Build A Dog Ramp For Stairs

Get busy with the plywood 1 5 1 3 and 1 16 wooden boards to build this dog ramp that will make your dog easily climb to the bed and to any elevated home surface.

Build a dog ramp for stairs.

How to build a collapsible dog ramp this simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside a closet. How to build a dog ramp for bed. And you can also build this diy dog ramp for car as it s adjustable and light in weight. 1x5 bottom crosspiece 1 14 inches.

Maybe you have a senior dog who has a tough time getting around. 1x5 leg crosspieces 1 14 inches. Or perhaps your dog is in a canine wheelchair or is otherwise disabled and can t navigate steps easily. We used some scrap studs plywood and carpet from a renovation years ago to build this.

Follow the video tutorial and step by step plans below to build one for your best friend. Whatever the reason ramps are a great mobility solution for your four legged buddy. The ramp is. Then cut 2 pine boards and 1 piece of plywood to the length the ramp needs to be making the plywood at least 12 inches wide so it s big enough for your dog.

How to build a dog ramp illustration by jennifer stimpson. There are plenty of reasons why you may want to build a dog ramp for your pooch. Our dog is getting on in age and is not handling going down our deck stairs very well so i decided to build him a ramp. Dog ramp for high deck.

We ended up paying 15 to build this ramp and i couldn t be happier. Plywood bottom 1 14x 31 inches. I borrowed a circular saw and a drill. We also have indoor pet steps and stairs that allow easy access to high beds couches and other furniture.

I looked online but most info is about wheelchair ramps so i did the best i could figuring out the slope i needed. To build a dog ramp start by measuring how long and high you want the ramp to be. 1x5 sides 2 12 inches. Download printable cut list and plan here.

This is the exact ramp we build for our dog at home and it s glorious. Dog ramps and steps help your pets get around safely with our selection of dog ramps that make climbing into cars trucks and suvs simple.