Pet Ramp

My fiance's dog is 11 years old now and he was starting to have a hard time jumping onto and off of the couch.  So I decided that before something bad happened (he could seriously injure his back jumping off the couch), I would build him a ramp. He actually learned how to use it within the first week. We just say "Newman, use your ramp"

I had the wood, carpet, and supplies laying around the house so it didn't cost me anything to build, but if I were to guess, I would say around $25.

Step 1 Gather Tools and Materials

Wood List:
(Please see pictures for drawings of wood lengths)
- Approximately 15 feet of 1/2 plywood at 2 inch width
- One 5 inch section of 2x4 or scrap wood
- 32 inch by 10 inch piece of 1/4 inch plywood

Carpet List:
-Any thick carpet (the shaggier the better for grip) approximate length at 50 inches and width of 10 inches

Tools List:
- Hammer
- Nails
- Table Saw (for 2 inch width pieces)
- Circular Saw
- Wood glue
- Pencil

Comments

[rhinomom2]

I love this! I have a little dog and this would so help her, thanks!

[Uptonb]

Good luck on the Pets Challenge.

[eliteMET]

Thank you very much!

[Spanky43]

This project is excellent! I just ordered some steps for my 14 yr old dachshund but I think I'm going to return them and make my own. This is better for him, since dachshund have long bodies. Great job!

[eliteMET]

Thank you :)

[justbennett]

Just gave me a bright idea for an indoor toddler slide. My son is always trying to build slides out of inanimate objects. I'll just replace the carpet with some smooth board or laminate plastic or something and make a few more adjustments for safety. Walah.

[eliteMET]

Make sure to post that, I want to see how it turns out!

[Super_Nerd]

Wonderful idea!

[Mirabella75]

Brilliant! I have 3 Dachshunds (red, 15 yrs old, sisters) that could use something like this! I've noticed for Dachshunds ramps work better than steps because of their long, low body structure. Thank you for sharing!

[eliteMET]

No problem! And don't forget, you could always make the ramp longer (gives it a less steep of an angle). A smaller angle will make it easier to get up and down, just watch out for your toes if you make it too long.

[ChrysN]

Great idea!

[eliteMET]

Thanks

[artfulann]

Did you mean to not enter in the pet challenge? Definitely a contest entry!

[eliteMET]

Yup, I did enter. I actually just got accepted. It took them about 24 hours to process I guess. Thanks for the reminder though.

[jessyratfink]

I absolutely love this idea! Much nicer than those steps you can buy. :D

[eliteMET]

Thank you :)

[bettbee]

a Newman! And love the ramp. Thanks for posting this!

[angelabchua]

NEWMAN! love it!