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. 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.

The media could not be loaded. We spend every summer on a sailing yacht with our Jack Russell Terrier. The dog loves the water and there is always a risk he might fall/jump of the boat when we are not paying attention. Before we had this product he struggled at the swim ladder and we had to lift him out of the water. Now the minute we are at anchor we install his « Diving Board » and he can go in and out on his own, no stress. This product is very sturdy and will resist many years of usage and claws without any issues. Once inflated it is very stiff and stable. Our JRT jumps on it and then into the water and the platform stays stable. It is equally stable on his way out of the water. We took the small model and our dog weighs 17 lbs. Smaller and slightly bigger dog would do well with the small version. Our dog learned to use it in just a few days.Love this product and would definitely buy it again.

The inflatable boarding ramp is really well made, attractive, and easy to setup and use. I have an older golden retriever with bad hips, and was worried he might have difficulty with it. Guided him toward the opening and he climbed right up into the boat - really impressive! I’m looking forward to not having to hoist him back in when he needs a break from swimming.The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was for the quality of the accessories. This is not an inexpensive product, and having investigated making/selling my own with dropstitch manufactures in China, I’m aware of the unit cost for ordering these in bulk. The pump is complete garbage, the storage bag is oversized and yet I still expect it to rip after a few uses, the little nylon strap provided to secure it is too short and should have a plastic buckle instead of just a tension closure, and finally the ropes it comes with are too short to be of any use. For the price, it should have better accessories in my opinion.

The media could not be loaded. This invention is what I have wanted and needed for all the dogs in my life. This company made a great product to help dogs get up and out of the water. Getting on a float is difficult for all dogs because the float sits above the water. This Pet Plank has a weighted ramp that allows easy access out of the water. In the video you will see Annie our 6 month old 5 pound Yorkie and Zakky our 13 pound 1 year old Yorkie both use and enjoy this floatation device. It is perfect for small dogs. But the company also carries ones made for large dogs.We had a slight problem keeping the air from escaping when removing the pump from the valve. I called the company and Matt was extremely helpful. He explained how to keep the air in when returning the cap to the valve. When you take off the cap you will see a little red spring loaded valve. That must be in the up position. I pushed on it and it popped up. The air stayed in. Even with it in the up position, you put the cap back on. The plank is solid.Just one added note, it is very well put together with heavy weight water resistant fabric. Your pets will love it on a boat, in water, or in a pool. They will learn quickly where the easy access ramp is.Love this Pup Plank!! Buy one.