Hope you have a good trip and hunting adventure! Give us a post when you get back. Will be interesting to hear what you did that worked and what you would do different. Be safe, keep the dogs safe, and have fun.

I would say you will be happiest with the bed liner providing it gives sufficient traction so the dogs aren't constantly slipping and falling. Never seen rubber used. I have outdoor carpet on the roof of my dog box and really like it but I don't rig dogs on it and I feel sure it would be a real pain...

I think you and your dog will complement each other splendidly. Enjoy each other and congratulations to both of you and wish you many happy days together.

The nurse asked a patient to remove his clothing and put on a gown to be checked by the doctor. "In..in front of you?" He mumbles, shy. The nurse says: "Don't worry, I've seen the naked human body before. The man said, "Not one like mine. You'd die laughing at my naked body."...

Don't put up with much at all. If he gets away with that he is learning that he doesn't have to obey you. The sooner he learns you are boss and you mean for him to listen to you the sooner you will have a dog that is enjoyable to be around. That is best for you and him both.