Shipped quicker than expected. Once received it was fully put together-just open it up and attach the gripper pads on the steps and your ready to go. Very sturdy and the perfect height for our new bed. We have two poms-one who can get on the bed and one who just couldn't make it. She was very unsure at first and wouldn't use the steps but once she realized these were her only way up-not picking her up anymore-she just walked right on up. I love the steps and would recommend them to anyone.