Originally Posted by 4RnR Grl

Being involved with rescue and with the dog fancy in general (yea, that's a real thing), I hear of accidents involving dogs. The most heart wrenching thing is when someone gets into an accident, is incapable of responding and the loose dog in the vehicle escapes and is running at large. The call goes out to rescues, dog clubs, and pet finding organizations to help "find" this persons dog.

Accidents can be traumatizing to animals. If you are broadsided or rear ended, chances are the impact could be significant with air bags deploying. Having large dogs, my own dogs would do one of two things....

1. As soon as someone opened a door to try to help me, they would bolt out of fear and be gone. They are hounds, so would not stick around, nor let anyone near them.

2. As soon as someone approached the vehicle, their protectiveness would kick in and prevent in first responders rendering help. This in turn would probably mean the dog's death via a shot to the head by police.

If I was a first responder or police officer and there was a dog snarling at me through the glass while I was attempting to help someone, I'd probably do the same thing. They are part of our family... but are still animals and can be unpredictable in a traumatic situation. IMO.... animals and kids should be buckled in/secured to keep themselves and others safe. A dog can be killed by the airbag.

I travel with my dogs more than without. They are crated in the cargo area or harnessed in the backseat. I love them and would be devastated if they bolted from my truck or were shot by law enforcement.

Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by Code2

As a former first responder no the police would not be shooting the dog in the head. Shooting it yes but not in the head lets not put this view on the police as much as you may want to. As former EMS the fire department has the capacity to handle the situation and will without the help of the police. EMS and the FD have pretty of ways to restrain the dog or dogs with out issue just from the tools on the trucks. No reason the police should be poking their head in a car as they usually can't render the proper aid. And please stop making it look like the police wake up to go to work and shoot things. If your dogs are no vicious in case they escape the truck then there is no reason for the police or anyone else to put it down.

Originally Posted by 4RnR Grl

Regardless of whether the dog would be shot and by whom.... this is about the safety of the dog and the humans. The safest place is not loose in the vehicle period.

Originally Posted by Code2

Ask yourself how comfortable can it be to be stuck in a crate that really isn't the proper size for a dog that big but then cutting that size to fit three dogs. usually 50 plus require a cage larger then what will fit in your truck

Originally Posted by 4RnR Grl

Actually a 42" wire crate is recommended for dogs up to 90lbs. A 42" crate fits perfectly between the wheel wells, can be tied down with ratchet straps and the rear seats can still be utilized.

Originally Posted by Code2

it doesnt matter what you do you will never stop the dog hair.
Two choices don't take the dogs if your are worried about hair or your brand new car (kids are not different the dogs they make a mess) or go buy a shop vac and call it a day.

Originally Posted by MTN4RNR

Ruff Tough Kennels. Fits in perfectly with the cooler and camping gear! Definitely helps with the dog hair, and keeps your best friend(s) safe and comfy!

Originally Posted by 00Sebby

Or get a poodle! I think we humans shed more than she does.

And safety disclaimer, she has a ClickIt Sport harness that she wears that I had not yet put on when I took the photo. And her light weight disables the smart airbag in the front seat just like a small child or car seat would.

Originally Posted by Steve1155

What size ruff tough is that? My pup is coming in a week and want to get him a ruff tough. Just trying to see how the individual sizes fit in the 4 runner.

Originally Posted by Desert_Runner

This is what I am looking for. The floor is the least of my concern, but the dogs nails on the hard plastics/etc are what I worry about. Does this cover any of the inside of the rear lift gate?

Originally Posted by Steve1155

Looks like a good fit in there. Only problem is right now the pup is 9 weeks so trying to guage his weight when he grows. Sire is 90lbs and dam is 75 lbs. so may go with the large Ruff Tough as i think the intermediate will be too small.