Dogs Getting In and Out

[dwfern]

I wont get into details of my dogs weight as i ould not want to embarrasse her. Lets just say she is a big boned Saint Bernard. We use a ramp getting in and out of the back of my lifted Land Rover. Something to remember is getting out and jumping down is where your dog could likely see an injury so it is not just a convenience.

I get it... our golden had double elbow surgery at 7 months old for elbow dysplasia so we are trying to "save" them as much as we can. The Flex isn't bad as it is low to the ground but the Bronco not so much.

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[M&M Beer]

Make a ramp!

 

[Captain nSANEo]

Thanks for the link... will definitely consider

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[Michael Grasso]

That ramp looks like it extends out quite far... how far from back of the truck to the end of the ramp... roughly?

The ramp can go from like 50 to 80”. So depends on the height…. But usually around 4’ or so…

 

[Jarheaded]

I have two big chocolate labs that may be able to make the jump, but I bought this ramp just in case. I plan to make a braket to store it just inside the tailgate, no folding table for me, just one more sacrafice for these two....

 

[acnp2022]

Have two dogs... a 2yr old 95lb Golden Retriever and a 9 month old 45lb Australian Retriever. We currently are in a Flex and am concerned about their (mainly the golden) ability to get in and out of the Bronco.

I have a 4 Door Badlands non-Sasquatch coming and was wondering about other folks' experience of their dogs getting in and out.

Do they get in and out via the tailgate or the back seat doors? How is the height for larger/older dogs?

Thanks.

my dog is medium size and I have to throw him in. He did make it once when my back was turned, but I don't want him to hurt himself. He is 11, but can still easily jump over a 3-4' gate so he will always try. My bronco is sas though. He does love going for rides with the soft top down.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

My 75 lbs German Shorthaired Pointer currently jumps up into the back of my 3" lifted 4Runner with 34" tires without much effort, so I don't anticipate any issues. Once he gets older, I'll probably have to assist him.

 

[wetdog]

I had forgot to mention how hard it is on dogs getting out very easy to injure the shoulders and elbows i guess a ramp is best i just have them wait and lift them down.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Have two dogs... a 2yr old 95lb Golden Retriever and a 9 month old 45lb Australian Retriever. We currently are in a Flex and am concerned about their (mainly the golden) ability to get in and out of the Bronco.

I have a 4 Door Badlands non-Sasquatch coming and was wondering about other folks' experience of their dogs getting in and out.

Do they get in and out via the tailgate or the back seat doors? How is the height for larger/older dogs?

Thanks.

I am ordering one of these extra long ramps (made for taller vehicles). I am too damn old to pick up larger dogs and it is too tall and hard on their joints to let them jump out or attempt to jump up and in.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016HPTF...olid=2I0H521JOEUA9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

I had forgot to mention how hard it is on dogs getting out very easy to injure the shoulders and elbows i guess a ramp is best i just have them wait and lift them down.

Here is an extra long ramp for 4X4's:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016HPTF...olid=2I0H521JOEUA9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[stampede1]

"tailgate or the back seat"??? My dog takes shotgun...everyone else sits in the back!

Let me get this straight, he lets you drive his truck?

 

[Moya7]

Have two dogs... a 2yr old 95lb Golden Retriever and a 9 month old 45lb Australian Retriever. We currently are in a Flex and am concerned about their (mainly the golden) ability to get in and out of the Bronco.

I have a 4 Door Badlands non-Sasquatch coming and was wondering about other folks' experience of their dogs getting in and out.

Do they get in and out via the tailgate or the back seat doors? How is the height for larger/older dogs?

Thanks.

I never allow my dogs to jump in or out of the back of my vehicles. Its hard on their legs etc, especially when they are young. I half lift them in and out (large Lab and a Belgian Malinois). That's my 2c

 

[havingfunyet]

Here are pictures of the Twistep on my Jeep. I will be putting it on my Bronco when I get it. It is also very handy for me to stand on when putting my kayak on top.

 

[Michael Grasso]

My 75 lbs German Shorthaired Pointer currently jumps up into the back of my 3" lifted 4Runner with 34" tires without much effort, so I don't anticipate any issues. Once he gets older, I'll probably have to assist him.

My 2 GSPs, Sadie and Jack. They are the best aren’t they!

 

[calx]

I never allow my dogs to jump in or out of the back of my vehicles. Its hard on their legs etc, especially when they are young. I half lift them in and out (large Lab and a Belgian Malinois). That's my 2c

This is what I do for my Rough Collies too. I help them up/down in vehicles, and plan on doing that for the Bronco too

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