Dog Bed Ramps

There are a variety of reasons why you may be considering dog bed ramps. It may be that your pet is getting a bit older and it not as agile as he used to be. Possibly your dog is a smaller breed and not able to jump up onto the bed. Whatever the reason, you will be sure to find a good selection of well made ramps that will fit in with your interior décor.

Very often you will find that you have a variety of designs to choose from. Some are gently sloping ramps that will fit along the foot of your bed and are the same length as the bed. These are usually solid sided and manufactured to furniture standards in wood. These are very practical as they are very easily accessible by your pet and you will sometimes find that they will actually like to lie on the ramp. It almost becomes an extension of your bed. Ramps such as these will sometimes have a safety guard along the edge so that you can be sure that your pet will feel secure and they will have little chance of taking a tumble. Many of these ramps are custom built and the manufacturer will sometimes be willing to take individual design elements into account. They will be carpeted and you will be able to choose a colour combination of wood and carpet that will complement your existing interior design.

Some dog bed ramps on the market are more flexible and portable. It is possible to buy one design which is free standing and has the capacity to adjust the height. This would not have solid sides or make such an attractive piece of furniture as those mentioned above, but would be very practical. They are very handy if you should need to move the ramp from the bed to the couch for example.

Probably the most economic dog bed ramp would be the simple ramp that has a specially designed hook at the end which will lock between the mattress and the bed base to ensure that it is secure. This ramp benefits from being lightweight and easy to store and is probably the lowest priced design.

Another option that you may consider, although it is not actually a dog bed ramp, is steps. Again these can be manufactured to a high standard to match your existing furnishings and are available in different sizes to suit your pet's needs. Not only can they vary in height so that they are a convenient level for access to your bed, but also the size of the step area. Obviously if you have a large dog you will need a larger tread area.

As much as the design for a dog bed ramp will vary, so will the prices. You should be able to get a basic ramp for around $50. If you are looking for a wooden ramp made to furniture standards, you could pay $150 - $200. If, however, you are looking for a custom size, design and finish I guess that you could pay just about as much as you wish!