The Most Important Question - Getting Dogs In

[Noface]

Looking at this setup, wondering if it's that much diffent then having the dog on seats? It's a bit diffcult to see, but looks like you've added a wooden support system of some sort.

It’s lower, flat, and butts up against the back of the center console. This provides significantly more room without the seat being in there.

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[Msfitoy]

I pick my chihuahua up and toss him in like a sack of rice. He lands paws down just like a cat lol

As my wife says, "Tiny dogs, tiny poops"... ?

 

[NeilP]

I have a ramp that I put on the tailgate but it is awkward. I think I will order one of these. "Dog Stairs for Large Dogs, Foldable Aluminum Lightweight Pet Ramp

 

[JDowns]

I just cut two pieces of ply and bolted down using the seat bolts. Two layers of memory foam. Then a dog blanket.

 

[subquark]

Good ideas, especially for some dogs with challenges, like the 3-legged Great Dane, or my little 20 pound Cheech.

He wants to climb in and steps onto the side steps and grabs the sill plate but I pick him up. Even at a light 20 pounds, it still hurts my old herniated and degenerated back BUT he has torn both rear ACLs (he had CCL surgery, like our ACL, on one side) so we're extra careful with him.

I'm going to look into the stair/ramps many of you suggested (lol, they weigh more than he does!). He'd probably be less nervous being allowed to clamber in rather than me picking him up. Poor guy is a behavioral mess - he was in seven homes in the two years before we got him including a city dog pound and two rescue shelters.

Thanks for all the great links and sharing your love of dogs. =)

 

[Grumpaw]

These are out 2 little rescue kids, and what I ended up making for them....knock wood their both around 15 lbs so we can pick em up easily.
Did a rear seat delete on my Scab, found a poly type crate that was 4 feet long. Bolted it to the seat floor and mounted 2 dog carriers on top.
Both of them love to travel when we go camping and just curl up and sleep or, since the seats are high enough, look out the windows.
And, yes, the seats are secured down, and their retaining leash's are tethered to an eyebolt under the seats.

 

[subquark]

These are out 2 little rescue kids, and what I ended up making for them....knock wood their both around 15 lbs so we can pick em up easily.
Did a rear seat delete on my Scab, found a poly type crate that was 4 feet long. Bolted it to the seat floor and mounted 2 dog carriers on top.
Both of them love to travel when we go camping and just curl up and sleep or, since the seats are high enough, look out the windows.
And, yes, the seats are secured down, and their retaining leash's are tethered to an eyebolt under the seats.

Now that's traveling in style and comfort! Sign me up! =)

 

[SeattleRanger]

I have a ramp that I put on the tailgate but it is awkward. I think I will order one of these. "Dog Stairs for Large Dogs, Foldable Aluminum Lightweight Pet Ramp

I actually ordered something similar and had to return as the rear door didn't open wide enough to allow me to use it properly. This one is slightly different so would be interested to know if it works for you.

 

[jmelair]

I bought my Ranger shortly after cancer surgery last year, and couldn't do heavy lifting for 2 months, so I picked up this ramp for my 14 year old redneck Welsh Terrier (he's a double-wide). He wouldn't use the ramp until I attached a lighter covered carpet (no slip, indoor-outdoor type, available at your favorite home improvement store). I emphasize the light color, he still wouldn't go near it when I had a black mat unless I covered it with a white towel, so I replaced the black with light gray.
Edit to add: As I check the link, I see they added an option to add an artificial grass layer. Wish they had that when I got it at first, I think the pup would use it

 

[JasmineFurBall]

Ok friends, most important question regarding this pickup! I have a 6 year old 100lb dog, and now he has to jump much higher than my 2003 Ranger. He can do it now, but I'm sure in some years he won't, it's a high jump man!

I purchased THESE folding stairs, but they didn't really work as the door wouldn't open fully enough to let them get put into place properly. Ended up returning them.

Do any of you have a solution on how you get your doggo's into the pickup?

I have a 100 lb Great Pyr, 6 years old. I just out down a stool /step for climbing in. She does fine. It's about 12" high. She sits behind me in the passenger row, pet cover on seat, she's all fur, no wings on her yet !

 

[JasmineFurBall]

These are out 2 little rescue kids, and what I ended up making for them....knock wood their both around 15 lbs so we can pick em up easily.
Did a rear seat delete on my Scab, found a poly type crate that was 4 feet long. Bolted it to the seat floor and mounted 2 dog carriers on top.
Both of them love to travel when we go camping and just curl up and sleep or, since the seats are high enough, look out the windows.
And, yes, the seats are secured down, and their retaining leash's are tethered to an eyebolt under the seats.

 

[CoreyH]

Ok friends, most important question regarding this pickup! I have a 6 year old 100lb dog, and now he has to jump much higher than my 2003 Ranger. He can do it now, but I'm sure in some years he won't, it's a high jump man!

I purchased THESE folding stairs, but they didn't really work as the door wouldn't open fully enough to let them get put into place properly. Ended up returning them.

Do any of you have a solution on how you get your doggo's into the pickup?

I’m probably going to do a rear seat delete. My 80 pound bully can jump in with ease for now. I use her harness to give her a soft landing. I just have a hammock in the back seat for her.

 

[Fitzmotor]

I feel like a tool, I use an old milk crate, I put my foot on it so it stays put when she is getting in and out.

 

[Chris M]

I feel like a tool, I use an old milk crate, I put my foot on it so it stays put when she is getting in and out.

You're not a tool if it works and she's not being hurt.
You're just frugal.

 

[Fitzmotor]

It was easy to toss her in when she was a puppy, now at 6 months she is almost 80lbs ?

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