I'm wanting tips for traveling with dogs, two to be exact. I've got an XJ and usually when I travel for an offroad trip or even a regular road trip I bring my Dogs but also wish to bring their crates for certain situations when I can't watch them. The crates take up all the room in the Jeep leaving no room for anything else. I'm either looking for a bigger vehicle option for travel (feel free to make suggestions) with more room or some sort of other option to accommodate the dogs. Any Tips?
Suggestions and tips for travelling with Dogs
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scrubber3
Not really here
Check this out.... Light weight and takes up way less space than any other crate.
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czarthirteen
The bastard Icarus.
Gotta chime in here.....
Crating is a very important behavior for a dog to be accustomed to; integral to proper rest when injured, etc.........
......but there is no substitute for having a well trained dog.
My Weim will hold a "sit-stay" indefinitely, patiently waiting his release. ......for real....I mean, I can leave the house and go to the store and back, leaving the dog at home with the girl and he'll not move from the spot I designated for him. Its a super important skl when he's on the job with me.
The life of your dog is short in comparison to many things we experience in life. Make the best of it and train, train, train.....because to them, its all play, play, play if you're doing it right.
Remember....a happy dog is a happy dog.
Cheers.
May all your travels bring you home.
Crating is a very important behavior for a dog to be accustomed to; integral to proper rest when injured, etc.........
......but there is no substitute for having a well trained dog.
My Weim will hold a "sit-stay" indefinitely, patiently waiting his release. ......for real....I mean, I can leave the house and go to the store and back, leaving the dog at home with the girl and he'll not move from the spot I designated for him. Its a super important skl when he's on the job with me.
The life of your dog is short in comparison to many things we experience in life. Make the best of it and train, train, train.....because to them, its all play, play, play if you're doing it right.
Remember....a happy dog is a happy dog.
Cheers.
May all your travels bring you home.
Devin W
Observer
I've personally used this pet gear crate and like that the bottom is deep so if you set it down outside it's less likely to get stuff in it and the big side door opens and tucks away. In that configuration my dog would go in and out at will if I set it outside while we're in one place for awhile (like camping, etc.). When it's collapsed it has a handle on one end and wheels on the other for easy maneuvering (in case you've got big dogs). It's made by pet gear and you can find them for about $100 up depending on size.
austintaco
Explorer
We take the dogs, two Boxers, wherever we go. At home they each have their own crate, but on the road, I pack just one XL crate. Folded up, it doesn't take up much room, but it's always one of the most awkward items to pack. If you have a roof rack, that would be the perfect spot for it. While camping, we set their crate up in the tent and when they are tired, they will usually go to it on their own.
IdaSHO
IDACAMPER
My hound was crate trained from the very beginning. Its his den. Loads of security.
And anymore, the crate door never gets shut.
While he does just fine in any vehicle without a crate, if we happen to leave him in the camper for more than a few hours, he is MUCH happier if left in a crate.
We use one of the metal fold up crates like I posted above. Cost $75 or so from wallmart.
We fold it up and strap it to the wall of the camper in transit, and open it up if needed.
And anymore, the crate door never gets shut.
While he does just fine in any vehicle without a crate, if we happen to leave him in the camper for more than a few hours, he is MUCH happier if left in a crate.
We use one of the metal fold up crates like I posted above. Cost $75 or so from wallmart.
We fold it up and strap it to the wall of the camper in transit, and open it up if needed.
Cole
Expedition Leader
If you are set on keeping the XJ I would just get a dog barrier for the back. One that extends up from the top of the rear seat to the roof. This will create a "crated" area for the dog if you are in a spot where you want/need to restrict their movement. (like keeping them out of the beef jerky you left in the front seat. 
) Just like the crate, the small space is stress relieving for the dogs. My two (Australian Shepard and a Wolf Hybrid) just chill out and sleep anytime they are in the "crated area" of my SUV.
These take up much less space than having an entire crate. Usually easy to take down, or just fold the seat down if you want to give the dog full access.
Be mindful of how and where you park, make sure the back is in the shade, open the windows, etc. I usually toss up my sunshades even in the dead of winter just to limit who can see the dogs and what the dogs can see. Alos makes it a bit darker and more relaxing.
FWIW, my two dogs go with me EVERYWHERE!!
If you are up for changing out of the XJ I would suggest an extended cab pickup with a topper. Easy to have the dogs in the cab or the bed/topper area whichever you prefer. I just picked up a truck in this format specifically with the dogs in mind. Mine are very well trained and are fine left in the cab area. Usually just sleep behind the seats. But this gives me a a couple of options. WET dogs can go in the bed area!! Or, I can put any food items in whichever area the dogs are not going to be in at the moment.
If you have not I would suggest a high quality window tint. Does not have to be dark as long as it reduces lots of heat. Dark is kind of nice because the dogs pay a little less attention to the outside world and the outside world pays a little less attention to the dogs.
) Just like the crate, the small space is stress relieving for the dogs. My two (Australian Shepard and a Wolf Hybrid) just chill out and sleep anytime they are in the "crated area" of my SUV. These take up much less space than having an entire crate. Usually easy to take down, or just fold the seat down if you want to give the dog full access.
Be mindful of how and where you park, make sure the back is in the shade, open the windows, etc. I usually toss up my sunshades even in the dead of winter just to limit who can see the dogs and what the dogs can see. Alos makes it a bit darker and more relaxing.
FWIW, my two dogs go with me EVERYWHERE!!
If you are up for changing out of the XJ I would suggest an extended cab pickup with a topper. Easy to have the dogs in the cab or the bed/topper area whichever you prefer. I just picked up a truck in this format specifically with the dogs in mind. Mine are very well trained and are fine left in the cab area. Usually just sleep behind the seats. But this gives me a a couple of options. WET dogs can go in the bed area!! Or, I can put any food items in whichever area the dogs are not going to be in at the moment.
If you have not I would suggest a high quality window tint. Does not have to be dark as long as it reduces lots of heat. Dark is kind of nice because the dogs pay a little less attention to the outside world and the outside world pays a little less attention to the dogs.
Cole
Expedition Leader
Here are a couple of ideas and pictures..(because pictures make the internet more fun....darn it!!:wings
Raingler makes a net system to use as a barrier for pets. I had one in my TJ and in my JK and loved it. They also make one that will fit the XJ. The nice thing is that you can take it totally down and pack it out of the way, unlike steel gates. One that goes to the floor gives several options for the seat position too.
Also gives a spot to strap extra gear too.
Raingler makes a net system to use as a barrier for pets. I had one in my TJ and in my JK and loved it. They also make one that will fit the XJ. The nice thing is that you can take it totally down and pack it out of the way, unlike steel gates. One that goes to the floor gives several options for the seat position too.
Also gives a spot to strap extra gear too.
Cole
Expedition Leader
Here is another suggestion. As an example this is the Dodge I just picked up for $2,700 I wanted a 3/4 or 1 ton to haul heavy things, do house chores and build into a fun Expo rig. You can find these (or nearly any pickup really) for a pretty cheap price if you look. This one is a V10 so it eats fuel, but for the price of the truck, I can pay up for fuel a little bit.
Enough about that....the point is the Quadcab, and topper. 4 doors for easy Doggie access(they don't HAVE TO go through my seat if they have dirty paws). Steps for the dogs to get in and out with if they want, Topper area with opening windows for ventilation, wet dog dryer!! Notice the tinted windows on everything.
I wanted a 3/4 or 1 ton to haul heavy things, do house chores and build into a fun Expo rig. You can find these (or nearly any pickup really) for a pretty cheap price if you look. This one is a V10 so it eats fuel, but for the price of the truck, I can pay up for fuel a little bit. Enough about that....the point is the Quadcab, and topper. 4 doors for easy Doggie access(they don't HAVE TO go through my seat if they have dirty paws). Steps for the dogs to get in and out with if they want, Topper area with opening windows for ventilation, wet dog dryer!! Notice the tinted windows on everything.
Thanks for the ideas. Here is my usual setup and I like to keep the back open for equipment and storage and plan on keeping the dogs where the back seat usually is. I do like those nets, I booked marked them a few years ago I would probably put if behind my front seats and maybe another in the back. The folding crates are nice to store away for certain trips.
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This depending on the type of trip.
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This depending on the type of trip.
We tried this type of wire crate and it works fine if transported on the roof rack in a collapsed state. We quickly learned that if the crate is inside the vehicle, opened or not, it rattles and will soon drive you nuts. I am a big believer in keeping the dog safely restrained during offroad travel or in the case of an accident and eventually built a custom enclosure for him which bolts to the seatbelt anchors.
Andy
Andy
You need a (or two) folding dog crate.
Any pictures of that? Yea the wire crate is a no no in the car, especially with a dog in it, the tray tends to slid forward when you hit the brakes.
I'll see if I can take a couple this weekend.