it harder and harder. Leave it with normal.dried dog food but standing up in water to soak it up. The longer you soak it the mushier they get and the harder it gets. More of a mental puzzle.

  • @penguinchick6563
    @penguinchick6563 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm so sorry, but i had a good laugh! The two dogs i got in 2005 & 6 went through that...lost many expensive things...but in the van just 9 months when the older died, near 2 years ago now...this last 6 months has been hell! The lil guy, in Oct. Started peeing anyplace he needed to go, i buy diapers now...holy crap, my kid is 28! LOL
    Life as a dog parent! I almost lost him in January but he has been doing well...still will pee in my lap, but seems active and happy.
    Good luck! ✌🐧

    • @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
      @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Před 5 lety +1

      When my border collie started peeing where she slept I took her to a vet, slight kidney infection he said but it's clearing up now. Five or six months later she collapsed so off to a different vet. She had a cancerous tumor in her kidneys if I remember and had it for about six months the second vet said. I went home without my dog that day as nothing could be done, the tumor was so well rooted in.
      I don't mean to worry you but a second opinion earlier on could have possibly saved my dogs life for two or three years more.
      That type of operation is costly but I'd have paid for it!
      If it's a weak bladder, there's a treatment that's good but I can't remember the name.
      I hope your dog sticks around for a while longer, it hurts when they go I know.

    • @penguinchick6563
      @penguinchick6563 Před 5 lety +2

      the older dog was a border collie! She had a brain aneurysm at 13 and a half...but my chinese crested is 14 and a half and is medically as good as to be expected they live 13-16 years. He is near his end...I just keep him as happy as i can...but will not spend thousands to keep him alive...I don't believe in it for ME...nor him. I lived, he lived...that it what is beautiful! And we all had love. 🐧

    • @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
      @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Před 5 lety +1

      @@penguinchick6563 My dog was too far gone to spend so much, plus to put her through a major operation for a poor outcome it simply was a decision that had to be made.
      It was hard though. I have now a lab at 8 years old and another collie nearing 4 years old.
      As you say, keep em happy!

  • @quincym-e4680
    @quincym-e4680 Před 5 lety

    If hes still chewing you can buy spray that like the stuff u get for kids biting nails you just spray on stuff and leave it no smell etc of it

  • @thekristymichelle6537
    @thekristymichelle6537 Před 3 lety

    My dog just pulled this shit today too! Hence why I’m here. 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @mariana7802
    @mariana7802 Před 2 lety

    I'm here for the same reason 😭 going to try to DIY myself I also was having a bad day when this happened!

  • @Deadonkey85
    @Deadonkey85 Před 5 lety +4

    Radio 2...
    No wonder he doesnt want to go back in the van 😆

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety +2

      😂 I see it that the boring tones of it subdue him into a nap 😂 Radio 1, he'd be head butting windows to escape

    • @danielsinclair1368
      @danielsinclair1368 Před 4 lety

      He sounded like he really wanted 2 kill that beautiful dog and the dog looked terrified of the dude. Maybe we should give the beautiful dog to a loving family and get this dude a teddy bear

    • @adidasmanuk
      @adidasmanuk Před 3 lety +2

      @@danielsinclair1368 watch the video where Lancer nearly died twice & you're see he values Lance's life more than his own.
      We all watch for cj's humour & if you was a Brit you would understand we say these things without ever any intention of carrying them out

    • @danielsinclair1368
      @danielsinclair1368 Před 3 lety

      @@adidasmanuk ok thankyou I will 😃

    • @Cptnjenks
      @Cptnjenks Před 3 lety +1

      @@adidasmanuk or the one where lance went missing...

  • @bobyboo5063
    @bobyboo5063 Před 5 lety +1

    Well done :)

  • @petec3658
    @petec3658 Před 5 lety

    Currently having chewing problems with Dexter our 8 month old springer, I feel your pain!

  • @LETSGOYONDER
    @LETSGOYONDER Před 5 lety

    Dog crate door on the dogs bed might be worth getting? He might not like it at first but a little doggy treat every time he goes in might help? Save you a lot of bother n won't have to worry every time you're away from the van for a couple hours.

  • @richardhurst1969
    @richardhurst1969 Před 5 lety +2

    Used a firm called seatbeltservice to change mine for me

  • @johnmandy
    @johnmandy Před 5 lety

    Lance is getting to be like Cooper, little buggers are cute but stubborn. See you in a couple of weeks 👍🏻

  • @garyallsebrook3493
    @garyallsebrook3493 Před 5 lety

    Get yourself a paintbrush and the hottest hot sauce you can find. Paint anything he can chew with it. It’ll stop that dead in its tracks (without harm)🐾🐾. Usually it’s permanent. It’s not sticky when dry...
    I have small inside dogs and we use recyclable potty pads. They work very well. The dogs are very good about using them. There’s always crating too but if he’s not used to it, it’s pretty cruel...
    , laundry might be a problem for travelers..

  • @matthewjenkins1161
    @matthewjenkins1161 Před 5 lety

    Always work with the battery disconnected, to prevent accidental triggering of the pretensioner.
    I wonder if anything could be sprayed on the belts to discourage dog chewing??? Dogs will be dogs!

  • @Memyselfandvan
    @Memyselfandvan Před 5 lety

    I didn't know either that you could simply (or not so simply) swap out the webbing, nice one. Have you considered Lance a chew puzzle? There are many different levels which you hide treats in, they are aimed at keeping dogs busy, with rewards, but at the same time, educating them also. Would stop the urge to chew.

  • @freedomaudit
    @freedomaudit Před 2 lety

    My dog did the very same thing on my truck, it was so frustrating.

  • @bauerlimitedproduction7398

    Thanks for sharing. ;)

  • @nealeburgess6756
    @nealeburgess6756 Před 5 lety

    Great video. I never knew you could change the webbing on a seatbelt! With regards to Lance not wanting to come into the van.... maybe he doesn´t like radio 2. Perhaps he prefers something a bit more intelectual like radio 4.

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety

      Haha, yeah tbh I'd be annoyed stuck listening to Jeremy vine too.
      Might need to upgrade to a DAB then, my radio picks up bugger all. 😆

  • @Cptnjenks
    @Cptnjenks Před 3 lety

    did Lance settle down in the end? felt for him in this video.

  • @johnnyflores1978
    @johnnyflores1978 Před rokem

    Did your air bag light come on ?

  • @rogerburn21
    @rogerburn21 Před 5 lety

    there is a place near woodend with loads of sprinters they will sell for parts near where i work mate

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety

      Ooo! Do you know the name bud? I'll take a look

    • @rogerburn21
      @rogerburn21 Před 5 lety

      @@ProjectAmber hello pal i dont no the name of the place but it on henley road at the bottom of deedmore road turn left and keep going its on the right there is loads of sprinters with no front end on them you will see them from the road hope that will help ps where abouts are you now

  • @brettnbeckvalleyvan
    @brettnbeckvalleyvan Před 5 lety

    Get another strap 👍 ready for next time 😂 and at least you know how to change it now 🤣🤣 man you got some patience 👍, we just picked our van up and will be documenting the build on Instagram we are brettnbeck 😉 if you fancy seeing how it goes or any advice your more than welcome to drop in and see us safe travels bnb ❤️😉👍🚐

  • @dubsydubs5234
    @dubsydubs5234 Před 5 lety

    He he your dog ate everything, I'm allowed to laugh as my dog ate all my stuff too. They're little fuckers. 😀He's a cutie.

  • @Chris-be1fo
    @Chris-be1fo Před 5 lety

    Hi. Just found your channel. Good job with the belt. Don’t know about UK but here in Aussie it is illegal to sell 2nd hand belts because it’s not known if they have been stressed from an accident. There is only 1 company that is licensed to re-web them. Had to get one for my old car a while ago. What will stop the dog chewing it again?

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety

      That's a fair rule I guess but no such rules here I don't think.
      Well he is now banned from sitting in the cab 😆

  • @gremlinsbreath
    @gremlinsbreath Před 5 lety +1

    Sour apple spray for anything you don't want him to chew.

  • @petergilbert7106
    @petergilbert7106 Před 5 lety +1

    Was Lance named after the Paul Whitehouse character?

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety +6

      Haha, no he was named Lance because just as I got him we set off around Europe in an old Ambulance 😬

  • @ShizFacedJesus
    @ShizFacedJesus Před 5 lety

    Hey man! Interested in how much money it cost you week to week on your last trip around Europe
    I'm off on a roadtrip this summer in my big transit van, so keen to figure out my finances!
    Maybe you could do a video covering this?

  • @stetomlinson3146
    @stetomlinson3146 Před 5 lety

    Have you thought of getting in touch with your local ambulance trust to see if there workshops have any? Just an idea. Good luck

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety

      Worth a shot for future parts but all the the west Midlands fleet have moved onto the Ducato van ambulances a while ago so not so fruitful in my area

  • @Ade-refrigeration-guy
    @Ade-refrigeration-guy Před 5 lety

    Bloody hell mate , I reweb seat belts at my business , I've rewebbed loads into all colours . I could've sorted this for you . I reweb into other colours for £45 a pair

  • @rogergregory5981
    @rogergregory5981 Před 5 lety +5

    poor Lance is stressed , he don't understand why he's left on his own

  • @SustainableGal
    @SustainableGal Před 5 lety +1

    Well done mate, shame you can't take your dog to work

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash. Před 5 lety

    My parents' dog went through a chewing stage. Luckily he outgrew it before he chomped completely through any chair legs. Has Lance been banned from the cab now? Have you got him an alternative item for him to chew?

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes he has 😂 he now has a number of items left out to have a naw on 👍

  • @marshallbaldwin395
    @marshallbaldwin395 Před 5 lety

    I have a seat belt that looks just like the one you took out i gave him the one I took out have not had any problems since then he loves new toy he is a 45 lbs cocker
    Have a good day
    THE GRUMPY BUS

  • @Darkart123
    @Darkart123 Před 5 lety

    Where the is the will there is a way. Just like the need for the light bulb way back then.

  • @versatec1
    @versatec1 Před 5 lety

    Lol...Funny dog.😊

  • @omfug7148
    @omfug7148 Před 5 lety

    You need to find a doggy daycare near work, if you can even drop him off for a couple of hours in the morning where he can run around with other dogs, it would help. dogs are pack animals, it is a good thing to keep in mind.

  • @frozenoem1
    @frozenoem1 Před 5 lety +1

    Could have been worse, my dog ate my leather couch, she still lives but, the language I hadn't used in 50 years.

  • @MrDubery
    @MrDubery Před 5 lety

    Hello, Ru living off your savings or do you make any cash online? Saw a video where you were working for a bit, was this temporary?

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety +1

      I work, save up then go out. So at the moment I'm still in a full time job in the UK saving everything away for a while ready for round 2, but still in the van. I now make a little bit off youtube but not sustainable atm

  • @SteveRussellP
    @SteveRussellP Před 5 lety +1

    If you coat your seatbelt and anything else you don't want touched rub Chili's on them it will not hurt your dog but he won't like the taste

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 Před 3 lety

    I used to have this problem with my old Labrador when he was a pup in my first van. The vet recommended ‘Bitter Cherry Spray’......dogs HATE IT! spray anything you dont want chewed.....they soon learn....eeeeurggggGGHHHH! HARMLESS to animals and humans😊👍🏻🐶🎾

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 3 lety

      I'll get some! he hasnt attepted the seatbelts in a while but he's still prone to door mats n door seals lol

  • @Rails2Roads
    @Rails2Roads Před 2 lety

    My dog just chewed through both my drivers and passenger seat belts because I left her in the cab for 15 minutes while I went into the store. Ugh

  • @granjerolunabrillo1487

    What Class licence do you have to hold to drive a converted ambulance?

  • @MrJuego
    @MrJuego Před 5 lety

    Trolled by a dog, brilliant lol!

  • @evanjones2539
    @evanjones2539 Před 5 lety +1

    Now treat the belt with Tabasco...............!!

    • @bitsurfer0101
      @bitsurfer0101 Před 4 lety

      Or the stuff they use so you don't bite your nails.

  • @yeoldevidiot2029
    @yeoldevidiot2029 Před 5 lety +2

    Coat the seat belt with something harmless but unpleasant. He won't do it again.

  • @105wonky8
    @105wonky8 Před 5 lety

    👍

  • @roygardiner4002
    @roygardiner4002 Před 5 lety

    So many rotten Sprinters in breakers yards - you must be able to pick one up second hand - no?

  • @ThomasRodde
    @ThomasRodde Před 5 lety

    You'll probably already know about these resources, but still: www.diysprinter.co.uk and mercedes.7zap.com/en/eu/fg/utility/ - might come in handy for tracking part numbers for eBay searches and stuff.

  • @samm.3772
    @samm.3772 Před 2 lety

    my dog did this to my seatbelts hence why i’m searching up how to install a new seatbelt

  • @Travelaround82
    @Travelaround82 Před 5 lety

    nice doggie

  • @MrShaggsters
    @MrShaggsters Před 5 lety

    shame you could not make a dog run were you work

  • @nseight
    @nseight Před 5 lety

    :-) Brilliant*

  • @lynnallison3642
    @lynnallison3642 Před 5 lety

    should keep him in a crate

  • @RobBob555
    @RobBob555 Před 5 lety

    lol daft dug.

  • @floyd6382
    @floyd6382 Před 5 lety

    Nice1

  • @Bravo-ry9st
    @Bravo-ry9st Před 2 lety

    So, it's the dogs fault you left the car door open? When dogs chew items other than their chew toys, it's a sign of something else going on with your pet.

  • @Simon-390
    @Simon-390 Před 5 lety

    How can you call Lance a twat 😂

  • @rayshamrock2679
    @rayshamrock2679 Před 5 lety

    Bad dog

  • @haydenwebster7032
    @haydenwebster7032 Před 5 lety

    Maybe you should stop leaving your dog all day on it's own.

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety

      As apposed to the rest of the planet that take their dogs to work?? 🤔

    • @haydenwebster7032
      @haydenwebster7032 Před 5 lety

      @@ProjectAmber No, as opposed to sending your dog to day care or employing a dog walker.

  • @David-ss9lh
    @David-ss9lh Před 5 lety

    I can see that your single and the dog is your friend but I wouldn't want to share my space with a dirty stinky dog.

    • @ProjectAmber
      @ProjectAmber  Před 5 lety +1

      Clearly not a dog person 😆

    • @ra52
      @ra52 Před 5 lety

      Rather have any dog in my life than some people. Dogs love and always be there for you. They may chew and be annoying at times but never horrible like humans can be. We all experienced horrid people yet to find that in a dog.

  • @steveparker3936
    @steveparker3936 Před 5 lety

    PUT DOG IN CAGE WITH WATER WHILST AT WORK.

    • @Adamwarren27
      @Adamwarren27 Před 5 lety

      Kurt Seyffert great reply mate! Totally agree! 👍

  • @quincym-e4680
    @quincym-e4680 Před 5 lety

    If hes still chewing you can buy spray that like the stuff u get for kids biting nails you just spray on stuff and leave it no smell etc of it