If you have a canopy on the bed of your truck buy the berkly rod holder that goes in a boat and glue them in side of your canopy to the top with marine epoxy.They should be safe with the dogs in the back.the bed of my truck is 6 ft.3 in.my 10 ft. 6 in. rods fit no problem but my 11 ft. 4in. I have to put kitty corner.