Ramps and Pet Steps for SUVs

How does your dog react when you ask, "do you want to go for a ride"?

Rapid tail-wagging, excited little hops and yelps…dogs have a way of letting you know how they feel. If yours is like most others then he or she loves going out with you for a ride! And it’s not just because dogs don’t like to be left behind, they actually enjoy the ride. Have you ever seen a more clear expression of joy than that of a dog sticking its head out of a vehicle's window?

But some dogs have trouble getting in and out of high-sitting SUVs or trucks. Repeated jumping up and down from high places is punishing on joints. When SUVs became popular, the demand for ramps and pet steps for SUVs skyrocketed. That's because most dogs absolutely adore going out for a ride with their owners. So owners, not wanting to disappoint their best friends, demanded products that help their pets to safely access their SUV (or any other high vehicle).

Some people prefer a free standing set of pet steps for an SUV, while others prefer folding pet steps. Folding pet steps are convenient if you will stow the steps inside your SUV when they are not in use. Free standing pet steps are often kept in a garage so they are handy when needed to help pets get in and out of vehicles.

One of the more unique items you'll find in our lineup of pet steps for SUVs and for pick-up trucks is the Otto Step box-hitch mounted pet stair. The Otto Step attaches securely to the box hitch receiver of your vehicle and stores away when not in use.

In addition to pet steps for SUVs and other high-sitting vehicles America's Pet Store carries many pet ramps that would serve the same purpose. Ramps can be a better choice for pets that have difficulty climbing up and down stairs. The multi-purpose PetSTEP 222 Folding Pet Ramp will extend 70 inches to reach some higher vehicles, but can also be converted to be used in a car, in the water, or even as a table! The PetSTEP Folding Pet Ramp provides maximum portability and with the optional accessories that are offered, you now can have dog ramps for cars.

IMPORTANT: If you do opt for a pet ramp instead of pet steps for SUVs, be sure to get a ramp that extends to at least 72 inches (6 feet). This will ensure that the angle of the ramp is not too steep. If you buy a ramp that is too short and it results in a steep walk for your dog, your dog may not be comfortable using it. Save yourself the hassle of getting a pet ramp that your dog won't use.

The good news about many pet ramps that are 72 inches long or longer is that they either fold up for easy stowing, or they have a telescope design. A telescoping pet ramp allows you to slide it open to full length when you want to use it, and slide it down to a smaller size to stow.

In addition to pet steps for SUVs we also carry other affordable pet steps including collapsible pet steps, designer pet steps and many other styles.

If you have any questions about pet steps for SUVs or any other style of pet stairs, please contact us at customerservice@americas-pet-store.com or call us toll-free at 1-800-870-1941 Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30 EST.