[nagdu] Getting in trucks

[Tracy Carcione]

I don't know if it's helpful, but my neighbor just bought a ramp to help
her older dog get in and out of her van.  She found one at PetCo, but she
thought it looked flimsy, so I think she got one online.
Tracy


> This may be impractical, but here goes.  If you can set up some sort of
> step
> or platform so he doesn't have to jump as high to get in, it could be
> helpful for a couple of reasons.  Sometimes dogs are unsure about jumping
> into places they can't see.  Now that he's slipped, he is going to be
> unsure
> about the footing and having the visual feedback may be helpful.  The rug
> mentioned would also be really good.
>
> Also as dog's age, it becomes more difficult for them to jump.  The other
> day Monty went to jump on my bed and his back legs didn't quite come up as
> far as he needed.  He belly flopped and then brought his back legs up.  No
> big deal really, he had a soft landing.  He'll be eight this fall.  Having
> a
> step would make it so Landon doesn't have to jump as high.
>
> Our main vehicle is a large pick up.  The floor is probably at hip level
> for
> me.   I have to use the sideboard and the hand grip to get in.  Monty is
> slower at getting in than he used to be, but is still able.  When we get
> out, I have my husband get close to grass so Monty can jump out not on
> pavement, which is a bit jarring to the joints.  It's not always possible,
> but I've noticed that Monty does prefer to jump down into grass/soil
> rather
> than pavement.
>
> HTH
> Julie
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> nagdu mailing list
> nagdu at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> nagdu:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nagdu_nfbnet.org/carcione%40access.net
>