RELIABLE AIR CONDITIONER FOR TRUCK BED

[Stormtrooper]

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Kennel Cooling Systems For Keeping Your Pet Safe

Many dog owners worry about their pet becoming cold out in the yard. But, some can overlook the risk of overheating. Here we will look at the risks of heatstroke, different ways to help dogs cool down and some top dog house air conditioners or kennel cooling systems.

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[dh2002]

I am not a fan of Gunner Kennels, they truly do not have enough ventilation. Also, the recent HPD incident brought me back to reality, when least expected, anything mechanical can fail and a dog can cook in 20 minutes. My five year old Mali goes everywhere with me, restaurants, grocery stores…everywhere, but now I have a 4 month old, for which I am concerned. Regardless, here is a story that will make most dog lovers puke. My friend and his retired K9 partner stopped at Safeway to buy himself sandwich. The dog was placed inside its crate in the bed of the truck, which was equipped with a Snugtop. When my friend returned to the truck, dog and crate was gone. The dirtbag broke the side window and unlocked the F150 bed gate. About eight hours later, the dog was found poisoned inside a dumpster about a block away. It took 3 days before a video of the incident was discovered. A homeless good for nothing FH, killed the dog and took the crate. My crates are locked inside both Raptors. I know locks can be sawed off, but hopefully the lock will send a puke elsewhere. In addition, the Smart Cap will need to be raised about four inches for the crate to slide out. Just like carrying a gun, it’s better to have it and not need it, than to not have it!

I literally drive to and from work when he is in the back of the truck. I also use a foldable impact crate if I need to use our other vehicles. I actually have 2 cable locks just in case someone decides to be ballsy and get in plus the locks on the cap itself . Unfortunately our department doesnt give us take home cars for our dogs but even at work I leave the windows cracked when I walk away from the car, too many stories of vehicles failing and alarms failing to activate. Literally one of my worst fears.

 

[Meat2022]

With the portable units you get a remote I know on most.....you could regulate the temp with the remote I bet and the duct removing the hot air going outside...I don't see why it isn't doable..the drain for the ac could have a drain tube rain out the bed like the bed cover drains already get setup to do also....just my 2 cents

 

[K9 EXPERT]

I literally drive to and from work when he is in the back of the truck. I also use a foldable impact crate if I need to use our other vehicles. I actually have 2 cable locks just in case someone decides to be ballsy and get in plus the locks on the cap itself . Unfortunately our department doesnt give us take home cars for our dogs but even at work I leave the windows cracked when I walk away from the car, too many stories of vehicles failing and alarms failing to activate. Literally one of my worst fears.

I totally relate to your worst fear, I have it as well. Attached is my 4 year old Malinois. Because I seem to always lose my fab, he is also trained to find it. The guy can also locate and engage a decoy hiding under a haystack inside a completely dark barn. Just for kicks, I taught him to find a quarter on the ground inside a large dog park. I use to work at an agency with 122 dual purpose dogs and I cannot remember one that came close to his ability. His only issues are, if a person stares into his eyes, or try’s to pet him, he will engage without command. It is also difficult to find a decoy to catch him. The dog is not equipment fixated. Consequently , I must manage him inside all public venues.

 

[Gumby]

I really enjoyed these videos. You can Tell He loves the work.(dog not you) LOL!!!! It is given you love it. These dogs never cease to amaze me. There desire to work and Energy is truly amazing when given to someone who knows how hone their skills. I hope you find a solution to your AC problem. Well done @K9 EXPERT

 

[K9 EXPERT]

I really enjoyed these videos. You can Tell He loves the work.(dog not you) LOL!!!! It is given you love it. These dogs never cease to amaze me. There desire to work and Energy is truly amazing when given to someone who knows how hone their skills. I hope you find a solution to your AC problem. Well done @K9 EXPERT

Many thanks Gumby. The dog in the videos will be five this year. On June 1, I acquired a 14 week old 19 pound male Mali for my wife and I am showing her how to train it. The attached pic was taken June 5. Those bruises and scratches occurred when she was wearing scratch pants. On another note, although a Mali, IMHO, is the best working dog in the world, the bloodline will be extinct soon. I unfortunately there are a ton of backyard breeders. Just trying to make a buck, so if someone is considering getting a Malinios, I have two tips.
1. know what you are getting yourself into
2. act fast

 

[Frogger22]

Team Dog Kennel

 

[Gumby]

This has Almost become the K9 thread. LOL That is one bad A$$ crate. I could see the need for some dogs. Although I don't have a dog.(currently) Just a cat who thinks he a dog. I have always loved Malinios. I could never own one. I respect them too much. They require way more than I could give. A neighbor had one that we would dog sit for on occasion. Energizer bunny of a dog. it didn't help that the owners didn't have the energy for the dog. One walk a day. It was sad. but that is TV dogs for ya. people see them on tv and think "I want a dog like that" not realizing.what the dogs needs are. I would take him to the lake and throw the ball for Hours he loved it. They sold their house. hopefull the dog is good. The funnest part was teaching him stuff... and the owners probably still to this day.... don't know he can do. LOL

 

[K9 EXPERT]

Team Dog Kennel

Mike is a cool dude, but like many former war fighters he needed to make money after discharge, hence he became a dog trainer and he earns a reasonable amount of money. Look at the stuff he peddles on his podcast. He is in business to make money. Regardless, a dog needs as much ventilation as possible, or it will die. Maybe if a dog is just being transported, depending on weather, that crate will work well. However, if a dog comes off the training field, or from a fresh deployment, it needs air, even more than water. I think I previously posted these pictures, but pay close attention to the front, rear, top and sides of the crate, it has half inch solid steal bars spaced two inches a part. The duel crate in the pic sits on top of a truck vault where I store training gear and weapons. I did not really need the vault, but it allowed the crate to be raised so that it will receive unimpeded airflow. Both are equipped with a nine inch fan. If for some reason I get stuck in a traffic jam where the road is closed in 100 degree temperature, three cap doors can be opened to provide shade and the fans activated. Mike sells two plastic crates for about 1500, the duel crate inside my truck cost 4K, which to me is much more bang for the buck.