PetSafe Happy Ride Extra Long Telescoping Dog Ramp, Portable Pet Ramp for Cars, Trucks & SUVs with Adjustable Sizing

I bought this for my elderly arthritic 71 pound Dogo Argintino. She's 13 now and has a tough time getting around. I can't lift her so getting a ramp became necessary.After shopping around quite awhile, I had to return several tries because my girl didn't trust the "give" in them as she tried to walk on them. Then I got this one. What a difference! I was impressed with how well made this ramp is. Very Sturdy - there was no give as she walked on it. The ramp surface has a non slip surface that does not irritate paw pads. It is convenient & easy for me to handle & store during & after use. It opens & closes like a telescope, sliding with ease & has a snap flap at one end to keep it closed when not in use. When closed for transport & storage it is half its fully extended length. I appreciated the way it didn't "fold" open & closed which would have required more area and effort handling. It weights 13 pounds and supports up to 400 pounds!I've been using this ramp for 8 months and have zero complaints.I've always been more of a practical person but as I am getting up there in age, I prefer functionality over aesthetics even more. When I find something is super functional and attractive I am impressed! This ramp fills the bill on both counts.I was also pleased with this company because they have a video on how to introduce a reluctant dog to use the ramp. Their training tips were very effective and didn't take long to get results. Within two or three training sessions I had her using the ramp.As of July 15th 2023 they are offering it for $10 less than I paid for it. You should seriously consider giving this ramp a chance. It's worth every penny IMO.

I recommend this product, very highly. It was challenging to get her on it the first time, even after successful training. She is a large dog (Bernese Mountain Dog) and she's never walked on anything like this, up high. (I have a 2002 Highlander) The floor of the car is just below the top of her head. I also think she isn't crazy about the texture under her feet . But, I hold her under her tummy and from behind, under her tail at her thighs, and walk with her-- that makes her feel secure enough, and she climbs it great. She has done this successfully four times now and getting better with more confidence each time! I'm so proud of her! She's such a good girl. I bought this because I hoped it would be wide enough to make her secure, long enough to make a gradual slope, and strong enough to hold her without bouncing with her weight (108 lbs.)-- it met ALL my expectations. Very sturdy, and it's not too heavy for me to lift and it fits in the car behind the front seat when she's in it so it's not in her way. I was afraid it would be too heavy for this 60 year old disabled woman, but the more I use it, the easier it gets. The same can be said for my dog using it. I am very pleased with this product. if you work with your dog, don't force them, and give them time to know they are safe and secure, this ramp will work for you. Remember, you are asking them to walk on something that is at least as high off the ground and they are tall. Put yourself in their place. **If I were to make one design change- it would be to add little "speed bump" shaped rises in it. Not a lot of them, (maybe only about 6 or 8) and not very high, and ONLY on the top section. As she gets higher, I think she's afraid she's going to slide backwards. I don't think it would cost them a lot either. They could put cutouts in the tread over the bumps. The tread helps a lot, but I think, as she gets higher above the ground, if her paws felt little support bumps from behind, it would help. When I was shopping and comparing, I thought that would be beneficial. The grainy texture of the tread prevents slipping, but the higher it gets, the less helpful that seems. Just my suggestion to the manufacturer, I highly recommend this product for large dogs and all others too.

This ramp is so light, easy to handle and convenient. I can telescope it out of my car with one hand, while I hold the leash with the other. It’s very sturdy and supports my 110 lb dog with no issue. My only complaint is the traction. Although it has a gritty surface my dog still slides a bit going into my Honda CRV, and it’s not that steep. It could use a few raised areas of texture to help with traction. Easy enough to add myself but it would be a design improvement if the manufacturer considered that. Overall, it is a great ramp and I’m happy with it.