Recs for a ramp for the car?

[Ursa]

I'd like to introduce Bob to the ramp concept soon. I figure it will be easier to teach him to use it while he's still young and malleable! Any recs on a good one? I'd like something easy to fold and store in the car and as lightweight as practical considering that it will have to support full grown Bob someday. Also - is a longer ramp better so the incline isn't as steep when it's in use?

 

[dpenning]

I got the one from petsmart for Daisy, works great, fits in the back of my jeep with the seats up and is light and easy to use.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3960704

 

[neomama]

I got this one from petedge, very easy to extend and then push together and put back in my suv.
http://www.petedge.com/product/Mr-Herzhers-Smart-Pet-Ramps/56068.uts

 

[Duetsche_Doggen]

I don't know the name of mine but it was sold at costco, tried to get Thor to use it but will little success.

 

[Smokeycat]

I got the one from petsmart for Daisy, works great, fits in the back of my jeep with the seats up and is light and easy to use.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3960704

I use this ramp as well. Kryten took to it immediately.

 

[moonglow]

I know this is an old topic but I just saw this online and thought it was an awesome idea for people with tow hitches. It's a little expensive but it seems like it would be super convenient. It stores under the car so you don't have to worry about it taking up cargo space or having to pull it out and put it back in when the weather gets nasty (ie. snow, slush, mud...). Here is the link: http://www.improvementscatalog.com/.../12763?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=7

 

[MastiffDude]

After buying the minvan to haul the dogs, we bought the PetStep folding ramp http://www.petsmart.com/product/ind...ferralID=3ac15bb2-410f-11e2-b779-001b2166c62d . This ramp has a cross-ribbed walking surface with a rubbery polymer that makes for excellent grip. We live in Oregon so it rains a LOT, and this ramp surface worked well even when wet. "Moose" was a big boy -- 245# and the first ramp broke after about 3 years. (it actually broke while Moose was walking up the ramp -- fortunately he was not injured) I spoke with the manufacturer and they made arrangements to pick up the broken ramp. They came back and said that the plastic must have become weakened over time and exposure to UV (we kept the ramp in the minivan all the time). We bought a second PetStep and after about a 1.5 years, it seemed like it was weakening, so we bought the TopPaw ramp mentioned above. The construction seems to be more robust, but the walking surface is not as good as the PetStep. Moose was not as sure-footed on the TopPaw.

I would say that if Bob doesn't tip the scales at more than about 200# then the PetStep would be the way to go.

The PetStep comes with "suggestions" on how to train your dog to accept the ramp -- they say to start with the ramp flat on the ground and have your dog walk on the ramp (either on leash with firm control, or with treats). Once the dog is comfortable walking "between the lines" of the ramp when it is horizontal, you can then move to the inclined position. Moose was good starting with the inclined position.