My husband told me not to get it because he thought would be extra work however our sweet 40 lb poodle was petrified to walk down our 5th wheel RV steps  so we were picking her up and would carry her down .....I love this pet walk now as she can go up and down herself now and she no longer is scared to come out! Great product and very sturdy and I walk down too when my arthritis bothers my knees❤️