{"product_id":"folding-aluminium-dog-stairs-250lb","title":"Tarn Folding Aluminum Dog Stairs for Large Dogs, 4 Steps, 250 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ramp asks a dog to walk down a slope. For a dog with weak hind legs that is the harder of the two, because there is nothing to stop the back end running away from him halfway down. Dog stairs for large dogs ask for something different: one flat step at a time, with a pause built into every one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTarn is four of those steps in aluminum. Each tread is horizontal, not angled, so the dog's weight sits flat and square through the hip instead of braced against a gradient. The treads are wide enough for a big dog to place both front paws on one without shuffling, and the rubber grit surface holds in rain, which is when most refusals happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rated to 250 lb and the frame is welded aluminum, so it stays rigid at the top step where cheaper stairs flex and frighten a dog off. It folds flat in one movement, lifts in one hand and lives behind the back seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tarn works for large dogs with weak hind legs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour horizontal treads\u003c\/strong\u003e — each step is a flat landing, so the weight goes square through the hip rather than braced against a slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoughly 24-inch top step\u003c\/strong\u003e — meets most SUV and wagon trunk heights and a pickup tailgate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 lb rating, welded aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e — no flex at the top step, which is where cheaper stairs scare a dog off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide treads\u003c\/strong\u003e — both front paws on one step without shuffling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber grit surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — grip in the rain, when most refusals happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolds to 5 inches flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — 61 x 17 inches open, one movement to fold, lifts in one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber-capped feet\u003c\/strong\u003e — press them into gravel and they stay put.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour, horizontal rather than angled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop step height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoughly 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 in long x 17 in wide, folding to 5 in flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWelded aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber grit surface, wide enough for both front paws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber-capped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat in one movement; lifts in one hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWill it reach your trunk?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure from the ground to the load lip your dog steps onto. The top step sits at roughly 24 inches, which suits most SUV and wagon trunks and the tailgate of a pickup. If your load height is over 28 inches, a lifted truck for example, these stairs are the wrong tool and Kodiak is the one to look at. Stairs are also not the usual advice for long-backed breeds like dachshunds and corgis; a ramp is kinder to a long spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about dog stairs for large dogs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lu-faq\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4DED4;margin:8px 0 24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eStairs or a ramp: which does my dog need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eStairs suit dogs with hind-leg weakness, arthritis or poor balance, because each step is a flat landing. A ramp suits dogs that are simply tall and stiff, or dogs who are frightened of the gaps between steps. If he already manages the stairs at home, he will manage these.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eWill it hold a big dog?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eYes. It is rated to 250 lb, which covers every breed we sell for with room to spare, and the welded aluminum frame stays rigid at the top step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eHow high does it reach?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eThe top step sits at roughly 24 inches, which suits most SUV and wagon trunk heights and the tailgate of a pickup. Measure your load lip before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eDoes it slip on gravel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eThe feet are rubber-capped and the frame is wide. On loose gravel, set it down and press it in with your foot before he uses it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eHow do I clean it, and is there any assembly to do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eThe rubber grit treads and aluminum frame hose off and air dry; there is no carpet to hold mud or smell. It folds and unfolds in one movement, so there is nothing to put together before the first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eWill he use it right away, and how does shipping work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eAlmost no dog does. Set it up in the yard at its lowest and walk him over it for treats for a few days before it goes near the car. Rushing this is the main reason dogs refuse stairs for good. Free tracked shipping on every US order. Orders ship within 1–3 business days and arrive 6–15 business days door to door. US only. Send it back within 30 days of delivery, unused and in its original packaging, for a refund. If it arrives damaged or isn't what you ordered, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked shipping on every US order; orders ship within 1–3 business days and arrive 6–15 business days door to door, US only. Returns within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging; if it arrives damaged or is the wrong item, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lulil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47966103601313,"sku":"LUL-STEP-CAR-4","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4424\/5409\/files\/tarn1.jpg?v=1790818621","url":"https:\/\/lulil.com\/products\/folding-aluminium-dog-stairs-250lb","provider":"lulil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}