What dog owners ask us beforehand.

In their words, with our answers. If your question is missing: email, reply within 24 hours.

Length & fit

Which length do I need for my car?

Measure from the ground to the boot lip. Up to 62 cm: Telescope 200. Up to 80 cm: 260. Up to 99 cm: 320. Up to 117 cm: 380. Higher still? Write to us, we will take a look. That keeps the slope under 18°. The Length Finder works it out in two questions.

260 or 320: which one for my SUV?

The boot lip decides: up to 80 cm the 260 is enough, up to 99 cm take the 320. With a dog crate or a high edge, always take the longer one. The Length Finder works it out with you.

Dog crate in the boot: does that change the length?

Yes. Measure the edge of the crate, not that of the boot, and choose the length accordingly.

Does it fit in my boot when collapsed?

The 260 measures 70 cm collapsed, the 320 78 cm, and it lies across the boot behind the back seat. All dimensions are in the product description.

Can I set the ramp up alone?

Up to 3.2 m (Telescope 200, 260 and 320) you can set the ramp up alone. From 3.8 m (Telescope 380) you should be two: it is longer and, at 22 kg, heavier.

Do I always have to pull it out fully?

No. Little space behind the car? It does not have to be pulled out fully, as long as the slope is right.

Dog ramp, dog stairs, dog ladder: what is what?

Dog stairs have three to five treads and end at a boot lip of about 78 cm. Steep, but with grip. A dog ramp is a flat surface, usually 1.80 to 1.93 m long. Shallow, but smooth. “Dog ladder” is an everyday word for both. PAWVIA is a telescopic dog ramp with steps in the artificial turf: the shallow path of the ramp, the grip of the stairs, up to 3.80 m long for the car and up to 4.40 m for the stairs.

Dog & acceptance

Who is the ramp meant for?

Drei Gründe, oft zwei davon zugleich. Sein Gelenk: Arthrose, Hüfte, Ellbogen, nach einer OP, oder bei großen Rassen, die zu Gelenkproblemen neigen. Dein Rücken: 30, 40, 50 kg hebt niemand jeden Tag in den Kofferraum. Dein Fahrzeug: In einen SUV mit Box, ein Wohnmobil oder ein Dachzelt springt kein Hund, egal wie fit.

Will he really walk on it if he does not know ramps?

The ramp is shallow, and the artificial turf with its step profile gives grip. Most dogs walk up after two or three tries. Treats help, force never.

Mein Hund hat 40 kg und Arthrose. Reicht die Rampe?

Ja, für Hunde bis 75 kg (380/440 bis 70 kg). Je flacher die Rampe, desto gelenkschonender: die längeren Modelle sind für ältere und schwere Hunde die bessere Wahl.

Does he slip going downhill?

The artificial turf with its step profile gives grip, also downhill and with wet paws.

From what age does a ramp make sense?

As soon as jumping harms the joints or could harm them, for puppies of growing breeds as much as for older dogs. If in doubt, ask your vet.

Handling & weight

How heavy is it, and do I have to carry it?

The 260 weighs 15 kg, the 320 19 kg. You do not carry it: it stays collapsed in the boot, you pull it out and place the end. With the 260 you lift 4.5 kg. Your other hand holds the lead.

How long does it take to set up?

Pull out, place, done, usually under a minute.

Does it scratch the boot lip?

Die Auflage liegt auf, sie ist nicht scharfkantig. [Test auf empfindlichen Lacken prüfen]

Stairs & special solutions

Can I use it on the stairs at home?

Yes. For the stairs it is always locked. It rests on the step edges, hooked on at the top, at the bottom on two rubber feet. Measure your stairs from the top edge to the floor: up to 1.70 m the 200, up to 2.30 m the 260, up to 2.90 m the 320, up to 3.50 m the 380, up to 4.10 m the 440.

My stairs have a curve. Does that work?

The ramp is meant for straight stairs. With a curve or a landing it does not fit cleanly. Send us a photo of your stairs, we will tell you what is possible.

Motorhome rear garage, pickup, high bed?

Yes, the longer models are meant for that. Write to us with your vehicle, we recommend the right length.

Order, shipping, returns

What if the length does not fit after all?

30-day returns. Try it on your car, with your dog. If it does not fit, send it back or swap the length.

What does shipping cost, how long does it take?

Versand 9 €, versandfertig in 2 Werktagen. [Lieferzeit nach Zustellung prüfen]

How can I pay?

Klarna, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and credit card.

Do you deliver to Austria and Switzerland?

[Versandländer und -kosten prüfen]

Company & professionals

Who builds the ramp?

PAWVIA, patented and made in Germany since 2013.

Do you also supply clubs, practices and teams?

Yes. Write to us with quantity and use, we reply with a quote.