For those of you that have dogs!

[Tejas]

Oddly enough even with all of the room in the 4Runner with the seats folded down, our dogs don't really care for trips in the 4Runner. They do much better in the truck, I'm not sure why but if I had to guess it's probably due to the better head room.

Panzer (3), red doberman.

 

[SCMountaineer]

 

[DannyLlama]

Only been camping with him once, he loved it!

 

[bbermann]

Bode loves going anywhere!

 

[pickett]

Love this golden! Looks like a happy pup.

I traded my 2012 Cayenne for the 2017 4Runner specifically because of my dogs (Golden Retriever and a Newfoundland) - they didn't fit in the back of it, and we bought a 2nd home 4 hrs away, so I needed a dog hauler.

 

[EDC4rnr]

Here’s ours. She’s been going with us on road trips since a pup. We think she’s a kelpie/ blue heeler mix of some sorts

After a long day of play

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[jwscott79]

Definitely one of the few vehicles these days that can fit a Great Dane. Now every car has the sloped rear end which does not make a Dane happy. The roll down rear window so they can stick their long neck all the way out of the car without taking their head off on a road sign is an added bonus.

I was at the Canadian border the other day and instead of being grilled with questions they just asked if they could go back and say hi to the dog.

Agreed!!!

 

[4venture]

As said above, best rig around for Dane owners. I will always have a Dane in my life, and will always have a 4Runner.

 

[KWSRStorm]

Right before camping

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[TeeDub21]

4Runner was made for dogs with the roll down rear window! Our standard poodle loves it.


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My pups love riding in the 4Runner.

 

[jwscott79]

Found this one last night, in my 4th gen....

 

[00Sebby]

Sadie as I picked her up from the groomer yesterday. It always takes her a little while to forgive me.:biggrin1:

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[4venture]

Found this one last night, in my 4th gen....

I am always a bit worried when I see my Dane with his head out the side of the rear window like that, a brief panic of "How'd you get your head over there?!"

Then I remember he is a long necked dinosaur of a dog.

 

[walk54]

Please consider a rescue adoption.

From either an animal shelter or rescue organization. We have 3 rescues, all mixed breeds who are all healthy, smart and well adjusted. The 4R is ideal for pet transport with the power rear window. I use cheap furniture pads from Harbor Freight to absorb mud and prevent slipping on the cargo liner.

 

[kjbenner]

Here's our girl getting ready to take the new Raingler net for a test drive.

 

[Draggin]

My thoughts after having many dogs. It's difficult to say that any breed will produce a specific result. While breed helps greatly as a base, past that temperament and training of the individual dog are key. The dog cannot wander/run off in the middle of nowhere if you want an off leash dog.

• A working class dog is likely the best group as they want to please and want to work with you by general genetics. Doesn't mean others won't but it's what they are bred for.
• An exception - NO HOUNDS. Hounds are enthralled by the scents and will wander off following the scent. You never see the police hound dog off lead, even in the movies.
• Is the dog afraid or curious? Scared dogs could run from whatever it is that scares them. Only question is will they run to you or away from what scares them. You can tell if a dog is curious or scared pretty quickly
• Eager to please. You have to bond with the dog so it cares more about you than whatever else is around. Be the *ONE* and only one that provides any food, water or play time for the first two weeks you have them. If possible. Family situation that would be really hard.
• Sheppards, rotweilers and dobermans are AWESOME dogs. Most people though don't realize it and will get scared which is = complaints your dog is off leash.

 

[Lifeline]

Here is my 2 year old Golden Retriever, Odin. Honestly one of the main reasons I upgraded to a 4Runner. Looking into good, pet protective options for my 4Runner now

 

[NC-Chris]

Does anyone know if a size Large Ruff Tuff kennel will fit in the cargo area of the 4Runner. I see they have a SUV slant back option but not sure what that gets you besides a smaller crate. One of the pictures on their site shows the SUV crate on the back seat. I have a 60lb. collie.

 

[Bodie the Dog]

Get a ball dog

My thoughts after having many dogs. It's difficult to say that any breed will produce a specific result. While breed helps greatly as a base, past that temperament and training of the individual dog are key. The dog cannot wander/run off in the middle of nowhere if you want an off leash dog.

• A working class dog is likely the best group as they want to please and want to work with you by general genetics. Doesn't mean others won't but it's what they are bred for.
• An exception - NO HOUNDS. Hounds are enthralled by the scents and will wander off following the scent. You never see the police hound dog off lead, even in the movies.
• Is the dog afraid or curious? Scared dogs could run from whatever it is that scares them. Only question is will they run to you or away from what scares them. You can tell if a dog is curious or scared pretty quickly
• Eager to please. You have to bond with the dog so it cares more about you than whatever else is around. Be the *ONE* and only one that provides any food, water or play time for the first two weeks you have them. If possible. Family situation that would be really hard.
• Sheppards, rotweilers and dobermans are AWESOME dogs. Most people though don't realize it and will get scared which is = complaints your dog is off leash.

If you get a dog which is crazy about the ball, you can use that to train it (along with pats) instead of food. Check out "Game Dog," by Richard Wolters. I had never trained a dog before, but took the book's advice, and it fricken worked! Made my dog a genius.