Instructions
Lift the platform end of the ramp up with one hand.
Lift the brace up underneath the platform end of the ramp. Insert the brace into one of the grooves underneath the ramp end of the platform to lock it in place. These grooves control the height of the dog ramp.
Push the ramp next to your bed. Check the ramp height vs. the bed height. Many beds require a ramp height of 24 inches. If the ramp height is too short or tall, you must adjust it.
Insert the brace into another groove to adjust the height.
Adjust the slope of the ramp by inserting its bottom end into the appropriate groove. Many adjustable pet ramps have a groove marked as easy, normal and steep, or by the degree of the incline. The easy, or 18-degree, incline must be set for dogs that are disabled, elderly, or suffer from achy muscles or limb weakness. The normal, or 22-degree, incline should be set for dogs with moderate physical impairments. The steep, or 26-degree, incline is best for smaller dogs that have trouble accessing the bed but don't have any physical impairments.
How to Hook a Ramp to a Bed for Dogs
Many dog owners enjoy sleeping with their pets, but many pets have trouble accessing the bed. Either the bed is too tall for our smaller furry friends, or our elderly or disabled dogs have achy limbs that make jumping on the bed difficult. Ease any discomfort or trouble accessing the bed by installing a dog ramp. Many dog ramps are straightforward; the ramp is just moved next to the bed. But there are adjustable pet ramps that need to be installed based on the bed's height and the appropriate slope.