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[yrraljguthrie]

Looking for ideas. I take my dog to the local park each day so she can read her P-mail. She is not big and not very athletic. When she jumps in her claws catch the rubber seal and destroy it. I've tried tape, a piece of carpet that covers the seal, and a piece of that Chinese fake leather seat repair material. I need some way to keep her from tearing up the seal. As I said not big, but 40 lbs. so not easy to assist. A problem is anything I cover the rubber seal with will overlap and the door has to close on.

 

[Atcer2018]

Maybe a rubber shower/tub mat? They are typically heavy and if you lay it over the seal before she jumps in or out it’s heavy enough it won’t move and thick enough to protect. Of course you will have to put it on and take it off each time.

 

[mb33458]

What about some sort of ramp?

 

[JeffK]

You could make some type of ramp. She might appreciate it as she gets older too.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

I had a similar issue with my newfoundland getting him in and out of the truck bed or cab, where ever he decided he wanted to be. Winter it was the bed, summer it was the cab due to air conditioning.

I found an expanding ramp with a course surface that allows for paw grip.

The angle for the cab didn't require an extension of the ramp the bed did, (4x4 height)

Ramp was made out of aluminum. Weighed about 20 lbs. Easy to put into truck bed. Stood up, did not take any real space. Worked for 6 or so years until he was not able to climb as well.

Also regardless of dog type recommended some type of seat cover.

He's been gone for a couple of years, still find dog hair.

 

[Tulecreeper]

What rubber seal are you referring to? When my dog jump in he lands on the tailgate and there is no seal.

 

[rule18]

I think he's talking about a rear passenger door. @yrraljguthrie some other members have used this in the past. Costs a few bucks, but might be worth it as she ages. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AR7YII?ie=UTF8&pldnSite=1&th=1&tag=ramforum-20

 

[Farmer Fran]

Dog mittens

 

[Wild one]

I had a similar issue with my newfoundland getting him in and out of the truck bed or cab, where ever he decided he wanted to be. Winter it was the bed, summer it was the cab due to air conditioning.

I found an expanding ramp with a course surface that allows for paw grip.

The angle for the cab didn't require an extension of the ramp the bed did, (4x4 height)

Ramp was made out of aluminum. Weighed about 20 lbs. Easy to put into truck bed. Stood up, did not take any real space. Worked for 6 or so years until he was not able to climb as well.

Also regardless of dog type recommended some type of seat cover.

He's been gone for a couple of years, still find dog hair.

Sorry for your loss,it can take along time to get over losing a hound.

 

[Tulecreeper]

I had a similar issue with my newfoundland getting him in and out of the truck bed or cab, where ever he decided he wanted to be. Winter it was the bed, summer it was the cab due to air conditioning.

I found an expanding ramp with a course surface that allows for paw grip.

The angle for the cab didn't require an extension of the ramp the bed did, (4x4 height)

Ramp was made out of aluminum. Weighed about 20 lbs. Easy to put into truck bed. Stood up, did not take any real space. Worked for 6 or so years until he was not able to climb as well.

Also regardless of dog type recommended some type of seat cover.

He's been gone for a couple of years, still find dog hair.

I feel you. Had to put my yellow lab down 3 years ago because cancer got him. Kind of unfair because he was really healthy otherwise. I still find hair here and there. The week I had to put him down I was pouring a ramp into my boat shed and he took off after some critter and planted one front and one back foot in my fresh cement. I left it like that. Still miss that boy.

 

[Tulecreeper]

I think he's talking about a rear passenger door. @yrraljguthrie some other members have used this in the past. Costs a few bucks, but might be worth it as she ages. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AR7YII?ie=UTF8&pldnSite=1&th=1&tag=ramforum-20

Apologies to the OP. I hadn't considered the pup getting in and out of the cab.

 

[Farmer Fran]

Some one get crafty and design a flip out ramp. Then go on Shark Tank!

 

[yrraljguthrie]

Thanks, I think I'll try some sort of ramp. Ah...not that $140 one. . I already spend more money on that dog than myself.

 

[yrraljguthrie]

To Tulecreeper, my dog thinks she's a human. She rides in the front in the passenger seat in her special elevated seat so she can lie down and still see out the windshield. If I have a collision she's going through the windshield. She will die happy though.

 

[muchocheko]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016HNU12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I use for my 12 year old Golden. The surface is still a little slick, so I have to assist him a little, but definitely beats lifting him into the truck every time.

 

[CanuckRam1313]

I get my cane corso pup next spring/summer and thinking on how to get everything sorted in my crew cab so my 5yo daughter and our new pup fit in there so no one is cramped and everyone is safe.

Currently my angel sits center rear in her 5point car seat, next year she'll be 6 and still in that seat for a bit longer. I don't want her on either side just in case there is ever a side impact.

I'm thinking saving for a full roll cage.... lol

 

[Zac1]

My hats off for animal lovers. It is hard to lose one. During my life I have lost 12 dogs and 3 horses and numerous cats and others. Never easy. I use waterproof easy clean cover for back seat, my golden duddle 100 lbs have no problem getting in without touching rubber seal and getting down she uses running boards. I think small extension ramp should do the job. Check Coziwow $49. I believe walmart.com has good selection. Search for pet ramps.

 

[Fatboyjim]

Maybe something like this is available in the US.

Foldable Metal Dog Car Stairs

These Foldable Metal Dog Car Stairs will make it easier for your injured or old pet to get inside your car! It is ideal for camping and the outdoors!

lcpshop.net

I have dug much deeper, I’ve just opened my bar and I’m just sipping my first coffee of the day.

 

[TomB 1269]

I built this a couple of years ago and still have it in use today. Its measurements are for my 2019 quad cab and me sitting in the seat. I am 5'11" and not a small guys so you may need to adjust some of the measurements where the front seats are concerned.

Custom Dog Deck and Ramp for the Back Seat Area of Gen 4 Quad Cab

I started a thread on whos has 4 legged riders in their trucks. I said I would put up a post of my "Dog Deck" for the back of my Gen 4 Ram 1500 Quad Cab (actually a 2019 Classic). I finally got to documenting it. I may have went a little overboard, but I wanted anyone interested in it to be able...

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