My dog has cancer and can no longer get up the 3 front steps of my apartment building. Would this work for the stairs? Is it light enough to carry?
1140661
Our dog is an older girl. We use it to help her get up into the back seat of the truck. she doesn't like the feel of the ramp plus the newness but will still use it with some guidance. I would think it would work well for your three steps.
1140662
Ideally you'd want to fasten the ramp to something with the strap but I manage by placing my foot at the bottom and holding the top part with my hand to stabilize as the dog walks up.If you're talking about bringing the ramp as you walk your dog, you'd probably want to use some sort of backpack - it's really not handy to carry for any significant distance.
281946
The top step is about 16"x9" which is probably large enough. The carpet gives some security because it it not slippery. It would depend on whether your dog would feel secure with the slight forward slant of the step.
2105613
Yes but...due to the fastening materials (velcro) I would not trust it at the top of the stairs. We use ours at the bottom. It serves its purpose.
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
1051566
Hi, yes it works great. I live on the second floor but I use the elevator. I put kitty litter and pilled to the top. I cannot say about stairs but its pretty sturdy.
690158
Hi, it will go up five steps. I think your dog should be ok doing the other step. I use mine to get up the xtra cab of my pickup. I built a dog platform back there. It was too steep to go right to platform, so I hook it up to the door sill and he does the step up to the bed. Only thing is the ramp seems a little steep when I hooked it to my outdoor deck stairs. I think you will be ok, but you might have to guide your dog everytime. It will definitely be good outdoors. Some people use it as pool stairs
936987
Its very light weight. (and so is the quality :) ) ... I was able to lift it up the stairs with one hand ...
1359152
For the depth of a lab or mastiff, the steps should be fine. However, the weight of those breeds may be too much as it is made of plastic. I would go w/ something sturdier. Hope this helps.
2024045
Only if you are sure-footed yourself with good strong arm and shoulder muscles. Otherwise I wouldn't try it for fear of injuring the patient should you lose your balance on the stairs. Doesn't seem like a good idea. Could you safely carry just the patient?
394601
I think it would work on your stairs. I have two smaller area rugs I use it on and it works well for them.
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.
377044
I live in a 4 floor walk up and carry them down stairs all the time they are super easy.......pending on how you fill them....just dont pack them down too much and you will be fine.
1292777
It is quite light. With a projector and a piano keyboard mounted to the top of it, I can still carry it up stairs (not by the top handles). I would not recommend disassembling it because that would probably eventually compromise the fittings if done repeatedly, although it would probably be possible to take apart in not much time.
2040386
It is light enough but it does not break down easily, so it will be bulky as you try to carry it up and down stairs.
281947
Yes, a small dog would be fine perched on this set of steps. I use this one in my Toyota SUV and turn it upside down in the space made by folding up the back passenger seat, which then turns it into a nice shopping catchall! I cannot lift my lab into the SUV, when I travel without my husband! Downside is that the steps on this slope slightly, so your dog will not be sitting on a completely flat surface. It looks pretty utilitarian, but is compact, lightweight and easy to carry. I bought a folding, wooden set of steps fro Amazon for the bedroom, so my dog can climb on the bed. Now that is a seriously good looking piece of furniture, but takes up space! Yes, a small dog would be fine perched on this set of steps. I use this one in my Toyota SUV and turn it upside down in the space made by folding up the back passenger seat, which then turns it into a nice shopping catchall! I cannot lift my lab into the SUV, when I travel without my husband! Downside is that the steps on this slope slightly, so your dog will not be sitting on a completely flat surface. It looks pretty utilitarian, but is compact, lightweight and easy to carry. I bought a folding, wooden set of steps fro Amazon for the bedroom, so my dog can climb on the bed. Now that is a... » Read More Yes, a small dog would be fine perched on this set of steps. I use this one in my Toyota SUV and turn it upside down in the space made by folding up the back passenger seat, which then turns it into a nice shopping catchall! I cannot lift my lab into the SUV, when I travel without my husband! Downside is that the steps on this slope slightly, so your dog will not be sitting on a completely flat surface. It looks pretty utilitarian, but is compact, lightweight and easy to carry. I bought a folding, wooden set of steps fro Amazon for the bedroom, so my dog can climb on the bed. Now that is a seriously good looking piece of furniture, but takes up space! « Show Less
912998
I've never used it to down stairs but I would imagine if would work just as well as going upstairs.
488296
The weight is fairly light considering it's size, but I would not use it to carry a dog to the vet. I would get a soft-sided carrier for that. With a dog inside, it would be too awkard to lift without tossing the doggie all around and it's just too big to be very mobile. It also doesn't have a good way to lift it besides sticking your fingers in the wire mesh and the tray bottom is designed to slide out one side, so if you move it around too much, the tray will slide out. They're not desinged to be mobile carriers. I have mine in a bedroom and it never moves. We have a carrier with a long strap as well as short handles to tote the dog to and from the vet. The weight is fairly light considering it's size, but I would not use it to carry a dog to the vet. I would get a soft-sided carrier for that. With a dog inside, it would be too awkard to lift without tossing the doggie all around and it's just too big to be very mobile. It also doesn't have a good way to lift it besides sticking your fingers in the wire mesh and the tray bottom is designed to slide out one side, so if you move it around too much, the tray will slide out. They're not desinged to be mobile carriers. I have mine in a bedroom and it never moves. We have a carrier with a long... » Read More The weight is fairly light considering it's size, but I would not use it to carry a dog to the vet. I would get a soft-sided carrier for that. With a dog inside, it would be too awkard to lift without tossing the doggie all around and it's just too big to be very mobile. It also doesn't have a good way to lift it besides sticking your fingers in the wire mesh and the tray bottom is designed to slide out one side, so if you move it around too much, the tray will slide out. They're not desinged to be mobile carriers. I have mine in a bedroom and it never moves. We have a carrier with a long strap as well as short handles to tote the dog to and from the vet. « Show Less