KMARINO
I couldn't make this sh*t up if I tried!
I have a SUV, Vegas learned early on he had to help me, (he weighs 63) he jumps up and puts his paws on the seat and I hoist his butt up to help him in. When he gets out he knows to just sit there when I open the door and I lift him down. It is much easier on my back to lift him down than lift him up.
Gracie doesn't jump much though. She will only jump on the couch when she has too. I think my mom babies her too much :D. She gets carried everywhere even at 40 + lbs! 