Paws Aboard Doggy Boat Ladder and Ramp
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Brand | Paws Aboard |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Yellow |
Item Weight | 12 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 64"L x 17"W x 4"H |
About this item
- The Doggy Boat Ladder is an excellent choice for use with arthritic, older, or overweight pets
- Portable, lightweight and durable
- Making boating fun and safe for you and your pet
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tour pet will find it easy for him/her to get out of the water and back aboard your vessel. this unique dog boat ramp can be attached and removed in seconds and includes a universal grip that fits almost all boat ladders with three or more steps.
Product information
Brand | Paws Aboard |
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Material | Plastic |
Color | Yellow |
Item Weight | 12 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 64"L x 17"W x 4"H |
Load Capacity | 12 Pounds |
Is Foldable | Yes |
UPC | 187277000008 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00187277000008 |
Item Weight | 12 pounds |
Manufacturer | Paws Aboard |
ASIN | B000F2HE9S |
Item model number | 872100 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | August 25, 2003 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 33.6 x 17.2 x 7.9 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 64 x 17 x 4 inches |
Brand Name | Paws Aboard |
Target Audience Keyword | dogs |
Manufacturer | Paws Aboard |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 64 x 17 x 4 inches; 12 Pounds
- Item model number : 872100
- Date First Available : August 25, 2003
- Manufacturer : Paws Aboard
- ASIN : B000F2HE9S
- Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the boat ladder to be a good value and appreciate its water access features, with one customer noting it works well for getting in and out of pools. However, the product receives mixed feedback about its functionality, with some saying it works great while others report it doesn't work on pontoon boats. Moreover, stability is a concern as customers describe it as very flimsy and breaking easily, and customers disagree on the ease of installation. Additionally, the size is problematic, with customers noting it's not made for large dogs and doesn't fit pontoon boat ladders well.
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Customers find the boat ladder to be worth the investment, with one mentioning it works well on a pontoon boat.
"...Well worth the money, but I'd hesitate to use it with a dog any larger than 100 pounds." Read more
"Great idea and product is made extremely well, it just did not fit on our bennington pontoon boat." Read more
"...What an arm saver! Best money I ever spent on her!" Read more
"...They can get in the boat with ease. worth every penny we paid...." Read more
Customers appreciate the ramp's water access features, with one mentioning it works well for dogs to get out of the water and another noting it helps them enter and exit boats.
"...It’s easy to put together and use in the water. We have always had 3 dogs. They were and are big dogs...." Read more
"...in getting this ramp to work for your boat I think it is a good product for dogs less that 60-65 lbs. Any dogs heavier it is a little wiggly...." Read more
"...Dogs do great with it. They are able to access swim platform from water , then able to enter boat, easily. No lifting of dogs on this boat!..." Read more
"...Due to the angel the step makes, it works best for dogs to get out of the water...." Read more
Customers appreciate the ramp's adjustability, with one mentioning that the ladder attachment can accommodate smaller widths, while another notes it fits perfectly with a fold-down step.
"...ramps, your first assembly should be off the water because it is adjustable and it will be a lot easier on land...." Read more
"...] I have a 18.5' searay and this ramp fit my fold down step perfectly...." Read more
"...The ladder attachment is adjustable to smaller widths by sliding the arms inward. It was hard to understand that from the instructions...." Read more
"...It attaches to the ladder perfectly and he is able to get in and out of the pool. It's great!" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the ramp's functionality, with some saying it works great while others report it doesn't work on pontoon boats.
"...That being said, it can still operate as a function dog ramp and I was able to get my 60lb airedale terrier up and down it...." Read more
"...If it does you scored!! Mine did not work for my ladder...." Read more
"...labradoodle could get back on the boat after swimming. It works okay when there is someone at the foot of the ladder to guide her feet so that she..." Read more
"Works perfectly for my two dogs (30 and 45 pounds) when mounted on the ladder for my pontoon boat...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with installing the boat ladder: while some find it easy to set up, others report it is not as straightforward.
"AWFUL!!! Not as easy to set up as it should be, NOT STABLE...." Read more
"...It’s easy to put together and use in the water. We have always had 3 dogs. They were and are big dogs...." Read more
"...It seems to be one of the better ladders available. Set up is not quite as easy as shown in the promotional video, but overall not too bad...." Read more
"...After a brief learning curve for installation, (it helps to read the manual and to work on it on dry land so you know what you are doing!),..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ramp's ease of use, with some finding it easier for older dogs and great for little ones, while others report difficulties, with one customer noting it's awkward for large breeds.
"...we were able to attach it to our boat and train our dog to use it fairly quickly...." Read more
"I’m giving this 3 stars because yes, it does make it easier for my dog to go in/out of the boat. However, he still requires help from us...." Read more
"great concept. A bit awkward for a large breed dog. Had to make a couple improvements to get it to fit on the boat." Read more
"...It made it much easier to get the dogs into and out of the dingy...." Read more
Customers find the ramp unstable and flimsy, with multiple reports of it breaking upon first use.
"...mastiff, product was rated for 250 lbs he weighs 190, ramp broke first time he tried it leaving him stuck in the water...." Read more
"...I am not 100% happy with this item as it does not secure good and seems to float...." Read more
"Great idea and product is made extremely well, it just did not fit on our bennington pontoon boat." Read more
"...The thing is plastic, so it’s definitely not sturdy. Would I buy it again? No. Do I wish I had returned it before trying to make it work? Yes...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ramp's size, with some finding it very large while others note that the steps are too small and it's not suitable for large dogs.
"...Steps are slippery and not wide enough for a large dog. Took 5 guys to get him back on the boat...." Read more
"...Also, my ladder is too narrow for the ramp's non-adjustable "support brace" and only part of it will sit on the ladder's second or third..." Read more
"...large dog at least, there are some safety questions, since the ladder is quite narrow." Read more
"...idea and product is made extremely well, it just did not fit on our bennington pontoon boat." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022This is our second one. We have used this for the last 15 yrs. Our first one is still good but we included it with the sale of our old pontoon boat. It’s easy to put together and use in the water. We have always had 3 dogs. They were and are big dogs. It is so easy for them to get in and out of the lakes. It stores out of the way on the pontoon boat when we are done using it.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014great concept. A bit awkward for a large breed dog. Had to make a couple improvements to get it to fit on the boat.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016AWFUL!!! Not as easy to set up as it should be, NOT STABLE. Bought this product for my english mastiff, product was rated for 250 lbs he weighs 190, ramp broke first time he tried it leaving him stuck in the water. Steps are slippery and not wide enough for a large dog. Took 5 guys to get him back on the boat. do not buy this product if you have a large breed dog.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019First I would like to say that this dog ramp is a good idea but,,,,,,,,, you would be very lucky that it works right out of the box with your boat ladder. If it does you scored!! Mine did not work for my ladder. I had to fabricate a lower bracket for the ramp bar that rests against the boat ladder because my boat ladder was slightly wider than the lower bar.
If you do purchase one of these ramps, your first assembly should be off the water because it is adjustable and it will be a lot easier on land. The next thing I did was purchase a chunk of outdoor carpet, cut it to 2" strips and used some double sided tape and taped the carpet strips to the ramp rungs. It is a little slippery when the ramp is wet.
The last thing with this ramp is the weight of your dog that will be going up and down it. I have a 65 lb Golden Retriever and a 40 mix breed. If you are successful in getting this ramp to work for your boat I think it is a good product for dogs less that 60-65 lbs. Any dogs heavier it is a little wiggly.
Hope this helps.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018We have used this 'Paws Aboard Doggy Ladder' a couple of times. It seems to be one of the better ladders available. Set up is not quite as easy as shown in the promotional video, but overall not too bad. You do have to detach the doggy ladder to get people on-board, using the regular swim ladder, but you can just detach one side of the ladder Doggy ladder and swing it out of the way. The ladder does fold up nicely so it can be easily stored on the boat when not needed.
You will need to guide the dog up the ladder, as it is slippery, being plastic and wet. A small dog may be able to negotiate the steps without assistance, but we have found a larger dog does not maintain their balance as well.
We have used another type of ladder, but this one seems to be much better. The simple fact is that boarding a dog on & off a boat is not the easiest thing in the world, but this ladder makes it quite do-able.
We have used this 'Paws Aboard Doggy Ladder' a couple of times. It seems to be one of the better ladders available. Set up is not quite as easy as shown in the promotional video, but overall not too bad. You do have to detach the doggy ladder to get people on-board, using the regular swim ladder, but you can just detach one side of the ladder Doggy ladder and swing it out of the way. The ladder does fold up nicely so it can be easily stored on the boat when not needed.
You will need to guide the dog up the ladder, as it is slippery, being plastic and wet. A small dog may be able to negotiate the steps without assistance, but we have found a larger dog does not maintain their balance as well.
We have used another type of ladder, but this one seems to be much better. The simple fact is that boarding a dog on & off a boat is not the easiest thing in the world, but this ladder makes it quite do-able.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020You do want to set it up before you are out on the boat. It doesn't take long but would be a pain on the water.
The dog learned how to use it right away and had no trouble getting up the ladder. The only down side is that you can't use the ladder yourself so you have to take it off for people to get in the boat. I have a large pontoon boat so we beached it on the front end so we could get up and down that way and the dog used the ladder.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013The ladder description reads "fits almost all boat ladders with three or more steps". This is pretty misleading as it is unlikely to fit any pontoon boat ladder well, despite the number of steps it has.
That being said, it can still operate as a function dog ramp and I was able to get my 60lb airedale terrier up and down it. Modern pontoon boat ladders are designed like dock ladders and have arm handles that extend up onto the boat transom. This will almost assuredly prevent the ramp from sitting flush against the boat transom and on my boat creates about a 10 inch gap between the ramp and the boat. Also, my ladder is too narrow for the ramp's non-adjustable "support brace" and only part of it will sit on the ladder's second or third step, leaving the ramp sitting crooked on the back of the boat.
I am going to keep the ramp because it works and with time I think my dogs will get comfortable using it. I am giving it two stars however because for this amount of money it should fit better and offer a more universal installation.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2021The media could not be loaded.
We Love it!
This is our second ladder, first lasted 9 years! Dogs do great with it. They are able to access swim platform from water , then able to enter boat, easily. No lifting of dogs on this boat! Everyone stops to ask us about it. Very happy to give them the info to purchase themselves.
We Love it!
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Uwe JensReviewed in Germany on October 12, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Teil
Sehr gute Hundeleiter.
- M&D StoskiReviewed in Canada on July 4, 2018
2.0 out of 5 stars Not that pleased with it
Not that pleased with it. Our dogs are not willing to use it from the water. Hard to make it secure on the boat so that they feel safe. I haven't given up on it as it will take a lot of training and believe me I work with Border Collies who are so easy to train that this has actually been their first real obstacle that they don't like.
- ReneeReviewed in Canada on September 6, 2014
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
It works fine. It would be nice of it was wider for larger dogs
- Karen StieweReviewed in Canada on August 15, 2014
1.0 out of 5 stars This has been a waste of money for me
My two dogs are afraid of the ladder and won't use it. This has been a waste of money for me. I don't know it there is a trick to getting them comfortable with it, but they won't use it.