I have an elderly dog. There's a 7" step up to where her bed is. Is this ramp something a dog could/would use? I know it's only 5.5", which would probably work. Any ideas if this is something a dog would use?
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I use it outside as a step-up to my doggy door installed in the wall. Bought it initially because I was getting a new puppy who was too small to make the jump from the outside - plus my older dog was not comfortable with the drop from inside to out. It has proven to be the perfect solution. My only question - how would you anchor it? I have it pushed up against a wall and it doesn't move but then neither does the wall! Anyway ... It works perfectly for my use.
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This will not work on a 5" step. It will adjust up about 2". I gave mine away and spent the extra money on this ramp. I found it adjusts up to 7" and works well for my daughters wheelchair. The other is so short that the angle is steep.Adjustable Utility Threshold Rampby Rage Powersports See the Amazon Page for this brand4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)List Price: $184.99Price: $169.99 ($0.76 / oz)
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The 19" is accurate. My dog is older, too, and therein lay part of the problem I think. She is medium-sized, a Queensland Heeler mix. If I coaxed her up the stairs, she still would need to negotiate a little bit of a jump from the top step to get onto the bed. She preferred to try the old way, making the full leap. I believe I purchased the bigger of the two advertised. I hope this is helpful.
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This ramp may be a bit unwieldy for that when it comes to folding it up and getting it out of the way, depending on how much space you have. Also, if you have a very stubborn pet, it may still jump up on or down from the bed even if the ramp is in place. My dog is in recovering from ACL surgery, and she is at the point now where my husband and I have to stand alongside the ramp on either side and encourage our dog to use it or she tries to jump into and out of the car on her own. Dangerous.
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The ramp is 72 inches fully extended. It starts it's slope at 68 inches. The way I determined where the ramp would work for my dog was to use a tape measure. Extend the tape to 72 inches and place it as the ramp will be placed. This should show you if the slope will be an angle you dog can handle. Hope this helps.
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Don't know for sure, but the ramp is steep, but has good traction-It's like a roofing material that has ridges molded onto it. Size is better for small animals like that. You can close off the ramp if it doesn't work out.
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We use ours on our 115 lbs elderly Spinone. Couldn't live w/o it! He won't go up a ramp. It does not bunch up.
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This should work great for your dogs. It's narrow, but tall. Our older (16) dog loves these steps. She's heavier than your dogs, but these are great for her.
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It is pretty solid. My dog isn't as big as yours, but she is really fearful and the steps felt secure enough for her to be comfortable going up and down them. The steps are wide and well made but the height of the steps may or may not be an issue for an older dog with bad hips but I don't know since I don't know your dog's capabilities.
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I think this should work with a smaller dog. My dog Rocky, a big, old (14 yrs) Akita with arthritis learned how to use it pretty fast. It was not a very steep slope to get into the seating area. If the slope on the ramp is not very high then then you should go for it.
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The ramp has a lip on it that goes over the step several inches, it graduated in thickness so you can get over it. I see no reason why you can not be use on a 7 3/4" threshold. The design seem well thought out for good usage.
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With a small dog it should be able to lay atop the step to the side of the doorway. I use it for the back door of my truck and it helps give my aging shepherd height.
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i was worried about that too, because my bed actually measures 30 inches, but take into account that the other inches are just like another step. I bought a ramp for my sofa and they do fine, then I bought this for the bed. My yorkies actually like it in step form better than the ramp form. They use it all the time and love it.
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I use the ramp to load my wife's power chair into my Ford F250 pickup. So i know it would hold up any dog. The ramp is 8 foot long and 30 inches wide. I don't think it would be to steep for the dog to go up. You could measure 8 foot from the top of your deck out and down to see how much the incline would be. Also ask you vet. I hope this helps. I hope your dog does well with the surgery.
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We bought the ramp to be used with a 5th wheel trailer. Our dog did great after a few minutes of practice!! You should have no issues.
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I have the 2 step ramp...dimensions are exact, very sturdy and easy to use! I like it and it looks nice, like a piece of furniture, took my terrier a while to trust using it (super stubborn) but he figured it out. Cats love it too! My bed is high also, that's what I got it for...good luck! Ps: I have a yorkie if that helps
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No not at all. I have a 5lb pomeranian and an 8lb terrier/pom mix comes to visit. They have no problem with the width of the ramp. They run up and down together with no problem! I did have steps but my little one broke her leg. She couldn't climb the steps at all. Found this ramp and it works perfect! It is plenty wide and not too steep.