Bed access

[AwesomeDad]

I have seen a lot of side steps but I am looking for a pet friendly ramp to get into the bed. Anyone have any suggestions???

JJ

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[Gvsukids]

I have seen a lot of side steps but I am looking for a pet friendly ramp to get into the bed. Anyone have any suggestions???

JJ

Why not have them ride inside? Otherwise, https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-riding-in-the-bed-do-you-use-dog-ramp.31515/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/dog-steps-for-gladiator.47661/

 

[AwesomeDad]

Why not have them ride inside? Otherwise, https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-riding-in-the-bed-do-you-use-dog-ramp.31515/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/dog-steps-for-gladiator.47661/

Normally they will, but when everyone is onboard then they will have to go to get back, with a topper....

JJ

 

[dcmdon]

Everyone I hunt with puts their dogs in back of their capped truck. I have been putting my dog in a box in the back of my wife's Volvo wagon.

Not alone in an open truck. That would be idiocy. I'm talking about

1) in a truck with a topper.
2) in a Rufland Kennel or similar with tie down points intended to be used to tie the box down inside a bed.

Driving a dog like this is much safer than bringing the dog inside. He's riding backwards and is far less likely to break his neck or back like sometimes happens inside the vehicle.

We haven't even mentioned airbags.

Its also safer for you because the dog isn't going to become a 60 lb meat missile in an accident.

Nope, the safest way to transport a dog is in a kennel. And the best place to put a Kennel in a Gladiator is in the back. With a topper.

And I haven't even mentioned all the filth and wetness and ticks that my dog typically has on him when he's done hunting or hiking.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I have seen a lot of side steps but I am looking for a pet friendly ramp to get into the bed. Anyone have any suggestions???

JJ

We have a nice set that works great for our 90lb dog. Here’s a link, and yes, we have a topper and it’s perfectly safe for her. She loves it back there. Don’t put my head on a pike because a dog isn’t in a seatbelt.

Heeyoo Upgraded Nonslip Car Dog Steps, Portable Metal Fram Large Dog Stairs for High Beds, Trucks, Cars and SUV, Lightweight Folding Pet Ladder Ramp with Wide Steps can Support 150 Lbs (Black,4steps) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WFLQSD9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_9AW8B9G3YJYASP4PJCPE

 

[dcmdon]

This is in no way meant as a criticism of anyone or their planning. But I've hunted with dogs for about 25 years. In that timer I've owned an 80 lb Lab and a 75 lb GSP, in addition to smaller and lighter dogs.

I've decided since I took up hiking about 10 years ago that I needed my dogs to be small and light enough for me to easily pick them up and carry. Hiking required a smaller dog than hunting because my requirement is that I am able to carry him down a mountain in a rescue sling if he can't walk. So for me that meant a max of about 60 lbs.

Shadow is a lab/GSP cross that weighs about 55 lbs. (I loved each breed so much that I decided to try a "mutt" cross of the two). I worked with a good breeder who found me a small male with the temperament I wanted. (pretty submissive but physically tough). He's small enough for me to carry but large enough to bring an injured pissed off Canada goose out of the water.

He's a great companion and I can hike and hunt without anxiety knowing I can carry him out if I have to.

Just something to keep in mind in future dog purchases.

 

[CMac]

The kennel makes sense…but why does a dog inside a kennel need to have a topper, also, unless for weather abatement?

This isn’t a flame post or trolling anyone…I honestly don’t see the reason for the redundancy.

Someone please help me understand.

 

[Mac]

This is in no way meant as a criticism of anyone or their planning. But I've hunted with dogs for about 25 years. In that timer I've owned an 80 lb Lab and a 75 lb GSP, in addition to smaller and lighter dogs.

I've decided since I took up hiking about 10 years ago that I needed my dogs to be small and light enough for me to easily pick them up and carry. Hiking required a smaller dog than hunting because my requirement is that I am able to carry him down a mountain in a rescue sling if he can't walk. So for me that meant a max of about 60 lbs.

Shadow is a lab/GSP cross that weighs about 55 lbs. (I loved each breed so much that I decided to try a "mutt" cross of the two). I worked with a good breeder who found me a small male with the temperament I wanted. (pretty submissive but physically tough). He's small enough for me to carry but large enough to bring an injured pissed off Canada goose out of the water.

He's a great companion and I can hike and hunt without anxiety knowing I can carry him out if I have to.

Just something to keep in mind in future dog purchases.

That’s a neat breed surprised he is all black. What did the rest of the litter look like?
I have always had Springer Spaniels, the two I have now are about 40lbs, I had a large male that was 65lbs he was a lot to handle getting in and out of the trucks.

 

[dcmdon]

The kennel makes sense…but why does a dog inside a kennel need to have a topper, also, unless for weather abatement?

This isn’t a flame post or trolling anyone…I honestly don’t see the reason for the redundancy.

Someone please help me understand.

It doesn't need a topper if the dog is in a crate. The topper just protects the dog from the cold and wind in the winter and the sun in the summer.

 

[dcmdon]

That’s a neat breed surprised he is all black. What did the rest of the litter look like?
I have always had Springer Spaniels, the two I have now are about 40lbs, I had a large male that was 65lbs he was a lot to handle getting in and out of the trucks.

Springers are great dogs. I honestly didn't think I could provide them with the exercise they needed to be happy. The Springers I've hunted with were very very intense.

Spotted dogs are available but they run $750 to $1000 more. I'm not going to pay for a fancy color. Also, as is almost always the case, when people breed or choose based on color they are often compromising other traits.

I sent a ridiculously long and detailed list of wants and needs to my breeder and he delivered 100%. So close that its almost eerie.

I'll attach the list below. Since you are a dog guy, you might appreciate it.

He's a wonderful companion and really a great family dog, hiking buddy and hunting dog.


My wife calls him "Mister Handsome". ha.

Specifics we discussed.
1) perfect description would be a family dog that hunts.
2) I wont be upset if he's not the best dog in the field. I'm willing to compromise that.
3) I'm hoping to avoid the separation anxiety of our previous GSP.
4) I'm looking for an easy dog to train. My lab hunted great when he knew as little as come, sit, stay, whoa. The GSP took a lot more effort to keep him from running big. I have kids now and don't hav e a lot of time to put into training.
5) most hunting will be in MA or CT. We will hunt acres, not sections.
6) Occasoional trip out west, but I'm not looking for a dog that can cover 35 miles in a day.
7) French Brittany was a top contender except my wife won't own a dog that is "ugly"
8) not looking for a dog that runs big.
9) energy level is not a problem. Unless its super hot, he will run between 3-8 miles a day with either me or my wife or both.
10) I dont' want to pay extra for a spotted dog or something with 50 days of hunting experience. (although that is a super deal, I'd just ruin him because I don't hunt enough)
11) smaller dog is highly desirable. But if you have an otherwise perfect dog, lets talk.
12) pointer style build vs lab. I'm looking for an athlete with lab fur.

I'll probably hunt him 10 days a year in MA or CT. With another long weekend in New Hampshire woodcock hunting every year and a trip to North or South Dakota every couple of years.
Soft "wants". None of these are critical. If you have a dog with the right personality and he doesn't meet these "wants" no problem.

1)He doesn't need to be a hard core retriever - I do some early season duck hunting. Typical temps are high 30s to low 40s. Water temps in the 50s. If he's a retrieving machine, great. But I don't want to compromise the other stuff for this. I'd rather have a dog that is pleasant to be in the blind with than a high strung machine that can do 20 blind retrieves in 25 degree salt water.

I had an American field trial bred lab and he wouldn't sit in a blind. Too much drive. It wasn't so much his energy. He just couldn't relax. He was only usable on upland hunts.

2) I'd prefer a dog 6 months or older. Even older 1+ or even 2 years are not a problem. I'm looking to avoid the hassles of a really young pup in order to keep my wife happy. But then again, if you ahve a great 12 week old pup that is perfect, we're fine with that.
3) And yes, I keep saying He. I've always owned male dogs. I'm fine with a female. My main goal in saying a male is that my males dogs have been very affectionate. I'm looking for an affectionate dog.
Thanks again, and I'm sorry this got to be so long.

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