Dog Question

[Newsa]

For those of you who have dogs:

Has your dog had difficulty jumping from the ground to the back seat when the dog gets older?

And what solution do you use to solve the problem?

I have the 4x4 that seems to sit 2 inches higher than the 4x2?

 

[jhenderson]

135lb Shiloh shepherd, 9 1/2 years old. He puts his fron feet on the rocker panel and I lift his butt.

 

[Killer223]

we got a set of stairs that is usually used for dogs to get on the bed inside, and just keep it outside. it works for our old girl, boxer.

 

[seafish]

150# Bull Mastiff, 10 years old...used to jump in and out by hisself. Now he put his front paws on the bumper and then I boost his back half up and in. Of course, in another 10 years I am probably going to need somebody to do that for me...LOL

All that being said, and very importantly IMO, what I didn't realize is that when he was younger, 150# dog jumping DOWN and out of the truck is EXTREMELY stressful on their shoulders and front legs as they land with their full weight behind them!!! So now I ALSO grab his collar and support some of his weight as he jumps down from the truck. Just my .02

 

[WW101]

I've seen a few of these ramps in use in our travels. Fortunately our guys are small enough to lift in. (hopefully the link works)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IWYPX...nt=&hvlocphy=9006808&hvtargid=pla-77766650966

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

We have a 7 year old 80# mutt rescue dog that we bought as a puppy. I've always let her jump into the truck, but never out. I pick her up and set her on the ground. She's a pretty amazing dog. One day a few years ago, we were standing around the bed of the truck. I have a 3500 srw 4x4 with 35" tires by the way. My dog walked towards us and jumped over the bed side and into the back of the truck. She's done it probably a hundred times now and I'm still amazed every time I see it.

 

[p-Bar]

My Annie and I had a program that she would get her fronts paws up inside the truck then I would pick her back legs up and wheel barrow her in. She always wanted to go.

 

[Berrigan]

For those of you who have dogs:

Has your dog had difficulty jumping from the ground to the back seat when the dog gets older?

And what solution do you use to solve the problem?

I have the 4x4 that seems to sit 2 inches higher than the 4x2?

When you said dog question I thought you were referring to Fords. Anyway I lift her in and lift her out.

 

[chrisg331]

My 90lb. 9 year old Yellow lab now uses one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LM9IIAW/ref=detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got it because the wife cant lift him into her Tahoe but it works for my truck as well.......I usually lift him in/out as its quicker.

 

[jhenderson]

What's quicker( and cheaper) is to train your dog. Even my 135lb retired wife can help my dog in when he puts his front feet on the rocker. Your over thinking this.

 

[chrisg331]

What's quicker( and cheaper) is to train your dog. Even my 135lb retired wife can help my dog in when he puts his front feet on the rocker. Your over thinking this.

"you're" over thinking this. My dog is starting to get joint problems. We're treating those but the meds don't treat his confidence. He just doesn't get around like he used to and we found a way for him to help himself. Thanks for crapping all over someone else's solution to the OP's problem....you're a real gem.

 

[JackFate]

I removed my rear seat bolted plywood down padded & carpeted the plywood then used a canvas tarp to cover it (makes dog hair, dirt & wet much easier clean up) now the ramp I built attaches to the factory side steps.also have a piece of carpet attached to plywood that will cover the gap between ramp and new plywood floor thus protecting the weatherstripping and paint. Don't have a picture at this time.

 

[Newsa]

What's quicker( and cheaper) is to train your dog. Even my 135lb retired wife can help my dog in when he puts his front feet on the rocker. Your over thinking this.

I appreciate ALL the responses. We adopted a dog that has weak rear legs due to a spine abnormality. At first we thought her legs were weak from being cooped up in a kennel and not getting exercise. Vet says she may never get full expected leg strength. It's a congenital malformation.

My girlfriend and I are looking at these suggestions. We appreciate every suggestion. I wasn't over thinking. My girlfriend asked me to post this as an attempt to see /research what others do.

Again, I do appreciate ALL the info.

 

[randygk]

Our 110 lb choc lab didn't want anything to do with the ramp we bought. I received something shipped in a Styrofoam 2' X 2' by about 9 inch tall block.
I glued
indoor/outdoor carpet on it and now he uses that to get in or out of truck.

 

[Newsa]

When you said dog question I thought you were referring to Fords. Anyway I lift her in and lift her out.

Thanks :-laf

That's a whole nother theead

 

[jhenderson]

"you're" over thinking this. My dog is starting to get joint problems. We're treating those but the meds don't treat his confidence. He just doesn't get around like he used to and we found a way for him to help himself. Thanks for crapping all over someone else's solution to the OP's problem....you're a real gem.

It was not my intention to make anyone feel that way. An animal in pain isn't funny and I never would make light of it. In hindsight a better reply would have been, been there, bought 3 different ramps, it didn't work for us. When my wife's Aussie got older and her rear legs got weak she decided a ramp was the answer. We tried 3. They need to be long on a tall vehicle so the angle isn't to great or it's harder on the dog than jumping.. That means storage becomes an issue. Folding ramps were tried but the hinge was always suspect. When the ramp would bend the dog would panic. The dog never felt at ease on any of the ramps and would always scramble rather than walk normally. We even had one with carpeting. Still no good. When we parked somewhere and got the dog out someone would always come park next to us and then there was no room to deploy the ramp. I finally convinced her to teach the dog to put its front feet on the rocker and wait. No more problems. We've done this with that Aussie and 3 shepherds sence then and it's always worked better than our ramp experiments. If that causes the dog pain it's obviously not the answer in that case. If confidence is the issue, teach him to trust you. If you don't let him fail he'll soon be fine with what you ask of him.

 

[2013megacab]

We used this one

https://www.amazon.com/Solvit-Ultra...68&sr=8-3&keywords=folding+pet+ramps+for+dogs

It worked great. It is perfect for getting into the back seat, but maybe too short for the back end. I folded it and kept it behind the driver's seat.

Al

 

[chrisg331]

It was not my intention to make anyone feel that way. An animal in pain isn't funny and I never would make light of it. In hindsight a better reply would have been, been there, bought 3 different ramps, it didn't work for us. When my wife's Aussie got older and her rear legs got weak she decided a ramp was the answer. We tried 3. They need to be long on a tall vehicle so the angle isn't to great or it's harder on the dog than jumping.. That means storage becomes an issue. Folding ramps were tried but the hinge was always suspect. When the ramp would bend the dog would panic. The dog never felt at ease on any of the ramps and would always scramble rather than walk normally. We even had one with carpeting. Still no good. When we parked somewhere and got the dog out someone would always come park next to us and then there was no room to deploy the ramp. I finally convinced her to teach the dog to put its front feet on the rocker and wait. No more problems. We've done this with that Aussie and 3 shepherds sence then and it's always worked better than our ramp experiments. If that causes the dog pain it's obviously not the answer in that case. If confidence is the issue, teach him to trust you. If you don't let him fail he'll soon be fine with what you ask of him.

My bad jhenderson,

I'm sure I took it the wrong way. After re-reading my post, it seemed more than a little harsh. My apologies.

 

[jhenderson]

Not needed, but gladly accepted

 

[Flash1034]

Yep. Breaks my heart but I have to lift my 10 year old Shepherd up into and down out of the truck now. I have to have my buddy with me though...