My large dog is facing ACL surgery and won't be able to do steps. Need egress from 32" high deck (4 steps). Will this do and is it wide enough?
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I am not sure it will clear four steps but it may if it is 32" high as that is verily steep. I use this 8' ramp to clear just one step which is only 6' high. It is wide enough for a wheel chair and I especially like that it has sides on the ramp.
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It's definitely sturdy and wide enough. Follow the below advice and you'll be all set. Hope the ACL surgery gets your dog back in stride.
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I use the ramp to load my wife's power chair into my Ford F250 pickup. So i know it would hold up any dog. The ramp is 8 foot long and 30 inches wide. I don't think it would be to steep for the dog to go up. You could measure 8 foot from the top of your deck out and down to see how much the incline would be. Also ask you vet. I hope this helps. I hope your dog does well with the surgery.
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it would be a steep ascend/descend for the dog, but it would hold just fine. it is very sturdy. Personally, I would avoid going all the way into the garage and may pull out a bit so the ramp could extend longer, just because the climb would not be so steep and it would be much easier for the dog especially if it is a larger dog. My dog is a lab/ retriever an she does better with more length
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The step is plastic and snaps together, no fasteners. I would not put a 75 lb dog on it, however it is a sturdy thing, and you might try it. If it shows signs of coming apart, put some screws in it.
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My dog has legs about 5-6" long. These steps were a breeze for him. 21" high steps and he was on the bed, even though he has arthritis in his back.
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My staircase was 48 inches wide, and it was a stretch getting it to fit. It has some flex at the extension point of the gate. Its been up at my house since Christmas, it has never failed, my 18 month old can shake it, and it wont open, I just make sure its not flexed too much if it gets banged into. Overall, I've been very happy with this product.
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Yes I think this would be fine for your pet. It has carpet on each step that makes it secure, I'm not sure about sitting on the top step, its as deep as a small adult foot, but maybe that will work, my boxer found a way to curl up in my lap and fall a sleep! LOL,
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I only use this to help my old dog get up the two steps from the yard to the deck. I would say though that it is too heavy and bulky to wear for any length of time. There was a black one I ordered first that was lighter but 90 lbs was the limit. They were right on because mine is 95-100 lbs and it didn't fit. Hope that helps.
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Mine is at the top of our main staircase and the dogs don't attempt to pass it, they won't even touch it. So to answer your question; I don't know what it would do under the weight of a large dog. My 70lb guy won't jump up it, but if he did, it would not easily topple over as it is quite sturdy. At first, I thought that I might have to zip tie the gate in place to to the stair rail, but it is heavy enough to stay in place as we open and close the gate. I'd buy another one if I needed it.
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I have 39" to my truck deck, the 4 step is very slightly just too small but works ok for me, when the steps are down the treads are slightly off level but I'm used to it now. I looked at the additional step which you would probably need, but decided against it, as said I manage fine, and the steps are still super stable even being off level. The step bracket can be face mounted or flat deck mounted as mine are, they come with a fair bit of fixing hardware, great product.
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It is a bit steep for a lab. All it's weight would be on the hind quarters. My 50 lb. girl was not fond of it. I went to Pet Gear Easy Step III Extra Wide Pet Stairs, 3-step/for dogs up to 200-pounds and she loves it. They also have Easy Step Two I would suggest the wide one for the larger dogs. I've found them on Ebay and Amazon.
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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..
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yes. its not that wide so the sturdyness could be a problem. Double check the dimensions and see if that will work for your steps :)
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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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Umm I haven't used it without the stairs but it should be fine for dogs. If not they are pretty steep and shouldn't be in the way.
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I just took mine outside to test it on a Chevy Equinox crossover. The door opened wide enough, but just barely. The ramp is not as tall as the seats and there was a gap where my pet would have to jump across, too wide to be able to just step over. My largest pet is a pug, so you may not have that problem. Also something to consider is the way you'll modify the slick carpeting on the ramp. Mine has indoor/outdoor carpeting and I can no longer fold it.
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The ramp DID slide around quite a bit (~6" step on wooden deck) so I tried putting a wooden cleat under the top lip and against the lower end , but it still moved around so much my elder dachshund would not use it...so I had to return it. It is very sturdy, so I think if you screwed it directly to the step it would stay in place (since it's a brick step that may be a problem) I wasn't sure if I would keep it, so I didn't want to do anything permanent to alter the ramp. ONE OTHER THING TO BE AWARE OF: if exposed to the elements, water collects in the lower "cup" of the ramp, so if you decided to keep it, a simple remedy would be to drill some drainage holes. The ramp DID slide around quite a bit (~6" step on wooden deck) so I tried putting a wooden cleat under the top lip and against the lower end , but it still moved around so much my elder dachshund would not use it...so I had to return it. It is very sturdy, so I think if you screwed it directly to the step it would stay in place (since it's a brick step that may be a problem) I wasn't sure if I would keep it, so I didn't want to do anything permanent to alter the ramp. ONE OTHER THING TO BE AWARE OF: if exposed to the elements, water collects in the lower "cup" of the ramp,... » Read More The ramp DID slide around quite a bit (~6" step on wooden deck) so I tried putting a wooden cleat under the top lip and against the lower end , but it still moved around so much my elder dachshund would not use it...so I had to return it. It is very sturdy, so I think if you screwed it directly to the step it would stay in place (since it's a brick step that may be a problem) I wasn't sure if I would keep it, so I didn't want to do anything permanent to alter the ramp. ONE OTHER THING TO BE AWARE OF: if exposed to the elements, water collects in the lower "cup" of the ramp, so if you decided to keep it, a simple remedy would be to drill some drainage holes. « Show Less
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Hi Tracy, The stairs are 10" wide and 5" deep. I have the 5 step stairs by my bed and the 3 step stairs by my sofa. They look nice, clean easily and are very sturdy. My Lhasa, Boston Terrier and 35 lb. big pug have no problem navigating the stairs to get onto my bed. Yep.....all three sleep with me at night. Hope this helps. Good luck, Lana