I wish I had this when I had my older, blind dogs. They used to junp on an ottoman and then get up, but would never use the little steps for dogs. We tried this with the rat terrier we inherited and he caught on in nothing flat. He could not get on the bed by himself before this, now he's up and down as he likes. I like the rough surface so they don't slide. My only thing would be a better way to attach it to the bed or whatever. The legs are so short it's hard to fit it and I worry it won't stay put. But I love it.