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#21 ·
I've got no lift, but my 55lb lab mix is having issues with her stifle. She's always gone on the trails (walking) with us, but has literally worn her joints out. I bought a telescoping ramp off craigslist and spent the afternoon training her on it. The surgeries for hips and knees on dogs are a bit sketchy. I would avoid issues and get them trained on something so they don't have to jump.
 
#22 ·
I have 2 labs(97lbs and 115lbs) and they jump up so that their front legs are in the jeep and their hind legs are still on the ground, then I just lift their hind legs in by lifting them by their thighs and they do the rest. Easy! Btw, JKU with 35s and 2.5 rockcrawler which is basically 3.5 lift
 
#24 ·
We have an 85lb Great Pyranees Lab mix. She can't jump and is hard to lift.
We have a 6 ft long sliding lift she can walk up and down from the cargo area of our JKUR 3" loft 35x18a12.5. Works well and is about 3' x5" when closed.
We also have one that rolls up like a tank tread. 13"wide, 6' long about 30" diameter closed.
We both like t.he slide
 
#27 ·
I know the ramp idea was mentioned already - and I don't know how much work you want to put in, (and I'm mainly spit-balling) but what about something like you see on the back of U-hauls and the like. kind of a pocket telescoping ramp thing... Like a pocket door... But with a ramp. Or even something that slides along the floor (that would fit under the seat when in)? You could bolt down a "sleeve" (angle iron or AA Channel) to the floor on either side of the ramp. I wouldn't think it'd take up too much room... If you get the right sized angle iron/ AA Channel typ thing.

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#28 ·
shipjim said:
We have an 85lb Great Pyranees Lab mix. She can't jump and is hard to lift.
We have a 6 ft long sliding lift she can walk up and down from the cargo area of our JKUR 3" loft 35x18a12.5. Works well and is about 3' x5" when closed.
We also have one that rolls up like a tank tread. 13"wide, 6' long about 30" diameter closed.
We both like t.he slide
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Off Topic kinda:
any pictures of your dog? I'd kinda like to see her. There's a pets thread in Pictures sub category if you don't wanna get too off topic on this thread
Who has pets? Lets see em



On topic:
My 100lb Great Pyrenees generally has no issue jumping into my TJ, 4" on 33s", very few times in the beginning he had issues and would put his front paws on the step then look at me to pick up his hind legs. But for the past year or so he gets in and out no problem.
 
#29 ·
I have an '05 Rubicon Unlimited with 6" of lift on 35"s. I also have two German Shepherds, one is 11 years old, the other is 8 with bad hips. When they were younger the could jump in the back with no problem, but now it has become difficult for them. I have two solutions: 1.) I bought a six-foot folding ramp at a pet store (http://www.wag.com/dog/p/productname-102775 - $150), super-easy for them to walk up into the back of the Jeep. Only issue is, after I fold it in half, I have to carry a three foot ramp that needs to be strapped down when off-roading. Not a big problem, but a nuisance.

The other solution is, I open the tailgate and they have been trained to put their front paws on floor of the Jeep. I grab them under the thighs and lift them into the Jeep. Not as hard as dead-lifting an 85lb dog, but can be messy if they've been swimming or playing in the rain.
 
#30 ·
I tell him to jump up and he jumps up... then again it's a 45# 1/2 Chocolate lab with part pit/boxer/? and he can clear a couch or jump up on a kitchen island.
 
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#31 ·
dogramp.com or the like. There are many on amazon or other pet sites. I use one for mine to walk up. It folds and i carry it with me. Jumping down all the time can't be all that good for the joints.
 
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#32 ·
mpaone1040 said:
I have 2 labs(97lbs and 115lbs) and they jump up so that their front legs are in the jeep and their hind legs are still on the ground, then I just lift their hind legs in by lifting them by their thighs and they do the rest. Easy! Btw, JKU with 35s and 2.5 rockcrawler which is basically 3.5 lift
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Dang, I thought I invented that. We taught our 70lb golden to do the same. She will jump up and put her front feet on the passenger seat and then I kinda slip my left arm under her waist and grab a hand full of fur near her hip and up she goes. It works very well and not nearly as much trouble as picking the whole dog up. 98 TJ, 4.5" lift, 36" swampers
 
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#33 ·
Two recommendations. One is the OttoStep at Vehicle Dog Step | Otto Step - which I have in my JKU, and I added a simple hooking for it in the trunk, so it stays put whenever the girls are not climbing aboard.

Or this other, slightly more expensive version that can stay on the 2" adapter when you are driving.

twistep

OK, it won't work if you're rock-crawling... But it'll do in most cases. And it can even be used by the Human, who wants to reach the top of the Jeep. Like, for washing its roof ?

And if you navigate the whole discussion stream Who has pets? Lets see em then you'll find pics of what I did in the rear of our JKU - the girls have all the room there, I even had to purchase a rear cargo carrier for my occasional luggage ? Got this one, and am loving that purchase ! They even delivered to Europe !

https://www.stowaway2.com/hitch-cargo-carrier.aspx
 
#36 ·
I have an 06 tj with 3" lift on 33s. My 70 lb weimaraner/lab mix can jump in through the window if i leave it down, so he has no problem. Then again he is only 2, so hes young.
On the other hand, i have an 8 month old bloodhound/golden retriever mix that cant jump into it at all. I have to pick him up. Hes 80, almost 90 pounds already. Its a good thing in young and have a good back. Haha
 
#37 ·
Dog Assist

We have a 95 pound Lab who is two years old. He can make it in, but sometimes misses and then is a bit reluctant to make the jump for the next time or two. Went on line and bought a Heinniger "swivel step". Pricey but really nice. Slides into the reciever and with the pull of a pin, it swivels from underneath the jeep to reveal a nice step for the dog to jump onto and then into the jeep. Pull the pin again and it swivels back under the vehicle. Pretty slick.
Rusty
 
#38 ·
Pet Loader

I recently bought a Wrangler Unlimited and it was a bit too high for my old Labrador Retriever to jump out and he is too heavy for me to lift him out all the time. Getting in, he would put his paws on the seat and I would lift his back end in. Originally I thought about a folding ramp, but found this product called PetLoader which are folding stairs. The good thing is when folded, they don't take up a lot of room. It isn't cheap, but worth it to prevent injury to my old friend.

See their website at www.petloader.com
 

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#39 ·
My perspective!

Hey guys, Great thread and would like to add my 2 cents!
I have a 4 inch lift and 37's and 2 dogs! I am also a veterinarian working primarily with working dogs (such as mine) so I get this type of question all the time.
You MUST be very careful with this type of setup having a dog jump in and out of a lifted jeep or any type of scenario like this. I cannot tell you how many times we see sports related or jump related injuries in large dogs from scenarios just like this!
All the ideas are great regarding ramps and backing up to elevated areas, but it really is different for each dog.
If you have a high drive dog like mine, they will jump in without hesitation. The jumping out is what you need to be very cautious of for any dog. Know your dog and how they react. Do they get excited every single time and pop out of the jeep the second given the chance? If so, try and slow them down or make sure they are concentrating a bit on the actual landing.
An overweight dog is very prone to hurting his stifle (knee) in this scenario and can in turn tear his/her cruciate ligament.
The ramps are great, if you can train your dog to use them. Keep your dog nice and lean and i recommend supporting them out when they jump or at least guiding them! My dogs go everywhere with me, every single day and we get in a routine.
Great chance to train your dog to sit, stay and wait till you give them the okay to jump in or out!
Love this stuff so please message me any questions, comments, tips or suggestions!

I will try and get a photo of my build as I also installed a very cool cage wall so my beasts cannot get out of the cargo area!
 
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