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07-03-2016, 07:00 AM
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Getting my big dog in
My 3 year old yellow mixed lab will not go up the stairs in our new fr3 has anyone else had this problem any suggestions we offered her, her favorite treats a hot dog and still can't get her in are little beagle goes right in.
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07-03-2016, 07:35 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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Cover the back of the steps. A lot of dogs won't go up steps they can see through, at first. After a little training it should be fine.
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07-03-2016, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Our kennel rescue dog black lab hound dog mix had a terrible mental block around the steps. We found the sound of the motorized action of the stairs to freak her out.
Try locking the stairs open using the switch long before you approach. We also found placing her leash / leader on her (this action often places her brian in follow -the -master mode) helps too.
I think the open rear of the stairs also had something to do with her apprehension. We always placed her favorite treat at the top of the stairway (greenie bone) for her to associate the completion of the climb with goodness. But it was not placed in sight or dangled as a carrot. It was a discovered treat.
Eventually she climbed up with no issue. But the longer between trips the more often we have to retrain her. So at home, when I do work inside I offer bring her in with me for "practice". Note that I had an issue with my Lippert stairs within 2000 miles and after finding the appropriate person at warranty service we replaced the 3 step with a more reliable 2 step Kwik step. When we need to we supplement the third step we use a folding aluminum step from CW that doubles as a foot rest on the passenger side.
Good luck.
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07-03-2016, 08:24 AM
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Location: Frederica DE
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Our yellow lab had bad hips. We got her a pet ramp. It was well worth it. Getting in and out of rv was so easy for her. Just go to the vet or park was so much easier for everyone. It was a tri fold plastic ramp, easy to work with.
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07-03-2016, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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We had to put the carpet pads that are held on with springs on our steps for our lab
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07-03-2016, 02:08 PM
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Location: Rio Hondo, TX
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My Dobie (65 pounds for comparison) had a problem getting in at first. She is so attached to my husband he was inside calling her. After a few times she got the hang of it. She basically jumps onto a step and then into the TT. I also put the carpet on the steps. Going out, she just jumps. She rides in the back of the truck and when my husband puts the tail gate down she puts her paws on the gate and wiggles her butt to let us know she is ready to be lifted.
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07-03-2016, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Technorick
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Beautiful pup, how old is she? 
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07-03-2016, 02:32 PM
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I had to train our Sheltie by placing his front paws on the first step and giving him an up and in push. Took a few times for him to get it right. Then, we went from 3 to 4 steps and he got confused. He now only hits the 1st and 3rd steps.
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07-03-2016, 02:54 PM
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07-03-2016, 03:04 PM
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Boondocking Only
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Location: Wyoming
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Train her to go up & down, in & out of the camper.
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07-03-2016, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Midland
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built a ramp for our old dogs
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07-03-2016, 03:28 PM
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Location: South central, PA
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All good ideas--please let us know how you make out!
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07-03-2016, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Dayton, OH
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Is the dog used to steps?? Maybe that is the issue.
We put carpet on our steps so our dogs wouldn't slip nor catch their toenails in the holes in the steps. They do well with it. Old dog thinks she can jump from the top step to the ground. We encourage her to come down slowly.
Your dog will get there. Just takes time. Maybe one step at a time.
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07-03-2016, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Love all the ideas I went to Wal Mart and picked up a runner to cover the stairs she still wouldn't do it we are going to try again Tuesday after all the neighborhood fire works are done she is a bit nervous from all that too ill keep you guys posted thanks for all the tips.
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07-03-2016, 08:23 PM
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Location: Folsom, CA
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We bought a folding pet ramp and it works great.
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07-03-2016, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: SC
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adorable
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07-04-2016, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: SouthWest Michigan
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Back when we had a TT I made a set of 3 steps,,, not only worked great for our dogs,,, it worked well for us !!! We still use one of then with our Sunseeker,,, it makes a great 1st step,,, for us and our little furry girl !!! Who is now 13 !!!
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07-04-2016, 11:22 AM
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Definitely cover the steps. I made removable tread covers out of 1/4" plywood with carpet on them so there was a smooth and solid footing. Didn't bother to cover the open back. Our Springers could care less about that aspect. They just want in their house.
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07-05-2016, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Canada
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Mine would not go on that ramp so I finally built her a plywood ramp with carpet double the width of the camping world one for travelling then I purchased the aluminum one with the deck at the top and had 7" stairs when we get to the park for the winter.Finally it worked shes 14 now so we all just take our time with her. Just pure LOVE.
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07-05-2016, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Portland, OR
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Our mail greyhound was not a fan of going up our stairs either, especially
when it was dark.
I added some marine grade white anti-skid tap to the stairs and that
helped him. I think he had trouble making out the stairs with just the black
anti-skid tap on them. Once I added the white, he is having no problem.
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