Dog Ramps
Our 8 yr old mix suddenly became really weak in the hind legs last weekend, could barely get up the stairs, and found it impossible to jump onto the rear seat of our Avalanche as he's done easily for ...
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Those are almost the exact same steps (only minus one step) I used to use for my girl (short legs) in my last car. I've since gotten another SUV which is too tall for the steps. I am with the others that say the jump into a high car is undue stress on their joints. Both of my dogs are over 90#.
I had heard a ramp is better for dogs with arthritis (she now gets a bit stiff every once in a while) so I purchased one for the new vehicle. One of the main complaints about the type I bought (by Solvit) was the "sandpaper" type surface on it. She wouldn't budge on it. I added carpet on top of it and did as a few others said--had her walk on it while it was flat on the ground. After that, I placed it in position on the car, put her leash on, and stood next to it so she COULDN'T jump off. Oh...a few treats and praising helped too!
I had heard a ramp is better for dogs with arthritis (she now gets a bit stiff every once in a while) so I purchased one for the new vehicle. One of the main complaints about the type I bought (by Solvit) was the "sandpaper" type surface on it. She wouldn't budge on it. I added carpet on top of it and did as a few others said--had her walk on it while it was flat on the ground. After that, I placed it in position on the car, put her leash on, and stood next to it so she COULDN'T jump off. Oh...a few treats and praising helped too!
