Based on how the handle lines up, does it seem like it would allow us to help our new Bernese manage too steep stairs (up and down)?
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The handle will work just fine for lifting or supporting the dog. It is aligned with the chest strap so that it lifts the chest area and front legs.
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The harness doesn't restrict movement on our dogs at all... I guess it's a matter of how well the get the sizing figured.
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You could help a little but not too much. The straps are designed to pull back on a dog that's lunging forward. If you pull forward/upward, the front strap becomes useless and the bottom strap will dig into the dog's armpits. If it is just a little weight/pressure it will be ok. But too much force and that bottom strap will be very uncomfortable for the dog, plus the whole harness could slip off.
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Yes...it's very sturdy. Only problem we had with it was that the handle to move it around wasn't long enough. When you use the handle and start walking with it to another location, your feet hit the bottom brace with every step...so its very awkward trying to move it from place to place...you can only take very short steps when walking with it...a longer handle would easily remedy this problem.
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Maybe, maybe not. I don't think so. She may weigh too much for this to be helpful. And my 27 pound dog only uses it to go down, not up.
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Your dog is probably taller than these stairs so I would say no. Plus they are not made for large dogs.
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Should work, especially if your dog is already accustomed to using a ramp. The ramp's length and the crosswise ridges provide a gradual rise with non-slip surface.
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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.
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It was easy to attach the handle, but it's not so easy to move it around. It doesn't fit through normal doorways with the handle. The handle does offer more security against falling or losing your balance.
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Hi Alex. Yeah, this works well for lifting - I can lift my 90 lb lab in it. The reason the handle if far back is to lift the back more in level with the front so your dog stays more horizontal than vertical when lifting. Hope this helps! Jason, Backcountry K-9
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The steps are not as steep as I thought they would be. I think they would be fine. I have two small terriers, they weight about 10 lbs and they use them well. These ones I bought are taller than the other steps but they are the same in relation to the angle of the steps. Just and FYI. If you open these and they don't work, go back to your order on Amazon and print out a return label. They give free return at the time you send them back but may charge you shipping once they refund your money due to the problem not being one their end. I bought two of these by mistake and sent one back no problem. I think these would be just fine for your baby. They are not too steep and are spread out pretty well.
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Not that I have figured out. The handles are at a pretty comfortable height for me at 5'4"ish but probably a little low for my hubby who reluctantly pushes our kitties now and then.
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It's a bit steep, my bunny makes the jump instead of climbing. You might be able to put something on the ramp (which does have little steps) so it's grippier. Or maybe put something low next to the ramp to give a boost. But the ramp on it's own might be a bit daunting.
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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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Yes, I have a Greater Swiss Mountain dog about the same height and she loves the door. You can always adjust the difference from the floor to the start of the door which will adjust the overall height making it higher.
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I think it might. I am 5'3". I checked my cane and there are 3 more holes to allow it to be made shorter. When canes are properly adjusted, the handle should come level with her wrist.
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For me, the handle would be too short to pull up the steps. It is fine on a flat surface or on an uneven surface. I am 5'6".
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Hello Dallas. I think this will work for you. I have one and it is wonderful. It is very durable and does not wobble or give. The top is awesome. It stays put and doesn't shift or move when in use. I have a one year old Shih Tzu that is scared to death of going down steps. I use this ramp on our deck steps so that she can get up and down to the yard. She loves it and uses it daily. I think you will be pleased with this ramp. You might want to just leave it out and let your pet get familiar with it and play on it for a day or so and you will see that it is a "good thing." Good luck. I think this would work great for your purpose.
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You will have no trouble placing this ramp over the three steps. Ours is used for our motorhome and access for the elders into the family vehicle. There is a lip that sits on top of the step or bumper so that it is steady and safe for my giant breed dogs to climb up and down the ramp. No fastening necessary. We are really happy with it, but it's on the heavy side. It is wider and opens longer than any others we have looked at.