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Recommendations for a car ramp for a Labrador

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FurtherDownTheRoad · 27/05/2026 16:42

I need to get a ramp for my (smaller sized) Labrador to get in and out of our VW hatchback. She’s not used a ladder before so I’ve no idea how she’ll take to it. She can jump in and out by herself but I want her to start using a ladder as she’s getting on a bit and it’s trickier than getting in our previous car.

Can anyone suggest a good one please?

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SpanielsGalore · 27/05/2026 18:18

I have this one for my foster dog.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8193926?utm

We tried a plastic one first, but the surface was very slippy and she didn't like it.

Snorydog · 27/05/2026 18:20

We had something like this for my old boy, 34kg retriever. Very sturdy and folded up small https://amzn.eu/d/03C2NIWG

Amazon

Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/03C2NIWG?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-the-doghouse-5535120-recommendations-for-a-car-ramp-for-a-labrador

FurtherDownTheRoad · 27/05/2026 19:24

SpanielsGalore · 27/05/2026 18:18

I have this one for my foster dog.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8193926?utm

We tried a plastic one first, but the surface was very slippy and she didn't like it.

Thank you. This looks good 🦮

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FurtherDownTheRoad · 27/05/2026 19:27

Snorydog · 27/05/2026 18:20

We had something like this for my old boy, 34kg retriever. Very sturdy and folded up small https://amzn.eu/d/03C2NIWG

Thank you. I hadn’t thought of steps but she might get on with these. I might try these first as the cheaper option and see how she finds them.

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21ZIGGY · 27/05/2026 20:25

Snorydog · 27/05/2026 18:20

We had something like this for my old boy, 34kg retriever. Very sturdy and folded up small https://amzn.eu/d/03C2NIWG

How did these fix to the car? Was it safe? My dog is likely to bound down them although I will obviously try and stop that. Mainly I want them for getting in rather than out.

redboxer321 · 27/05/2026 21:35

The good ones - like the one above - and a Solvit one (which I have) are good but cumbersome. I now use foam steps that I put next to the rear door and she gets in and out that way. You have to be mindful of how and where you park, eg get close into the kerb but I found they work well and I can just throw them in when she's out rather than grappling with a ramp. I've used double sided sticky tape on the bottom and stuck some plastic on there to protect from rain. You can still wash the cover but need to re-stick the plastic so I don't do it very often!

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