When it comes to your dog, you want to do the best you can for him. You want to feed him the best food, take him out to do his business and make sure that he is up to date with all of his shots. Your dog is a family member that needs taken care of.

Weather you have a small dog or a large dog, it can and will be hard for them to get to certain spots. This is a real problem as your dog gets older in life. For most dog, that age of 10 or 11 years of age is where you will notice some real changes in the way that your dog gets around. Like humans, the older they get, the harder it is to get around.

There are things you can do to help your dog get around. Look at getting a ramp. A ramp will give them the ability to get to their favorite nap place or get into bed with you again.

Lets look at the ramp. There are different types of ramps. The real difference is the length of the ramp. Special consideration needs to be given in choosing the right ramp length. Keep in mind that the higher you need to go, the longer the ramp needs to be. The length of the ramp will affect how steep the ramp slope or incline will be for your dog.

Look at it this way. If you see that your dog is having a hard time climbing the stairs in your house, then you will need to make sure that the ramp is at a lower slope then the stairs. The telescoping dog ramp would be a great one to have because you can adjust it shorter or longer.

Then there is the folding ramp. This is a great one to have if your limited on space in your home. It will folded up when it is not being used. It is also great to use when you want to get your dog into your truck or SUV. When done, fold it up and put it under the seat or in the back of your truck. It is light weight and can come with a carrying case.

The last one I want to mention, is the water ramp. For you boat lovers and dog lovers, if your dog loves the water and you take him with you in the boat, make it easy for him to get back in the boat. Mount the ramp on the boat so he can walk right up into the boat. It will also help you and keep you from falling into the water while you are trying to get him in the boat.

Help your dog get around in their old age or if they are small by giving them the tools they need. The ramp is just one thing that your dog will benefit from and you will also. Just think, no more bending over to lift your dog up to their favorite nap spot or their spot on the couch.