Higher Boondock 400 step issue for older dog

1LilTabbie

When I upgraded last year from a 320 to a Boondock 400, it never occurred to me that my pup with have an issue.  She's a little old lady but loves to follow me in and out, up and down.  In the fall after I was nearly done with the camping season I had to take her to the emergency vet for what I thought was abdominal pain.  Many vet visits and lots of $$, it was concluded that she had injured her back.  The consensus was that it was caused by her jumping up and down those steps.  I'm looking into some kind of small, lightweight ramp for her.  I just thought I'd mention this in case someone else has a similar situation.  

Denny16

A ramp or portable multi-step unit used instead of the built in single step.  I added a folding aluminum stool step, similar to those used to board train coaches.  This gives two steps, one for the stool and the second the TaB step.  I need this for me to get into a TaB400 Boondock.
 Cheers 

1LilTabbie

@Denny16, even prior to my dog's distress I had ordered just such a step for myself!  I guess I can try and see if that is sufficient for her before trying to get a ramp.  

[Deleted User]

This is why I ordered the standard model. My friend has a boondock and she got a short aluminum step that works great for her but not sure about doggies. 

Katydid

I had a 85 lb. old Weimaraner with back problems who traveled with me in my 400 Boondock and this ramp worked great for him to get in and out.

https://www.chewy.com/petsafe-happy-ride-extendable-dog-car/dp/53661

Binghi

My wife and I use a plastic step stool for a first step to help us get into the trailer. Works great and I just throw it in the trailer when we take off. Funny thing is, our mini-schnauzer doesn’t like the step stool and refuses to use it when he enters the trailer.

1LilTabbie

@Binghi, I did buy a metal step stool for myself  I have a hunch my dog isn't going to use it either.  I'm still considering some kind of a ramp but most of the commercially sold ones are much larger than I need so I might have to make something.