I have a 170 lb English Mastiff. Is this ramp- when extended to its full length- sturdy? Does it 'bounce" when walking on it?
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no, but on the on the other hand, it is for getting from point a to point b...not for the dog to stand for any length of time. I chose it for me, because it's weight is fairly light for me to handle and it is telescopic...
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Tracy I have a 225 lbs English Mastiff. I asked advice on the Facebook English Mastiff Owners page. This ramp was recommended. Also the Petstep II. I'm trying to decide between the two. This one is longer and says it can accommodate up to 300 lbs. The Petstep II says up to 500 lbs. I'm trying to find one locally. I'll let you know if I find one and how it works.
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Our dog weighs 120lbs and has no problems with it. The paper that came with it does not specify, but we saw it somewhere that the weight limit is 300 lbs.We have a smaller one that is the same brand, he can also use with no problem. We have noticed no bounce with either one.
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My dogs are big, but no where near 170 lbs. it took both my dogs some time and working with them for them to understand what the ramp was for, but they are up and down so fast I never noticed if it moved or bounced at all, It's pretty strong and works well. Good luck.
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I have a 90 pound German Shepard whom loves this stroller. She has plenty of room to stretch out. This is a very sturdy stroller. When my Sheba gets tired she justs hops in. Hope this helps
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I'm not sure this is the buy for you. My dog is only 9lb and I had to rebuild the steps! They are too narrow and too flimsy for a big dog! Try the ramp instead.
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Our 65 lb dog has pushed lightly and not broken through. I haven't tested it at full ramming speed though. :-)
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I use it for my two yorkies when we go traveling. One is 6 pounds and the other is 6.5 pounds. Its pretty sturdy. I love it.
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Should work for u. I use mine for my 75 lb boxer. I did add some non slip rubber matting for better footing. Did take my dog a little while to get used to it. He is most comfortable if I hold his collar and lead him up while keeping the ramp stable with the other hand. He is actually quite comfortable with the ramp now and patiently waits for me to set it up.
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It slides easily to the length you want. It is 48 to 87 inches long depending on how much you want to slide it out. It is a great product. It has traction on the surface so the dogs can go up and down easily. I have a wood floor and it did not slide but I wasn't sure if it would damage the floor so I put a small door rug on the floor and placed the ramp on it. I had a 100 pd and a 67 pd dog running up and down it constantly. We lost both of them but I won't get rid of the ramp because we will get another dog at some point and it's a "must have". Again the length is up to you as it slides easily and it does not slide on wood.
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It depends on how determined they are to get over the gate. We have two Cavalier spaniels the largest 24 pounds and a yellow lab who is 65 pounds and none of them even try to jump over it. I can easily step over the gate which is nice. We are using it in our basement to keep the dogs out of the laundry room. You can pick it up easily and the sides will fold in if you want to move it out of the way. We really like them and bought 2 of them. The color is much lighter than pictured though. It is very nicely made and sturdy.
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My dog (19 pounds) wiggles in there to get our attention. I have not been afraid of her falling over. The stroller is very sturdy. We had a four wheel stroller and replaced it with this one.
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It is flexible like a tennis ball just a little firmer. It bounces nicely but is a little too heavy for my 7 lb. puppy. She loves chasing it down the dark hall though.
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They have a toggle on the end to secure it but it may not work so well in a home unless there is something to anchor it to. We have a bulldog but a dachshund might be much lighter and able to climb. The ramp itself is quite nice and the best price I have found anywhere for this type of ramp. It's a bit heavy at 10 pounds. Hope this helps.
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I keep this ramp in my truck so it hasn't had to much exposure to just sitting outside. That being said it is great for my pup, and easily holds his weight at 185. It has definately been rained on drooled on, snowed on with zero sign of rust. Never been left outside though.
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I'm walking with it as we speak Very comfortable to push if your a walker.I say no on the dogs size my pup is 12 lbs and I think that's the max .Brakes are Manuel, with your foot
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Yes it is pretty durable, walking on it is just fine. They can chew it or claw at it... our dog tried digging it and ended up making chunks come off but if he didn't do that it would be fine.
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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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Patricia, it's wide enough for my 86 lbs male golden retriever to walk a normal pace. I believe my Otto Step is marked for a max 200 lbs. Not sure how much a mastiff weighs.
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The write up for the ramp says it will, our dog is 55kgs and very elderly and we are delighted with the way he can use it. Maybe contact the manufacturer.RegardsBarbara