How does it work for older dogs that have been used to going outside? Just moved to an apartment from a house.
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Sorry Joyce I am not sure about an older dog. We have two puppies 9 weeks old who were in the process of being pad trained. They are almost a year now. I got this because they wanted a new pad after every use and they used them often. One did well when I changed over and the other did ok sometimes. I saw a shower mat advertised on tv and I got it at Bed Bath & Beyond and put it on top of the grates, now they both do great. The valve is like a rubbee washer with a metal strainer. It gets clogged up so I take it out when I empty it and soak it for a few minutes in vinegar. I love it. No smell, no washing pads, no going outside except to play on nice days.
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My dog took some getting used to it. Maybe try putting it on for short periods of time and rewarding with treats before trying to go out with it.
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I have one more suggestion concerning this ramp that I did forget about. It does have a rough surface that they walk on but our dog didn't like it so we purchased 3 rubber mats like a door mat and just place them on the ramp, and now he has no problem walking on the ramp. Like your dog, when Budley gets excited and wants to jump or whatever, he too does go down (old age), but we still like the ramp and it seems to make it so much easier on him. Good luck with yours and thank you also for responding.
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Every dog is different, but Adaptil has worked wonders for our aging dog. We travel everywhere with our dog and there are a number of things we do for him that include using Adaptil. We always take his bed, toys and blankets and keep him right next to us. As I tell our vet, Adaptil has been miraculous in soothing our dog's anxiety and it is not a placebo effect because, well, he's a dog! From our experience you should definitely give it a try. Good luck on your move. If only there was a similar product for the human anxiety of moving.
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It is not really meant to be used in the house, unless you have wide open spaces, no furniture. It is meant for walking, exercise. Not meant to be left on the dog.It is to keep them in an upright position, not laying down. And never, ever left unsupervised. I used yoga mats and rugs around the house for my GSD, so he didn't slip on the floor, and used a sling to move him around inside the house.
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It's pretty simple with two people. I had my 14yr old help me. If you plan ahead it is easier, but honestly I just started unrolling and walked around the part of my yard I wanted my dogs to be allowed in. There's about 3ft or more of a space where your dog actually gets correction before they actually get to the wire. Put the wire a bit further than you want your dog to be able to go. Some dogs are quicker than others at getting this so make sure you tke the time to walk your dog around the whole perimeter.
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I have walked up and down it myself and I am "slightly" over 117lb! The bigger problem you might have is convincing her to use it. It has no sides and the carpet is pretty smooth underfoot. My 18 lb Bichon avoids it like it is evil. Yes I tried all the training tips but it didnt work for my dog. So it sits in a corner. The best use we have found for it thusfar has been helping us slide two upholstered wing chairs up to the second floor via our stairway.
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I have 3 dogs 1 female and 2 males, all 3 of my dogs adapted very nicely to it. I would work very long hours so for me to come home and not have a mess of the floor was truly a blessing. Although when I was home they wanted to go outside.i hope this helps you out.
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To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my wife and I take them. To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my... » Read More To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my wife and I take them. « Show Less
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No brakes. To load the dog at home, we put the front wheel against a door or something else that won't move. To load or unload while out walking, we put a foot in front of one of the back wheels and lift the dog out. It definitely helps to have two people walking together, but can be done by one. We use it for an elderly sheltie, while walking a younger one on a leash. A friend has a dog who is able to jump in and out of hers, so she is able to just hold the handle steady while the dog jumps. Either way, it's pretty easy and definitely worth the small hassle to be able to take the senior dog out for fresh air and a change of scene. She loves it and can't wait to go. Hope you have as much fun with yours as we are having! Karen
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I have an 8 yr old Shih tzu that can go in & out with no problem. I also had a bigger dog, so the step-over had to be higher, but still my Shih Tzi jumps right through it, no problem. My shih tzu is younger than your little guy, so I'm not sure how he'd do with the stepover. My Mom's little Pekingese has shorter legs & refuses to use it, so I have to leave my slider open slightly if we leave. So it's just gonna depend on how agile your cocker is. It's nice, but it was HARD to install. My brother is a builder & he did it for me. It IS a great door tho.
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Yes it works great. We use under our deck stairs. That keeps on dogs on the deck and in our back yard. We also use a paw away disc in the house. One collar for both.
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Recently, my 10 yr. old basset's arthritis has progressed so after a period of inertia, last evening or first arrising in the morning, she is unable to handle stairs. I'm going to try this or something like it and let you know how we work it out together.
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The through rests on your existing couch, so your older pup should be fine.
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Oh totally! Just make sure your dogs meet the weight requirement. I love mine .. My dog is not such a fan but she's getting use to it. I feel so much better know she's safe when traveling with me.
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Hello. We are happy with the unit and it works quite well. We have it at the top of our stairs and it keeps our two beagles off the second floor. We got the "stubborn dog" correction collars and, since you can vary the level of correction, it works as well as our outdoor invisible fence.
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My dog scratched the wood floor trying to dig his way out. Rug didn't work either. It does however, work great on the patio and I put two 20 lbs. dogs in it and they do fine. One is an escape artist, but hasn't been able to figure a way out, so it is working great so far.