Anyone have any tips on transporting 2 relatively big dogs in the 150 truck bed? I drive them around locally with their ears flapping in the wind but don't think I'd like to have them bouncing around in the back for long distances.

 

We have a Samoyed (55lbs) and we use a plastic crate strapped down to take her any where we go. I put it against the front of the box and use a ratchet strap to pull against the front of the box using the two factory tie downs. Stays solid and she's safe. Can send photos if needed. With two dogs, I would use two seperate crates, same method to strap down.

 

I couldn't agree more. Please guys, protect those pooches. Put them in a crate and strap it down.
As a person who sees vehicle accidents for a living, I can tell you first hand that Fido gets the short end of the stick when he rides unharnessed in the back of a truck.
Remember, it's not your driving you have to worry about, It's everyone elses. You may be a careful driver, but I assure you, most people aren't thinking about the dog in your truck.
Just my $.02

 

Here's a good harness. I've seen a better one but can't locate it at the moment.

http://www.premiermotoring.net/cgi-b...tml?catid=1603

 

Drop the back seat flat, cover them, and put your dog in there. I have a 14 month old dog that weighs 185 pounds and it is getting difficult to get him up there but I would kill myself if something happened to him in riding in the back. Just my opinion from one dog lover to the another.....

 

Please, If possible, place the dog(s) inside the cab, next best thing is a crate strapped down in the bed.

My wife was on the highway a few months back and saw a large dog fly out onto the road. Needless to say, not good. I saw a guy on the highway the other day with the tailgate down and the the truck half loaded and a dog in the back unrestrained.

I swear I think some of these duffuses are trying to kill their animals. The dogs can't anticipate the dip, bump or obsticle in the road ahead.

And remember, they have no thumbs to old on with.

And that is my $.02

 

Also from one who see's car accidents on a daily basis. A dog is nothing more then a projectile in a vehicle that can easily kill any person in the front. You wouldn't leave your 10yr child in the rear seat unbelted, same goes for a dog. Harness or crate for everyones safety

 

Sounds like the best combo is in the cab AND some type of restraint like I posted above (seatbelt for dogs).

 

It may not be the absolute safest option but i have an ARE cap for my truck bed and a BedRug to keep in warm and cozy for my Golden Retriever.

She won't fly out and won't hit us but unfortunately there's nothing to keep her from hitting the back of the cab.

Note the spill-proof water dish in the corner...



Wickman

 

I have 2 large dogs, with one being a show dog. Definitely, do not let them travel loose in the open bed.

I have a ARE Z Cap on my truck and have driven all over to dog shows with my dogs.

Alternatively, you can harness the dog in the back of the cab (see dog catalogs for dog "seat belts" i.e. harnesses), or get a fabricated dog box to put in the bed (like hunters use) or securely fasten your dog's crate in the back.

I actually had to sign a contract with the dog breeder when I got my show dog that stipulated (among other things) that I wouldn't ever travel with him loose in a pickup bed.

 

I had a hole drilled for a drain plug in the center of the bed up against the glass when my Rhino was installed. Here I put a toggle bolt with an Eye Hook end and secured it with Lock-tite. Then I added a swivel and chain exactly the length to the sides of the truck. Now my lab can walk around the back and can stick her head over the side but she can't get her front paws over the edge.

It works for me.

 

Nice idea wilderness... I like the chain length.

A friend of mine has a rather large dog and he takes him around quite a bit in the back of the truck. He was wondering how to restrain him in the bed so I'll pass this info on.

--justin

 

No Problem King,

It works really well with a 3/4 inch eyebolt. Make sure you tell him to use locktite or another metalbond or it will unscrew and the butterfly end will fall under the truck.

An easy $3 fix. And now she doesn't drop as many tennis ***** over the edge.

Will

 

I really like that idea of the eye bolt, going to have to borrow that one for my Samoyed.

 

what kinda dog is it? Thats HUGE!!!!