Review of Skamper Ramp - Regular for Dogs up to 45 pounds. 25 in. L x 13 in. W x 5 in. H

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Skamper Ramp - Regular for Dogs up to 45 pounds. 25 in. L x 13 in. W x 5 in. H
By: Skamper Ramp Average Rating: 2.5 Total Reviews: 6
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Doesn't work for dogs

On: 2008-08-29

I bought one of these for my 60 pound black lab who loves the water. We tried various installations ("we" are handy people and a carpenter) on our wooden floating platform. We followed the manufacturers instructions, and the ramp definitely had the support that it needed according to those instructions. Our dog was so patient and just kept trying and trying to climb up. However, the ramp would flex and become too steep for her. She had her claws completely out, trying so hard to grip the slick plastic surface. The grip wouldnt have been such a problem if the ramp wouldnt have become too steep. Also, I must note that we got the large model - so it wasnt like we just got one that was too small for her weight. So we returned it, but got stuck with the shipping cost. Overall, it was a very frustrating experience, and now well be spending more money on what we hope to be a more sturdy solution...doggydocks. I have been unable to find reviews on any dog water ramp, so hopefully ill have better luck with this next one. I guess that you get what you pay for in this case. Maybe it would work if you had a very small/light dog that wasnt afraid of slipping.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

On: 2008-07-16

This thing is a waste of money- my dog (A feisty Jack Russle, just as is pictured on the box) quite literally couldnt climb up that stupid thing to save his life!!!

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY- YOURE DOG PROBABLY WONT BE ABLE TO CLIMB UP THIS!!!

Weak Description - Buyer Beware

On: 2008-07-07

This item has one of the worst descriptions I have seen. I purchased it based on it and since it was not complete and misleading I now have to send it back and get hit with shipping costs for both the purchase and return. When I called KV Vet Supply, they stated that they are limited by the manufacturer as to what they can put online. After I received the package I went to PetSmarts website and they gave a much clearer description. Why can one company give a clear description and another gives only a limited description? KV Vet Supply uses "high tech".

This is the description from PetSmart:
The perfect escape ramp in the event that a pet falls into your pool or spa. Pet can scamper up the perforated ramp to safety! Simply keep ramp tied it to the side of your pool (hardware and rope included). The lightweight, ribbed plastic ramp floats atop the water until needed. Ramp simply flips out of the water when not needed.
Skamper-Ramp is made from 8mm, chemical- and UV-resistant, recyclable, box-corrugated, PP (polypropylene). For this reason the ramp will not yellow over time. The ramp comes complete with nylon rope, nuts, bolts, and wing strips. Comes complete with installation instructions.
Not recommended for soft-sided-vinyl, above-ground, non-permanent structures.

The customer service person at KV Vet Supply did not care either way. She just told me how to return it in order to get me off the phone. Based on the weak product description and poor customer service, I would not buy from KV Pet Supply again.

useless

On: 2007-12-13

Very disappointed in this product. My dog could not get out of the pool with this device.

useless

On: 2007-12-12

Very disappointed in this product. My dog could not get out of the pool with this device.

Skamper

On: 2007-06-14

It is always nice to know that you are providing the safest environment possible if you are a pool owner will small animals.

Great product

On: 2006-07-28

Since we installed the Skamper Ramp we havent come home to anymore suprise visitors floating in the pool skimmer basket. We actually had a frog using it as a beach for a few days until we brought him to a river about a mile from the house. Cant imagine not having one of these to save lives, its great.