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05-06-2018, 04:31 PM #1
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any one use dog ramps for their big dogs?
Needing a ramp for our 96 lbs pit/lab mix. She's clumbsy and heavy. Looked at this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016HPTFW...v_ov_lig_dp_it
And this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUJEUU...v_ov_lig_dp_it
Anyone use one of these or anything else?
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05-06-2018, 05:42 PM #2
I have the second one your listed. My dog is 80 lbs and supports him just fine. I know some dogs will refuse to use a ramp, but mine does just fine. Keep it well under 45 degrees though otherwise he can slip on it despite the grip tape that covers it. I use it every day on his daily walks and have been using it for over a year and has held up just fine.
If your dog is clumsy, you may have to guide her both up and down the ramp with her collar to stabilizer her, but she'll do fine. If she doesn't like the ramp, luring with treats usually works.
Here's a pic of ours:
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05-06-2018, 06:25 PM #3
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05-06-2018, 06:30 PM #4
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We have the first one you listed only an older model, the length is good for a truck. Any shorter and it will be a steep scary climb for a dog not used to a ramp. Our old Aussie (just shy of 80lbs) was very comfortable on it once she was used to it. All the dogs started using it to get in and out of the trailer until she passed. Now it waits for the next old dog we have.
Marcy & Gary
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05-07-2018, 08:34 AM #5
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We used the 1st one for our Dane.... worked fine. Needed to guide him up and down...
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05-07-2018, 02:15 PM #6
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I have the first one for my two Basset Hounds. We set it up on the second entrance door into the garage area when camping. Both have mastered it pretty well even with the short legs. If it's too steep all the way to the top, I'll attach it to the second step down. Once that far up, they always seem to make it just fine.
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05-14-2018, 01:49 PM #7
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We have a 95 lb Akita with two reconstructed ACL's. We use the steps from petloader.com to load her in the trailer and our truck. A little heavy, but fantastic
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07-28-2018, 01:54 PM #8
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We have 2 bullmastiffs .... and one has bad hips. We use the Petloader stairs for the SUV (Nissan Armada) rear hatch. They will fit for door loading, which we never do. We installed the MorRyde Step Above for the TT as they are wider treads, more stable, and less steep than the orig fold away stairs.
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07-31-2018, 04:12 PM #9
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Last edited by Airrace; 07-31-2018 at 04:13 PM. Reason: spelling
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