I have a three lb dog and wonder if the dog will slip through. Are the planks too wide?
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Maybe. My mom has a 2lb chihuahua and I think she can maybe get through. Ours is on stairs and she really can't go up. I measured between the bars and its 2.1 inches so if the dogs head is bigger than 2.1 in than you won't have a problem.
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It is pretty solid. My dog isn't as big as yours, but she is really fearful and the steps felt secure enough for her to be comfortable going up and down them. The steps are wide and well made but the height of the steps may or may not be an issue for an older dog with bad hips but I don't know since I don't know your dog's capabilities.
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Our Ragdoll is 17lb and as Tjasa below said it does wobble a little as he gets up on the top but stable after that. Yes there might be a problem with fitting through the openings and also just getting down from the top platform to the one below as there is not much room. Can i suggest you email the manufacturer at CustomerService@RefinedKind.com They are very friendly and respond very quickly
2190125
I think you would be ok with them being only 3.5 lbs..my Yorkie weighs over 6 and it was not comfortable walking with it, nor did she seem to feel secure in it..
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Ours doesn't slide around at all. We have two -- one as a boot tray and one as a tray to hold our Golden Retriever's food and water dishes. The trays are on a slate surface. They are an excellent product and value.
937639
My puppy was unhappy because she was confined but in the open at the top carriers she was constantly trying to getting out; I was afraid she would jump out and fall on the floor. Your dog or puppy has to be really small.
437014
I would probably go with the wider option for a lab. Also, the carpet on this ramp is actually a bit slippery. I cut up a rough door mat and glued it on top of the existing carpet for extra traction.
437015
i would get extra wide. i've had goldens in life and i would go with the wider side. fyi... i put a piece of plywood on one side so my wienner dog would go up. she felt too insecure otherwise.
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There is a half inch overlap from the end of the wood to the screw holding the planks together. Your problem would be the brackets - they are quite thick. I'm measuring 32" from bracket to bracket. Hope this helps!
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I wish I had a good answer but I haven't been able to get my Morkie and Yorkie to use the ramp. (My fault for not taking time to train teach them how!) It does have a low pile carpet surface and I don't think it will be slippery.
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The manufacturer recommends that it be limited to pets weighing 33 pounds or less. 60 pounds and might be too much for the way these particular steps are constructed, part of what makes this design so attractive is the cantilevered base however that same construction may concentrate too much force through the screw holes. The pitch and spacing of the steps is also sized with smaller animals in mind. My 29 pound beagle uses it fine but a bigger dog might not have enough room on them.
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Should work, especially if your dog is already accustomed to using a ramp. The ramp's length and the crosswise ridges provide a gradual rise with non-slip surface.
1954619
my dogs are the exact same sizes and do just fine! I find that the stairs work better on carpet or a rug than on tile or hardwood. hard surfaces do cause a little slipping.
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Yes I believe they would! I put my 3 Poms in it! (8lbs, 8lbs, and 15lbs)I don't think the interior floor is that bad. I just read the review you are talking about and I agree that I wish it was one solid piece but I like her idea of putting another board under the bed in it! I've never had any issues with it
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It could be possible. I have had a 60 lb German Sherpard wiggle through it, but she really had to wiggle. Mine is for 10 lb Poms and it is perfect for them. One of the best things we ever did, no more getting up in the middle of the night to let the dogs out.
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Hi my dog is 35 lbs and can handle these stairs. The down side is that I have hard wood floors and the stairs slip so you would need to secure the stairs. It appears to be aable to handle your size dog but I would contact the seller.
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Depends on the size of your dog. Also, your dog's nails might catch the space between the slats. A rubber mat would be better for your dog, IMHO.