My dog is only 5 lbs so I wasn't worried about weight, just that she didn't wake us every time she wanted to get up or down.  At first she wouldn't use it because she couldn't get enought traction (her nails stay ground down). I added a layer of foam over the top and now she's a champ at using it and is so proud of herself.  I wish it were also slightly less wide or long since I had to move the bedside table to make sure it didn't poke out past the end of the bed but it definitely does the job for a reasonable price.