My elderly cocker is having problems getting up the stairs. He's also over weight. Can this be used indoors? The stairs are 70" from floor to landing
1787140
It can be used indoors, but it is a bit awkward to move around. The carrying handle broke after only 3uses, so it is not easily moved.
1787141
I think that it would be difficult to use this on the stairs. The walking surface is slippery-we are using carpet runners as our 90 lb labradoodle has traction issues. I think the stairs might be too steep and am not sure how you could fasten it to the so the ramp doesn't slip.
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I would say yes, it is very sturdy so in terms of his weight problem it would be able to handle it. I am not sure if the length but I would say yes to that too. The ramp is a little heavy, just so you are aware.
1787143
it could be used for your stairs, its a bit bulky to take on ond off but if its just staying put no problem
1149849
The butterfly opening requires a bit of weight to activate the step peddle, so unless your dog has some weight and genius, I doubt he will be able to get in there.
1106171
The step stool was purchased for a 12lb. dog. I'm sorry but I'm unable to answer the question about a larger dog.
1315817
I lift my 55-80lbs dogs in as is easy and faster from the grooming table then wrestling dogs up ramps or stairs... however you couldalso purchase the stairs:...http://www.amazon.com/Booster-Bath-New-Steps-Kit/dp/B005FQMIUE
2017675
No. Your dog is too big for it. The steps are 4" high by 6" deep and together rise 16" Your dog is probably 16" tall and able to jump up on the furniture without the aid of stairs..
321124
You may get a few uses out of it, but I personally don't think it's sturdy enough for a larger dog. The back legs on the steps snap into place and are not meant to fold in and out regularly--which would mean the plastic snaps will eventually break. Plus, the back legs are thin. Very thin. I'm about 115 lbs. and I would NOT!!! go up and down on it myself.
1985219
My 16 lb cocker spaniel can move it all around the laminate floor. It's great for the little pup we have but if I put the cocker in with her she moves it across the room and out of shape. I would think if she moved it into the right configuration, she could knock it over:)
530175
We have miniature schnauzers who have no trouble at all--even the blind older one. The inside opening ended up about 4 inches above the floor level but outsidedrops down a little more due to a step. I hope this will help you. We really love this double door!
1188884
It is tall enough but very steep. It was difficult to get my old shepherd to go up and she had to get some momentum going first to be successful. My other dog has bad knees and hips and I bought this to teach him before knee surgery but had to push him up it, at that point I knew there was no way he would be able to use it after surgery. In the future I will look for a longer ramp for a more gradual incline.
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My 84 pound lab mix sits on the top stair of these steps without issue. The only thing I would recommend is making sure they are directly against a wall, my dog is much heavier and it wobblesSometimes when he's trying to get comfortable. I would highly recommend these stairs though. My lab and Great Dane mixes use them multiple times a day to jump in my bed, I even use the stairs when getting the dogs into my jeep grand cherokee
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My lab is over one hundred pounds and is about the same age, the steps work well on getting in the vehicles but getting out is another thing he wants to jump down, so I also bought a long ramp for exiting. Hope this helps ! �
1141149
I bought one for my 60 lb. dog and she has no problem getting up and down. It has carpet on it so that they can keep their grip. I love mine!
1114417
Yep. Sorry. I don't think the pups could get enough grip to get up that steep of an incline. It would work on a sofa, but not a bed. Go for the stairs they make for help onto the bed, even my old girls seem to do okay on those, they just take them one by one, slowly but easily.
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I think the Otto step would be better if it was a bit wider. I had 2 dogs I was using it with and if I didn't guide them straight they would miss it and fall. I have a german sheppard/afgand hound mix - very tall dog with long legs ~ 60 lbs and lab ~ 55 lbs and they both would miss the step if I didn't make sure they were straight in front of it. Its a great concept but didn't work out as well for me and my dogs. I would give it a try though because other dogs seem to figure it out just fine.
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Almost 5". I have a small dog who is not allowed to use stairs or jump up and down at all either. Since my dog is so small, 12lbs, she tries to run/jump up this 5" gap before the ramp starts. As such, I can't use it with her without more training. But I think it may also be a bit to steep for her to feel like she can walk up instead of run. Maybe it wouldn't be an issue with a bigger dog.
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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 tried to do that but it made it unstable with my 12 pound dog inside ...wobbly if she moved..top quality item tho