SOLSTICE Inflatable Pup Plank, Dog Water Ramp for Boats and Docks, XL, 200 lb Capacity - Floating Platform for Pets for Lake, River, Beach & Swimming Pool, Includes Pump, Patent-Protected Design

I am so happy I splurged and went with this dock. I was a little hesitant because of the price, but it was worth every penny. I was so worried from looking at pics that the material wouldn't hold up very well to my dogs nails, but let me tell you, that stuff is THICK! It was crazy easy to inflate and deflate. The little hand pump it comes with is awesome and I used it to inflate some of our other floats too.I purchased this to take my dog with me when I float the river. He enjoys swimming, attempting to chase ducks and geese while we float, and getting off to investigate rocks that I guess he thinks aren't rocks lol.I had one of those big pull-behind-the-boat fabric covered floats that I would share with him but it's very difficult to get him back on it. We've flipped a few times in the past in the process. I also am not a fan of having to sit on that float the whole time, it's not very comfy on a long float since it's made to be laid on. I wanted to sit up. So I bought this dock and my own fabric covered float that is more like a chair and the pull behind is now officially his.I attached the dock to the pull behind float and he had zero problem getting off an on. The only problem was that when I would recall him he came straight for ME and I had to grab him by the harness and guide him to the dock. This was our first float with the dock so I'm sure he will eventually understand its purpose. But for now I am covered in claw marks and bruises from his attempts to get in my lap.We went on a 7 hour float today and I'm pleased to report that the dock performed wonderfully. Like I said, the material it's made out of is incredibly thick. No chance of it getting a hole from a rock or claw. It withstood everything we put it through today like a champ. I had no issues with the ramp getting hung up on anything either. My nephew (7) even had a blast using it lol. So I could definitely see this being handy if you had little ones that need to get back on a float easily.I was hoping the dock would be big enough to double as his float, and if he were smaller it probably could have. I think he would have been uncomfortable if he didn't have the pull behind float and would have wound up in my lap. He's a bit too big to be a lap dog, but he certainly doesn't see it that way. For it's purpose as a dock, it's the perfect size. He had plenty of room to get his footing and make it up onto the float with very little effort. Just for reference he is 65lbs.I also learned a few valuable lessons like leaving enough rope between my float and his so that when he swims back I can position the dock in front of him. I had his float tied tightly to me for the first part of the day and that was a bad idea. I eventually tied us together with the full length of rope and just held him close vs tying him close. That way I could position the dock for him to climb up when he came back to me. He really enjoyed the trip and is currently sawing some serious logs after a long day of swimming and "chasing" ducks and geese (and rocks). Bless his heart, he really thought he could catch some lol. He is pooped. I'm so glad I bought this dock so he could come with us.Next time we go out I'll be much better prepared and maybe we can take it down to the river and do some training so that he understands its function a bit better. It was worth every penny and made our float trip awesome!

The media could not be loaded. This dock was so easy to inflate, the pump was quick and the dock is STURDY!Our English lab loved being able to swim in the lake, climb up the dock and into the pontoon boat!Cue multiple times of her climbing up the dock and jumping off the boat, repeat and repeat!!The boost is easy to setup making it the perfect height for her.

The media could not be loaded. I was worried about spending the money on this, both because it's pricey and more affordable than other brands. Would it be both expensive and cheaply made? But happily it's great and so much fun. My 15lb coton took to it immediately, and used it for a long fetch session from behind the paddleboard. (Previously, he'd whine at length at the side of the board, finally jump in, then I'd have to hoist him out.) It's a sturdy make and would take heavy / inappropriate use to wear it out. There is a reinforced section near the helm where their paws might dig in. It inflates / deflates quickly, folds small, and is lightweight. Incidentally: the Mini size will not float the weight of a 125lb adult (I tried :D ) and it's cumbersome to tow behind a paddleboard. It is possible, though, to fold it up over the back of the board and deploy it when ready.

Ties well to the deck, inflates and holds great! Cant beat the price and durability. I have a 110 lb shepherd and she was able to get up and down from pontoon boat no problem

The media could not be loaded. This puppy plank was the difference between our lab swimming independently off the boat and dock versus being too scared to jump in at all. She loves the water but would not jump in before because she had no way to get out without us dragging her in by the life jacket. She has zero hesitation now and it’s a relief for all of us. She can cool off and get exercise and it’s fun to watch her as well!

The media could not be loaded. My pup hurt her shoulder and struggles with getting on the lily pad. You can see how much they are tearing it up on the video. I bought this pup plank and it has been wonderful!! My dog weighs 45 lbs and I think I bought the medium size. It doesn’t take much air to fill itI will be making a more permanent attachmentto true dock for the pup plank. The “steps” are a durable fabric with stiff ridges across for them to get footing on. You can see how easy it is for her. . I thought they would be ridged plastic. But this works just fine. The only problem I had was learning that the button on the valve has to be up before you attach the hose to fill with air. I think the instructor to have it down which causes the air to come out when you detach the hose.

I have Waited days and days to get an answer from this company. The product will not work with a Miniature dashin dashin a k a winnie dog .do not Waste your time and money . Constantly going back and forth with customer service They have finally decided to receive the item Back to their company and give me a refund at my cost for shipping back To them . The item is extremely small way over priced And if you have a really small dog, the netting Connect 22 the platform ,It's too deep. We have a swimming pool and I purchased this in case my puppies Fail in and Needed to get out in an emergency. When they try to exit the pool they flip over backwards. It also has a defect . The one I have has a defect . I wish I would have just made something d.I. y. off of youtube. And took the reviews into more consideration. Have a great day. ( Update.) After the company made me package In the original box and unpackage for more photos I Multiple times the box started looking crappy. Our voiced my concerns about This situation the customer service. I result after much frustration I got a full refund. But not without Amazon's help.Do I recommend this product absolutely not not for small dogs? Aren't we small dogs what really short legs.