Chris and Rhett Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Hi I am new to your group and have appreciated reading all the postings on your forum. I was wondering if anyone can help me as I am chasing folding aluminium step ladder for dogs. I have a Irish Setter ( Rhett ) who is finding it hard to jump up into the back of our Landcruiser since my husband went and put new suspension on it...... He is too heavy for me to lift and not always can my husband come to the shows with me to lift him .I saw a Brand ; Master Supplies (USA). 4 step dog ladder with the top step being 30 inches high. Is there something similar that is light weight and that I can fit into the back of my Landcruiser. I would greatly appreciate feed back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I G**gled THIS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I G**gled THIS.... Persephone I have those and they wouldn't be sturdy enough for outdoor use or a larger dog. You can get very good quality telescoping dog ramps for cars. FHRP just bought one and while not cheap, they will last for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Persephone I have those and they wouldn't be sturdy enough for outdoor use or a larger dog. OK I thought, they looked, at first glance, to be safer than a step ladder arrangement , sorry Chris & Rhett . Edited September 4, 2011 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brintey Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi Chris and Rhett, I have giant breed dogs and have just bought a Solvit pet ramp (a telescoping type ramp as mentioned by poodlefan). The Newfy show people put me on to it so it should be sturdy enough for an Irish setter. They are lightweight and easy to carry and store. I got mine from ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Chris and Rhett - can you teach him to put his front feet up and then you lift his rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've got the ramp here and it was excellent for a heavy old dog that couldn't jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris and Rhett Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Chris and Rhett - can you teach him to put his front feet up and then you lift his rear? Hi tried that and he is not keen and is more tress for him and me Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) I am a ramp expert ha ha. 1st ramp: One of pair car ramp. Worked OK but not wide enough for older dogs. Carpeted and grip/paw struts. Pretty weighty to move. 2nd ramp: Imported from the US. Great, lighter but as we have side access to crates, hung out too far when parked close to other vehicles. FOR SALE AS NEW. ha! It is a Solvet. 3rd ramp: Given to us from a friend. Hand made, half a ramp with a drop down double leg. Dogs need to jump up first 2 foot or so, but light as a feather, and easy to move from crate to crate. I have five crates so needed something light. Edited September 5, 2011 by Lablover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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