I have a mastiff with elbow problems not hip. Is the step wide enough for them to step down vs. jumping?
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I have a German Shepherd/Rott/Lab mix that it works great for..! He weighs approx 125lbs and would initially jump in and out of my SUV. After he pulled a muscle doing this, I resorted to searching the web for something other than a set of steps that would be more cumbersome for me to handle. Hence, I found the OttoStep.....best thing going!! I love it and so does he..!! He was a little leery at first, but quickly picked up the concept. He does not have to jump at all. I would highly recommend it, especially for larger, older four legged friends. Hope this helps in making your decision. :)
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I think the Otto step would be better if it was a bit wider. I had 2 dogs I was using it with and if I didn't guide them straight they would miss it and fall. I have a german sheppard/afgand hound mix - very tall dog with long legs ~ 60 lbs and lab ~ 55 lbs and they both would miss the step if I didn't make sure they were straight in front of it. Its a great concept but didn't work out as well for me and my dogs. I would give it a try though because other dogs seem to figure it out just fine.
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It is wide enough for my 65 pound lab. I had to guide her down it at first. Her first reaction was to try to jump around it - avoid using it. She got accustomed to it pretty quickly.
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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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I have an Akita and I've been using the Otto Step for 2 years. I'm also very familiar with Mastiffs. I think it will work for you. My Akita puts one foot at a time on the step. She was a little skeptical of it at first, but quickly adapted to it. She now waits for me to put it in before getting in and out of the car.
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I have this for my lab, and there's a small amount of jumping involved for him. With a larger dog like a mastiff there's even less jumping involved. I love the OttoStep - I couldn't live without it. It is plenty wide and super convenient.
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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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The top step is about 16"x9" which is probably large enough. The carpet gives some security because it it not slippery. It would depend on whether your dog would feel secure with the slight forward slant of the step.
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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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My Lab has a torn ACL we are rehabbing. She thinks the steps are ridiculous has no idea why we bought them. I do feel they are pretty sturdy though. The steps don't tip and lay flat. My 84 lb lazy Golden has used them and haven't seen a problem. I can't comment on every day use though.
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Most defiantly , when I walk my 120 ole' English Bulldog I have no trouble keeping my balance when approached by other animals and he gets very playful and excited around other animals. I just turn and sit on the seat if I don't feel comfortable with my balance.
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My Pitt Mix is 70lbs and there was no problem with her on the steps. They are quite deep and she went up them so fast she was probably on them for 20seconds or less. Then she just jumped onto the couch. They also worked great for my car because ramps didn't work on my sedan. These steps rested on the seat. I did put a small rug under the foot portion because it was on the driveway. I am so happy with these steps. I wish I knew about them sooner. My dog is 10 years old.
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The top step would be big enough for you dog. I can measure it tomorrow if needed.
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Actually, as I reconsider my answer, a dog with a severe hip problem may not have an issue with the height of the bed getting in; but the depth of the foam could be an issue for them as the try to raise up and get out of it. I would suggest going to your local pet supply store and viewing a similar thickness bed for yourself to make an assessment. If not a problem, this is a good bed to get.
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Hello,My son is 26lbs and he jumps like a crazy man in ours and we have not had any problems. They are light weight but the base of the poles are pretty spread out. I couldn't see the dogs being able to flip it maybe bumping into it and moving it but not flipping it over. We took ours to my aunts on Christmas eve and my 2 yr old cousin was hanging onto and swinging on it and it didn't budge. He's your typical little rough boy if he couldn't flip I really couldn't imagine your dog's being able to. Our son loves his jumper I hope your little one enjoys it just as much. I hope this was helpful feel free to message me if you hanymore questions.Happy jumping ;)Tiffany Hello,My son is 26lbs and he jumps like a crazy man in ours and we have not had any problems. They are light weight but the base of the poles are pretty spread out. I couldn't see the dogs being able to flip it maybe bumping into it and moving it but not flipping it over. We took ours to my aunts on Christmas eve and my 2 yr old cousin was hanging onto and swinging on it and it didn't budge. He's your typical little rough boy if he couldn't flip I really couldn't imagine your dog's being able to. Our son loves his jumper I hope your little one enjoys it just as much. I hope this... » Read More Hello,My son is 26lbs and he jumps like a crazy man in ours and we have not had any problems. They are light weight but the base of the poles are pretty spread out. I couldn't see the dogs being able to flip it maybe bumping into it and moving it but not flipping it over. We took ours to my aunts on Christmas eve and my 2 yr old cousin was hanging onto and swinging on it and it didn't budge. He's your typical little rough boy if he couldn't flip I really couldn't imagine your dog's being able to. Our son loves his jumper I hope your little one enjoys it just as much. I hope this was helpful feel free to message me if you hanymore questions.Happy jumping ;)Tiffany « Show Less
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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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My 84 pound lab mix sits on the top stair of these steps without issue. The only thing I would recommend is making sure they are directly against a wall, my dog is much heavier and it wobblesSometimes when he's trying to get comfortable. I would highly recommend these stairs though. My lab and Great Dane mixes use them multiple times a day to jump in my bed, I even use the stairs when getting the dogs into my jeep grand cherokee
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yes it is! And my dog weighs 200 pounds plus and I believe that has saved her from getting elbow callouses.
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Yes, he will have room to move and turn around! I have an english mastiff, he's about 125 pounds and growing, he moves around just fine , we even keep food and water in there for him as well. I love it! But takes up a large part of our living room!
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I don't think this step would be suitable for her. It's more appropriate for my 12 pound kitty.
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There are legs on each end of the gate to help it stand up. You can see the front ones in the picture. The back ones are the same length. It is very difficult to tip it over, but it can be pushed aside. Our 2 dogs (both mastiff mixes) do not jump and there is a chair that prevents it from being pushed into the room.
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We have for our 13 yr old lab whose has arthritis in his hind quarters. Our steps are quite wide so we keep this off to the side and it works fine for him. I found I have to put 2 small rubber back rugs on it because the surface is just too slick and he slips. The rugs work fine though.