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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 04/1/2024

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Looked at ramps a couple of times for friends dogs, (a fat Lab, and a BIG Rotty cross) not all ramps are equal!

Dogs often don't like the 'flex/bounce' in some of the lighter ramps as they walk on them, and the surface grip of some is not all it could be, the dog, especially if a little unsteady gets un-nerved by slipping feet!

In terms of weight capacity, I'd go way over what the dog weighs to minimise the flex, the 'grippyness' is not so easy to judge on specification alone.

We've had a few ramps gifted over the years to the rescue charity I volunteer for, in virtually unused condition as owners dogs refused to use them because of either the 'bounce' or the slippy surface, and that's been relatively lightweight Border Collies!

The really good ramps are not cheap! And remember it has to fit in the car, so needs to be suitably compact in folded state. If possible 'try before you buy'. In general terms, found the all plastic ramps some of the worst!

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Quote: Originally posted by Webmaster on 05/1/2024

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I used one of these for my old girl when her arthritis got the better of her. A little expensive, but very good quality and practical. Highly recommended. Didn't take her very long at all to get used to it with some encouragement with treats.

PetSafe Happy Ride Telescoping Dog Ramp

Used it to get into the camper too, when even that step became too much. (shh, don't notice she's on the bed ha ha - yes I'm guilty, I lifted her up there)





And even to get up the garden steps

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 05/1/2024

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This is what i saw. Reminiscent of the ramps for wheelchairs at rail stations. It was up into a 4 x 4 though. I would think there would be a 'steepness' limit, as some dogs wouldnt have made it i dont think.

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