Our lab/springer mix just recently turned 9. He enjoys laying on the foot of the bed but has been struggling to jump up. This ramp is perfect for him! It has a sandpaper type feel which helps him to walk up with ease and not slip backwards. It locks in so it doesn't fall or buckle under his weight. The part I like the most? It fits flat under my bed with ease so it's not always out and in the way of my fur babies counterparts.