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Recommendations for a dog ramp please

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Ilovewaleswhenitrains · 30/12/2013 17:07

I have 12 year old Labrador who has hip dysplacia and arthritis. I need a ramp to get him in my car as he is 29kg and lifting him is wrecking my back!
I have a Scenic car and would be grateful for recommendations, preferably a light ramp and not very expensive.
TIA

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Ilovewaleswhenitrains · 30/12/2013 19:00

Anyone?

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whatwoulddexterdo · 30/12/2013 21:30

I ordered the telescopic dog ramp from easy animal via amazon. It was very good, very sturdy, easy to assemble and lightweight.
The only problem is it is very expensive, £85 and my dog would not use it. I have terurned it and obtained a refund but it did cost £15 to post back!
I was told that the telescopic ones were the best.

NuttyMuttie · 30/12/2013 21:36

Do train your dog to use the ramp flat on the floor before you introduce it up to the car.

Just get your dog to walk along it with food, then gradually increase the incline on one step at first then build up.

The type of ramp does depend on you and car etc. They are a bit of of bother to put up, you may want one that fits on top of your dog crate (if you have one) or put in the footwell of the car. Some can be very heavy which is sturdier but would still wreck your back.

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