[nagdu] Getting in trucks

[Applebutter Hill]

I wonder if anyone has had any positive experiences with them. When my
second dog was 12, my hubby made him a ramp to get into ourFord van. He
refused to use it. We always thought that maybe we should have introduced it
earlier in his life before he got so set in his ways.
Donna

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
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Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 11:16 AM
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Cc: Tracy Carcione; Julie J.
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Getting in trucks

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
>
>
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