Getting 120lbs dog In passenger seat

Evening,

For those of you fellow members with large dog.. what way do you safely recommend getting dog in passenger seat of 19 SR utility, standard height.. standard wheels height.. some kind of step that will fit on floor of passenger side after? No I don’t want him in bed.. my truck has no cab sliding window and he enjoys being next to me for the ride. Hopefully he won’t but probably will end up with hip displega eventually due to size and breed. So want to minimize his stress on body getting in and out while he is still middle age.

 

I had a smart dog that still made huge mistakes on ramps and hurt himself in later years.

Thats a big dog to be lifting everytime though, my kid is nearing 50lbs and I don't wanna lift him anymore.

 

Hmm.. wonder if anyone has used a heavy duty metal.. aluminum?? Step to get doggo in.. then place step in truck bed. Perhaps simialr to a RV step but free standing

 

You mean a step stool?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dog-entry-into-back-of-dc.823632/

 

I bought my Golden Retriever one of these steps but he does not want to use it. I use it in my garage to reach things on high shelves.

$88 Bee Neat Folding 2 Step Stool for Adults - Collapsible & Foldable Step Ladder for Office, Garage, Closet, Bathroom - Non-Slip & Wide Stepping Stool Supports 300lbs - Industrial - Gray

https://www.amazon.com/Bee-Neat-Fol...cM46J4EPW&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

On a side note, I have been giving him Cosequin tablets for the past couple years. Seems to be working because he is almost 10 years old and still wants to jump in and out of my Access Cab.

https://www.cosequin.com/joint-supplement/dog/chewable-tablet/msm

 

If your SR Utility has the rear seat delete, check out this thread if you think you might want to build a dog platform for the back.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/access-cab-dog-platform.503276/

 

Timely thread. Just put in an order for a Pet Loader Max with 5 steps. I'm hoping I measured right and it works. 100# Rhodesian Ridgeback.

 

https://www.vevor.ca/dog-stairs-ram...Hgy4Nd1zfVkxAwS_fvsbF-YQwweNTrN0aAoGaEALw_wcB

 

A a young man, I kept Golden Retrievers. Great friends they all were.

But it got annoying getting some of them to "load UP" after they were about 5 years old.

I switched to Brittany Spaniels. They are not quite so "buddy Buddy", but they can get themselves just about anywhere!

;-)

 

I use a metal telescoping ramp. I believe we got it from petco. Here’s a pic from a couple days ago.

 

My 16 YO lab can't figure out ramps either. She's not as big as the OP's dog, but we've been looking for wider, longer ramps to hopefully make it easier on her. She does have hip and knee problems, and we use supplements as well, which seem to have helped her to a degree. I have a bad lower back, so lifting her in and out is not the right answer either. Right now, we have a tri fold ramp that just isn't wide enough, nor long enough I think for her to feel safe walking up, or down, the ramp. Looking at alternatives as well.

 

Dogs with hip dysplasia generally have issues with using stairs or steep inclines. Rotating their hip in order to lift their rear leg up to the next step and then put any weight on that leg just doesn't work. You really are going to have to stick to a longer ramp setup.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coziwow-...nk-Back-Seat-Ladder-Step-Car-SUV-62/705006055
We have one like this^^ took a little bit for her to get used to it but high value treats helps.

 

We use a similiar ramp for our old guy and it's been a solid option for the past year. No issues yet. We have a set of steps built for the misses car but there is no room for those on camping trips.

 

Yeah I’ve really liked this one a lot. It fits perfectly just inside the tailgate so when we make pit stops on long road trips, it’s easy to just open the glass and grab it out of the bed. It was expensive but worth it for sure.

 

Do 3 sets of dead lifts 3 times a week and you, unless having health issues, will be able to toss that dog in the back seat.

But I have to agree that lifting a 120lb dog is no joke. My former dog (RIP) was only a 50-60 pound lab mix when she blew out her second knee and I had to carry her 10 blocks back to home. My biceps were burning. Ufda.

I never seriously considered a ramp or step to get in the car. I just lifted her up.