Super sturdy product, it has a button release for the ramp so the support won't automatically fold in if bumped (Also keeps support tucked in during storage). The cover is a soft velvety brown that our basset slides her pads on a little going up, but she is still pretty timid going up and down- I anticipate that to change as she gets comfortable with it. Our bed is pretty tall, so she has to jump a bit to get the rest of the way (she is also still a pup)- but for the couch it was a breeze! You can tell it has a 100lb. weight limit, it is a good design- nothing flimsy about it. Doesn't block off the walk away around the bed nearly like other ramps out there. Couldn't have designed it better myself!