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Gary_P
 


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Hi Ron

Yes we have that problem too which is why the grip starts to get scratched. I've found scrubbing the non slip surface with a hard broom and washing up liquid in water helps as it gets the dirt out from between the granules on the surface and makes it less smooth and helps them to climb up. It does get harder for them to do the angle with age though.

Cheers
 Gary
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Gary_P
 


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And just to start getting all the dog photos in one place, here's my current monster. Simply no room for another dog in there.


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Red Merle wrote:
If anyone wants a really good telescopic ramp, that’s up to a lifetime of every day use, google “solvit” and “telescopic”.

Unfortunately, the prices seem to have gone up in inverse proportion to the decline in the value of sterling but it’s still going to be a lot better VFM than any of this stuff Laughing

It’s good to see that Land Rover realise that some people still want to use their cars for everyday practical stuff Thumbs Up At least this stuff isn’t designed for their sky diving customers that want to raise their rear seats in mid air Laughing (you really couldn’t make that utter cobblers up!).


Hi

Have been looking at those , must admit don’t mind spending the extra if it means the dogs will be safe and not having to worry of a ramp failing with them in it Thumbs Up

https://www.easyanimal.co.uk/deluxe-telesc...4ZxShrTWhA

Plus 1, ref the sky diving advert , what the hell Whistle , wish my Bluetooth worked that well on my iPad Rolling with laughter
   
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gstuart
 


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[quote="Gary_P"]
And just to start getting all the dog photos in one place, here's my current monster. Simply no room for another dog in there.


OMG, that’s what u call a dog, bet you’ve heard all the saddle jokes etc Whistle

Can also get a good scale of its size by sitting in the back of the disco , impressive animal Thumbs Up

Ref ur ramp , can u put some extra anti slip material on there to help or won’t it stick properly

Have been looking at this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIBBED-RUBBER-M...0huWDt07NA
   
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Red Merle
 


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Gary_P wrote:
Hi Ron

Yes we have that problem too which is why the grip starts to get scratched. I've found scrubbing the non slip surface with a hard broom and washing up liquid in water helps as it gets the dirt out from between the granules on the surface and makes it less smooth and helps them to climb up. It does get harder for them to do the angle with age though.

Cheers


Try jet washing the grippy surface; it cleans it perfectly in seconds 👍
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Red Merle
 


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@sgstuart - that’s a good price now. It’s worth every penny of that Thumbs Up

@Gary_P - wow, what an amazing dog you’ve got there Very Happy Is he/she an Irish wolf hound?
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Hi

Thks, That’s what I thought , would rather spend the money on something that will last , along with ensuring it’s safe for the dogs , want to mount the ramp sideways on the tailgate , as when I go to the park someone always decide to park close so wouldn’t be able to use the ramp straight out, that would be too easier Rolling with laughter

Just got to come up with a design to mount it all, plenty of tea, head scratching , then falling asleep in the shed with all the thinking Whistle
   
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IndusD4 wrote:


And we're back to 3 dogs as of last weekend, after losing our old boy late last year.



Thats a lovely pic Ron.

Sorry to hear you lost the old boy Big Cry but the new puppy looks fantastic Thumbs Up
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ianm27
 


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Red Merle & Gary_P - does the Solvit ramp just sit on the tailgate lip when the dogs are using it or have you got it tied down in some way?

If it just sits on the lowered tailgate I assume it is secure enough when they walk up and down?
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Re: Solvit ramp.....we too have one (purchased for Sophie - a then ageing GT now long gone) and ended up gluing a length of bedroom (pink*) carpet along the full length of both upper and lower sections of the "non-slip" surface. There was just enough clearance between the upper and lower sections to allow smooth operation.

New GT (Nellie) refusing to use it as yet and still insists on being lifted in and out. Just as well she is petite (for a GT that is).

*Luckily, we have only had bitches!

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Ianm27: The top end of the ramp has a 2” section that is bent slightly so that it sits flat upon the rear dumper or tailgate. This is completely stable and doesn’t need to be either tied down or held.
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Gary_P
 


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Hi
As Red Merle says it has a largish lip that lays flat on the tailgate. It’s at an angle that means that when the ramp is set up it provides plenty of support.

The dogs won’t just use it. We got ours used to it by the following method. This might take three or so sessions.

Lay the ramp on the ground (unextended at first) and let the dog (on a lead so you can direct them) walk over it. Anyway they want at first them try to lead them along the length. Then extend it and get them to walk along. Eventually they will walk along the length.

Elevate the end a little so when they walk along, they are climbing up (brick height at first, then a bit more). Again you can do this unextended at first then extended.

Gradually heighten the ramp end so they are climbing at a greater angle. They can jump of the end.

Try on the car . Might not get all the way up before jumping off at first. You can put a treat in the car tos entice them, and indeed treats work on any/all of these steps.
Good luck
 Gary
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Gary_P
 


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Hi Red Merle
Yes Irish Wolfhound in Wheaten colour. All 98kg of him. Really hurts when he stands on yer toe.
Never had a dog that doesn’t play before. His only game is to run at you at full whack and veer off at the last second!

Cheers
 Gary
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Gary_P
 


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That’s a great tip from Red Merle regarding starting from a way back. Works much better if you have the room. Unfortunately my boy stops at the bottom then it’s a scramble to get up, hence the severe scratching on the surface.
 Gary
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And I thought my brothers male greyhound at 82lbs was big. He struggles to get a collar Laughing


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