I need to know if anyone has used this to help dogs get into house doors instead of them using steps.
1881131
Yes, the ramp works great. I used it by my patio door for a dog that had arthritis and knee problems. The only one problem is that in the winter, I had to bring the ramp inside so it could thaw out from time to time. Otherwise it acted like slide for my dogs. Great product!
1881132
We have for our 13 yr old lab whose has arthritis in his hind quarters. Our steps are quite wide so we keep this off to the side and it works fine for him. I found I have to put 2 small rubber back rugs on it because the surface is just too slick and he slips. The rugs work fine though.
1881133
Yes, we did. We did not have surface issues mentioned by others, but it's true the slope could be an issue if the steps are closely placed.
1881134
It works fine as long as the overall length of the stairs doesn't exceed the length of the ramp.
1881135
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.
1926394
I suggest another gate. My son figured this gate out (all 3 steps) within a week. At 2 1/2 we now only keep it up to block the dog out. My son can do all 3 steps very fast.
1923042
I guess it could be used for this purpose, but I really would NOT recommend it! First of all, the taste is very strong and the formula may be bad for your dog. I certainly wouldn't use this to discourage my dog! Just try and give your dog something to distract them.
441071
No....I actually found that after the 1st couple of walks with this product, where it dod work....my dog started ignoring it. I've found a small spray bottle with water, works WAY better. All I have to do now when they are barking, is pick up the spray bottle (or sometimes even just threaten to get it) and they stop. I think if you're using this as a training tool for a puppy...it could be useful, but my two 2 1/2, and 2 yr old fur kids, just tune it out.
873540
Yes, I have, it works well but takes a bit longer and stains the metal. Just leave the door 1/2 way open.
1452107
i am wondering the same thing. have you tried this as a substitute for the pet convincer? and how has it worked for you?
572669
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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I have this door and my 22-23 pound Jack Russell Terriers use it, also my sons Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, who is 70 pounds uses it. He doesn't like to use it going out, but will run right back through it. I have found my door works well for dogs up to 50-60 pounds.
1498699
Yes it would work great for that I have another one at my back door so the dogs dont bring wood chippings in when they walk in the flower bed.
2254345
It does seem to help in house training. We have used it with two puppies at different times. It of course is only one tool needed. Many times a puppy will find an "0ut-of-the-way" spot to do "their thing". Another tool we found very effective in those type of situations was also getting a small, cheap ($15-$20) infrared alarm (Radio Shack used to have them) aimed at the "out-of-the-way" spot. In the case of our second puppy - it literally scared the "poop" out of the puppy but she never did 'it' in the house again! That and Get Serious is very effective.
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It might if the door was jarred or thumped hard enough, but I suppose if they were able to do it gently, then no. Just my guess, haven't tried it personally. :)I've triggered mine mistakenly on occasion by bumping it or hitting it with the dog's fetch toys, but it's smart enough not to sound when the sliding glass doors are opened.Ultimately I think these alarms are designed for sounding upon breakage of the glass, they are definitely a good deterrent in that regard, but for covert entry through doors being opened(or removed) they probably won't fare so well, unless it was done in a forceful enough manner.Hope this info helped! It might if the door was jarred or thumped hard enough, but I suppose if they were able to do it gently, then no. Just my guess, haven't tried it personally. :)I've triggered mine mistakenly on occasion by bumping it or hitting it with the dog's fetch toys, but it's smart enough not to sound when the sliding glass doors are opened.Ultimately I think these alarms are designed for sounding upon breakage of the glass, they are definitely a good deterrent in that regard, but for covert entry through doors being opened(or removed) they probably won't fare so well, unless it was done... » Read More It might if the door was jarred or thumped hard enough, but I suppose if they were able to do it gently, then no. Just my guess, haven't tried it personally. :)I've triggered mine mistakenly on occasion by bumping it or hitting it with the dog's fetch toys, but it's smart enough not to sound when the sliding glass doors are opened.Ultimately I think these alarms are designed for sounding upon breakage of the glass, they are definitely a good deterrent in that regard, but for covert entry through doors being opened(or removed) they probably won't fare so well, unless it was done in a forceful enough manner.Hope this info helped! « Show Less
2188154
Yes!!!!! It totally works. I love this tool. I have a yorkiepoo and a chipoo and it's doing wonders for them.
177021
Same here. At first she would just look and walk away but once she learned it moved they didn't work anymore. However, I do use it on my stairs with one end in the bannister and that works well.
48305
I have used this while my dog was outside and I was inside with the front door closed and she stopped what she was doing and turned to look at me so I do believe it works through a wall/door (possibly through 2 layers of wall/door).
1983661
I think it works perfectly inside a door. Obviously your limited a little as to what exercises you can do from there. But I havent found anything I havent been able to adapt to a door yet.
1130162
It has worked very well for me. I stick it different places using velcro to keep my dog out. It has trained him very well.
1416544
If you have this on firm enough, I do not believe your dog could get out of this and as long as this is larger then the opening your precious one tries to or actually does escape from, this ought to work. Good luck!