dee lee Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) Well we got our long awaited for new car and there is plenty of room in the back for Honey. Problem is it is a very high jump for a not so keen and not so agile young Goldie!! :D I've tried to encourage her, but to be honest, I don't think she will ever be able to do it. She can only just reach it on her hind legs. Picking her up is not easy for me (she weighs @27kgs- half my weight) so I'm interested to hear what solutions other people have for their dogs. And pics would be good if you have them. Here is the reluctant subject (pic is deceptive- the edge of the car is much higher than it looks here) Edited December 20, 2010 by ✽deelee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwynwen Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 upside down recycling crate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Get a pet ramp or a something like milk crate she can use as a step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 A wooden box. Add a lid to it and it serves as a carry-all for the doggy things (eg ball; water vessel; etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I've seen somewhere, for sale, ramps for dogs to get into cars. And I've a vague memory about someone saying they use a ramp designed to get motor-bikes onto flat back vehicles. Hope you find a solution. In the meantime, would a large towel, used as a 'lifter' under the Goldie's tum, allow her to get her front paws over the edge & she can scramble the rest of the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DURNSTEIN Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Plastic ramp, they are strong enough for dogs and light enough to pick up and put behind back seat for storage and to take with you in the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Our dogs stand and wait while we lift up their front feet and put them in the car, and then pick up their back half and push the rest of them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Mine jump into the Xtrail. I did get a ramp for my old girl. That worked well. The only issue was putting the ramp into the car for getting in and out at the destination. That was a bit of a pain. Got it from Petstock and it cost around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 dee, I use a Solvit pet ramp but be warned, you have to take it with you in the car wherever you take the dog because as long as the dog is getting in and out of the car, you will need the ramp. Mine is telescopic and quite heavy (it would be 8 to 10 kg although I think they make them lighter now). I will get a pic for you tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Solvit Pet Ramp Another one This one has more views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof3 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Put her in the middle, where the seats are! Just kidding. I like the wooden box idea. We've taught dogs to put their "hands" up, then lift the hind legs ourselves, but they weren't that heavy. She looks like a lovely girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) Thanks everyone. Solvit Pet RampAnother one This one has more views Ta! I was hoping you'd check in. :p Hmm, bit exxy. But I'll look for a plastic one or I could make my own. (or get the OH to work :D ) Til then I think I will try Mita and Greytmate's suggestions. Dont know why I didnt think of doing that already! The boot is filling up quickly with all sorts of crap so I'm not sure I could fit a box in there as well. Mumof3- She usually does go in the middle but the kids are getting too big and there's more room for her in the back when they are in the car. Edited December 16, 2010 by ✽deelee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I got the dogs to demo the ramp for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I got the dogs to demo the ramp for me :D Beautiful!!! That's the same as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I would prefer a box to get the dog into the car but my dog doesn't even like stairs and he wasn't having a bar of a box! A milk crate has holes in it and I doubt a dog will feel confident to use that. The puppy sees the ramp and gets all excoted, he uses it as a piece of agility equipment, running up and down it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I actually tried some horse mounting steps that I have and Brock hated the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushie Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Our dogs stand and wait while we lift up their front feet and put them in the car, and then pick up their back half and push the rest of them in. My mum has a dally that weights a ton (well compared to her) and she has used this method of awhile now. He sits and waits until she says 'okay' and then he puts his front paws up and she lifts his back end in. He just sorta walks forward on his front paws (like you used to do as a kid in those wheelbarrow races). I think eventually she will have to get a ramp for him, cause they are both getting some arthritis, so it wont be easy for either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 I got the dogs to demo the ramp for me Oh NOICE!!! Jules, Brock is gorgeous! :D I'm not sure Honey would be into stairs or boxes either. Hmm, actually I probably should test out a few things just in case! Knowing my luck I'll fork out for a ramp and she'll be terrified of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Poppy is the model in the first pic but she went up the ramp too fast to get a photo I had to get a slower model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Poppy is the model in the first pic but she went up the ramp too fast to get a photo :D I had to get a slower model. Ooops! Hey, just means they are BOTH beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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