Build A Dog Ramp Over Stairs

Step 3 cut the legs photo by wendell t.

Build a dog ramp over stairs.

This dog ramp diy project comes from irresistible pets this design is specifically for indoor use and is intended to help a dog get up onto a higher surface like a bed or couch. A ramp can be a huge help for any dog having trouble handling steps getting into the car or climbing furniture. We thank our friend ruth for the design and photo for one of these outdoor dog ramps. Although you can buy dog ramps from stores they are relatively simple to make at home out of plywood and wood boards.

Round over the top of one leg. An easy to make carpeted slop. Use a coffee can as a template to create the curve and cut the arc with a jigsaw. Circular saw power drill sand paper tape measure carpet tape dog ramp 5.

Step 4 build the box sides photo by wendell. How to build a dog ramp for bed. If it puts a lot of stress on the joints of your dog to reach the higher furniture surfaces on the bed then you must build this dog ramp. An older canine small dogs or injured pups might appreciate a ramp over stairs.

Ramps are also excellent for dogs of any size with arthritis or other joint problems like hip dysplasia because they re easier on painful joints than stairs are. Wood plywood carpet tools needed. Her large yellow lab dude used the simple plywood dog ramp shown at left for years before he was put to sleep at the ripe old age of 17. The shorter cut will be at the back or top of the ramp where it meets the edge of the bed.

A useful solution to your dog s problem is a ramp to go over your stairs so she can go up and down as she pleases. Some dogs need an extra boost and a dog ramp over stairs can help. Medium advanced materials. Trace the curve onto the second leg and cut it.