Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
Posts: 76

I have a coonhound that strikes a coontrack from the truck. Problem is that she is a billy goat and scratches the hell out of the side of my truck with her nails. I've tried short leasing her to the bed tie down hooks but she is still able to get her paws over the bed rails. Any suggestions on how to rig her to save my paint? What brand/style new box would you reccomend?
Thanks.

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Registered: Aug 2008
Location: maine
Posts: 208

let her strike out of a box in back of truck

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Registered: Oct 2004
Location: NW oregon
Posts: 67

some easy fix's till you can get a box....

screw a I-bolt in the middle of your truck bed. Take a horse stall matt and lay it in the bed with a hole in it for your I-Bolt...Tie your dog short so he/she can not get to the bed rails..

let your dog strike out of a crate if need for the time being..

There are so many dog box's out there..

www.FnTPost.Com

www.OwenesProducts.com

Diamond deluxe

houndsmen deluxe

cooks dog box

regal dog box's

I have always hunted form the top of a dog box. I have a local fab guy make my dog box's for me..

Good luck

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Registered: Apr 2007
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Put a chain in between the two tiedowns in the front of the box and then a tie out half way in between. Keep it short and she shouldn't be able reach the sides.

I hate to break it to you, but having hounds and NOT getting your truck scratch is a pretty tough combination.

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Registered: Aug 2008
Location: maine
Posts: 208

if the dog dont scratch it the trees will lol

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Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
Posts: 76

You're right...trying to keep my truck in good shape has been a losing battle. Especially when you add hounds and hunting to the mix. Can anyone reccomend a specific brand rigging box for a full size pickup & explain why you like this particular setup? More interested in the type that allows their head to hang out the side as apposed to ridding on top of the box.
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Registered: Feb 2009
Location: greeneville TN
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this is a east tn rig type box that i built. can be built out of treated wood or metal, alum. square tubing.

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Registered: Nov 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 22

I have the Owens Bear/Bobcat box and love it and the quality they put in their boxes. Go to the Owens website and look for the bear/bobcat box. The top rails are ordered separately.

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Registered: Jan 2005
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
Posts: 76

I've seen the Owens boxes and they really look good. I was thinking about one of their bottom storage boxes and having them install 4 rigging holes on the box. I called them and got a price. I just need to break down and dish out the cash for one.

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Registered: Dec 2004
Location: wv
Posts: 458

Seneca Kennels and Supply builds excellent dogboxes. I pratically gave a owens away to get it out of here due to liking my Seneca so much.

I have had houndsmen deluxe, Owens, MillCreek, Unique and a Regal. When my Seneca is no longer able to be used I will buy another one. Plan and simple the best box on the market. Plus it is well insulated for those cold or hot days.

I saw Ron from Seneca this past weekend and I gave him an idea for an adjustable Summer dog box. Very similar to the ones I see you all build out of expanded metal but this one will be adjustable to fit into the Toyota for local dogging or the full size F-350 for the long haul to whereever. I expect them to start producing it within the next few months if it can be done.

He also does custom work at a respectable price.

Call Ron at Seneca Kennels at 419-447-0968 and tell him Bill A from WV told you to call.

Bill

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Registered: Aug 2006
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They do seem to have a nice line Bill.

Here's the website:

http://www.senecakennelsandsupplies.net/intro.htm

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