I’ve had dogs of all sizes over the years and have raised them from the puppy stage to their senior years.
Regardless of size or age, there’s one thing I’ve always found to be a necessity in my home – dog stairs.
Whether your dog is a puppy, a small breed or an ailing senior, dog stairs come in very handy as they help your best friend learn independence when young or keep it intact at a more senior age.
My furry family member deserves the best and so does yours so I’ve compiled a list of the best-rated dog stairs for you to choose from.
These products have the highest ratings, most competitive prices, and great features.
Let’s see them!
10. Etna Plastic Folding Pet Steps
🐾Who Will Most Love It?🐾 Owners with a Fixed Budget
The Etna Plastic Folding Pet Steps are budget-friendly and durable. Constructed of heavy duty plastic, these steps are ideal for dogs of all sizes.
Dimensions:
· 26.2″L x 4.5″W x 12.2″H;
This set of stairs doesn’t have a lot of features, but they nonetheless can be folded down.
They are also lightweight and compact, so you can easily store and transport them, which makes this set of stairs perfect for when you’re traveling with your pooch.
The fact that these stairs do not require assembly is yet another definite plus.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 Durable, but lightweight
🐾 Portable and foldable
🐾 Easy to use while traveling
🐾 Good height
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Slides on floors, and wobbly
🦴 Steps do not provide traction
🦴 Maximum supported weight not specified
9. Dallas Manufacturing Co. Home Décor Pet Steps
🐾Where Can You Use It?🐾 In Any Home Decor
The Dallas Manufacturing Co. Home Décor Pet Steps comes in both a 3 and 4 step model.
Constructed of durable, yet lightweight honeycomb cardboard, and covered in extra soft 100% polyester fabric, these stairs are made with your dog’s comfort in mind.
Dimensions:
- 3-Step model: 19.5″L x 14.75″W x 15″H;
- 4-Step model: 26″L x 14.75″W x 20″H;
This Pet Steps unit is basically a cozy set of stairs with padded steps that provide extra support.
The soft outer covering comes in a variety of colors so they should fit with most any home décor.
You can also remove to clean their covering in the washing machine.
These stairs are very lightweight (at under 6 pounds) and can be moved from room to room using the tote handle attached.
Both models (3 and 4-steps) are suitable for dogs up to 200 pounds.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 No assembly required
🐾 Cover easily unzips for washing
🐾 Very strong and sturdy
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Machine washable but NOT machine dry-able
🦴 Cardboard construction that disappointed a few pet owners
🦴 Might wobble slightly
8. Solvit PupSTEP Wood Stairs Pet Steps
🐾What Pooch is it Good for?🐾 All Dog Breeds
The Solvit PupSTEP Wood Stairs come in both Large and X-Large.
Its Large size variant is recommended for small to medium sized dogs and the X-Large is recommended for medium to large size dogs or any dog that needs some help reaching a taller bed.
Dimensions:
- Large: 24”L x 16”W x 20”H;
- X-Large: 30″L x 19″W x 25″H;
- Steps (on both models): 6″ deep x 15″ wide and 4.75″ apart;
Constructed of wood with a rich walnut stain, these dog stairs are a beautiful addition to most any décor.
They are also very handy because you can fold them down which allows for easy storage and transport.
The built-in safety side rails should offer your dog an added confidence when using the stairs and best of all, there is no assembly required.
Both models of the PupSTEP stairs are suitable for dog up to 200 pounds.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 No assembly required
🐾 Foldable for ease of use
🐾 Felt on steps to prevent slips
🐾 Sturdy and well built
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Steps are too close together and narrow for small dogs
🦴 Weight limit is not accurate (more appropriate for 140 rather than 200 pounds dogs)
🦴 Too steep for toy and teacup dogs
7. Pet Gear Step and Ramp Combination
🐾Where Can You Use It?🐾 Indoors and Outdoors
The Pet Gear Step and Ramp Combination comes in 2 sizes and is useful for all dogs, no matter their breed or size.
You get to choose between a standard sloped model and an extra wide, gentler sloped variant.
Dimensions:
- Standard sloped model: 28″L x 16″W x 16″H;
- Extra wide, gentler sloped model: 22″L x 20″W x 10″H;
They are also available in both chocolate and tan.
Constructed of heavy duty plastic, these dog stairs are durable and can be used indoors as well as outdoors.
The Pet Gear Step and Ramp Combination comes with a ton of great features.
For example, unlike multi-step models, the single step conveniently allows your dog to move from the floor to the couch or a chair with confidence.
There’s carpet tread on each step, and this is machine washable and easy to remove.
A set of rubber grippers on the bottom help keep this stair and ramp unit in place, which is especially helpful if you have fearful dogs.
As it is also lightweight, you can transfer it from room to room with ease, and it is simple to snap together (no tools needed 😉).
The Extra wide, gentler sloped model is suitable for dogs up to 175 pounds and the Standard sloped model is suitable for dogs up to 150 pounds.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 Easily snaps together, no tools required
🐾 Free-standing ramps, no need to prop against furniture
🐾 Excellent choice for large dogs and can support their extra weight without excess wobbling or bending
🐾 Lightweight
🐾 Secure even on tile floors
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Carpet is slippery, making traction difficult for some dogs
🦴 Also, it might be too steep for some canines
6. Pet Gear Easy Step II Pet Stairs
🐾What Pooch is it Good for?🐾 Both Small and Large Dogs
The Pet Gear Easy Step II Pet Stairs come in both Chocolate and Light Cocoa and is constructed of heavy duty plastic.
These 2-step stairs are durable and ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
Dimensions:
- 17″L x 14″W x 13″H;
- Step height: 5″;
The Easy Step II Pet Stairs steps are both wide and deep, making them useful for large and small dogs alike.
Each step is covered by a carpet tread that you can easily remove, for washing or any other reason really.
The rubber grippers on the bottom keep the unit in place, which should give even the most fearful dogs the stability they need.
To assemble it, you’ll just have to snap together the unit, no tools needed, and get a set of stairs suitable for dogs up to 75 pounds.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 Sturdy
🐾 Easy assembly
🐾 Removable and washable carpet tread
🐾 Rubber grippers on the bottom for improved stability
🐾 Deep and wide steps
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Too short for bed access, too high for dogs that cannot jump, and angles steps
🦴 The weight limit is not accurate
🦴 Some customers have complained that the snap connectors come apart when their dogs jump on the steps
5. Best Pet Supplies Foam Pet Stairs
🐾What Pooch is it Good for?🐾 Arthritic Dogs
The Best Pet Supplies Foam Pet Stairs come in 3, 4, and 5 step models and in a variety of colors options, making them easy to fit in any home décor.
Constructed of premium foam, these dog stairs are sturdy and should prove to be comfortable for your dog.
Dimensions:
- 3-Step model: 18″L x 15″W x 13.5″H;
- 4-Step model: 24″L x 15″W x 18″H;
- 5-Step model: 30″L x 15″W x 23″H;
These Best Pet Supplies Foam stairs are soft and plush, which makes them especially comfortable for arthritic dogs.
Their anti-slip bottom keeps the stairs from shifting underneath your pooch, and the foam construction provides traction.
The outer cover is removable and machine washable and, if the stairs start getting a dingy look, replacement covers are available too.
This unit is lightweight, so you can move it around, and is made in the USA.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 Several designs (10+) to choose from
🐾 Made of soft fabrics but still sturdy
🐾 Easy to wash, maintain, and replace the outer cover (if necessary)
🐾 The foam is CertiPUR-US Certified
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Maximum supported weight not specified
🦴 Very steep
🦴 Might slide on wood and tile floors
4. Pet Gear Easy Step III Pet Stairs
🐾What Pooch is it Good for?🐾 Both Small and Large Dogs
The Pet Gear Easy Step III Pet Stairs come in two models, each with 4 colors schemes to choose from, Chocolate, Cocoa, Sage, and Tan.
Constructed of heavy duty plastic, these 3-step stairs are durable and ideal for use indoors and outdoors too.
Dimensions:
- 50 pound model: 18″L x 14″W x 15″H;
- 150 pound model: 25″L x 16″W x 23″H;
- Steps (both models): 6″ wide;
Like the Easy Step II stairs (which we introduced earlier on in this list), the Easy Step III Pet Stairs also features steps that are both wide and deep enough to be used by all dog sizes.
Just as with its predecessor, the steps are covered by a carpet tread that is machine washable and simple to remove.
The unit easily snaps together too(without the use of tools, as we accustomed you.
Depending on the model you choose, these steps are suitable for dogs up to 75 pounds or up to 150 pounds.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 Easily accommodates even large dogs
🐾 Tall enough for bed access
🐾 Sturdy but easy to assemble
🐾 Washable and removable carpet tread
🐾 Its rubber grips at the bottom will keep it securely in place
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Fabric step insert is too small
🦴 The steps are slanted downward
🦴 Some consider the steps too shallow
3. PETMAKER Fold-able Pet Staircase
🐾What Pooch is it Good for?🐾 Dogs Up to 120 Pounds
The PETMAKER Fold-able Pet Staircase is affordable, constructed of heavy-duty plastic, and you can use it indoors as well as outdoors.
You can also choose between a 3-step option and a 4-step one (available in Gray and Tan).
Dimensions:
- 3-Step model: 17.5″L x 14″W x 14.5″H;
- 4-Step model: 22.6″L x 15.2″W x 19.6″H;
- Steps: 4″H x 13″W;
Each stair features carpeted treads for better traction, and the stairs themselves are easy to clean.
The unit requires no assembly and can be folded down for storage or transport.
Your pooch should also feel extra confident when using these stairs as they come with built-in side rails.
This Fold-able Pet Staircase is a sturdy unit that is lightweight, durable and can accommodate and suitable for dogs up to 120 pounds.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 No assembly required
🐾 Tall enough for bed access
🐾 Built-in side rails for added security
🐾 Useful for Small and Medium-sized pets
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Steps are too narrow
🦴 Flimsy and slippery, according to some
If you’re looking for more easy transport doggie stuff, you might also want to check out these great dog crates.
2. Zinus 3-Step Comfort Foam Pet Stairs
🐾What Pooch is it Good for?🐾 Small to Medium-Sized Dogs
The Zinus 3-Step Comfort Foam Pet Stairs come in no fewer than 5 size options, from X-Small to X-Large, and is constructed of High-density CertiPUR-US Certified foam.
While these stairs are only offered in Ivory, they are stylish enough to fit any home decor.
Dimensions:
- X-Small: 17″L x 14″W x 13″H;
- Small: 18″L x 18″W x 15″H;
- Medium: 18″L x 18″W x 18″H;
- Large: 26″L x 18″W x 22″H;
- X-Large: 28″L x 21″W x 24″H;
- Steps: 6″H;
The Zinus 3-Steps are soft and comfortable and offer excellent traction.
Generally, this unit is better suited for small or medium sized dogs, but with so many size options, choosing the one that fits best becomes a breeze.
All in all, their conveniently removable and washable cover, affordable price, and 1-year warranty make this set of stairs a great choice.
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 Easy to assemble
🐾 Good traction
🐾 Tall enough for bed access
🐾 Sturdy, good quality stairs
🐾 Washable and removable comfort cover
🐾 CertiPUR-US Certified, High-quality foam interior
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Maximum supported weight not specified
🦴 Steps aren’t deep enough, as per the claims of some owners
🦴 Might be too flimsy/slippery/steep for some breeds
1. Solvit PupSTEP Plus XL Stairs
🐾Who Will Most Love It?🐾 Homes with Multiple Dogs
The Solvit PupSTEP Plus XL stairs are constructed of heavy duty plastic and are affordably priced, for what they offer, and are ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
Dimensions:
- 28″L x 18″W x 25″H;
- Steps: 7″D x 16″W x 6.25″H
The PupSTEP Plus XL feature non-skid steps which can be folded for convenient storage or for travel.
One of the great things about this unit is that it is wider and taller than most pet stair models.
Best of all, these stairs are ideal for dogs of all sizes making them a perfect choice for homes with more than one canine inhabitant.
They can also support over 200 pounds!
Bow Wow (the Good):
🐾 No assembly required
🐾 Good traction and sturdy
🐾 Tall enough for bed access
🐾 Non-skid feet and built-in side rails for comfort and security
Grrr (the Bad):
🦴 Might be slippery on the floor
🦴 Could have some issues with staying clicked in place
Easy Climb, Quality Time with the 🐶
As you can see, this list of dog stairs has at least one product that should fit the needs of your pooch, no matter its size.
They also come with some great features (such as anti-skid elements) so that you doggo should feel safe, secure, and comfortable when using them.
Now all you have to do is choose a new one or replace the old set of stairs, and you’ll be all ready to call your canine best friend to come join you on the couch or sofa and spend some time together.
I hope you found this information helpful and that your best friend will be happy with your choice in dog stairs!
Also, do tell us if they gave their bark of approval on the dog stairs you got, and how they are getting along with them!
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