Ramp for Vinyl Pool

[Mendy48]

From my post last year here, I talked about my new Golden Retriever. As I gazed through my kitchen window today, I could see my 7 month old GR excited about the new adventure he's about to experience; my Oasis. Well, I've been looking for a pool ramp for my dog because I only have "human" ladders in my pool.

With this said, can anyone recommend a water ramp for a vinyl pool? It has to be something that wouldn't ruin the vinyl lining of my pool. I intend to cut/grind his nails before he gets in the pool; basically making sure he's groomed. However, I'm just having a hard time finding a pool ramp.

Any suggestions...

P.S. My dog is over 60 lbs, and he's only 7 months old. LOL Golden Retriever, so he's within weight range. Tall kid.

 

[kellyfair]

No steps?

 

[Mendy48]

No steps?

Sure.. I can use steps or a ramp... anything that would help him get out of the water I guess.

 

[kellyfair]

You may have better luck finding steps than a ramp, but I was really asking if your pool has steps. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen an in-ground pool without them.

 

[Mendy48]

Ah Ha... I can look for steps too. No! my in-ground pool has ladders. Not steps.

 

[kellyfair]

Ah Ha... I can look for steps too. No! my in-ground pool has ladders. Not steps.

Ok, how deep is the area that the dog will enter?

 

[Mendy48]

Ok, how deep is the area that the dog will enter?

3.5 feet to 6 feet pool. Dog will enter at the 3.5 feet pool end.

 

[mknauss]

Put "dog ramps for inground pools" in your favorite search engine. Lots of hits.

 

[kellyfair]

Found this with links to ramps and stairs.

 

[Newdude]

Marty and Kelly have you well covered above. Google had DIY ramps made of all sorts of readily available things like pool noodles.

Now. Seeing how you've been covered........

HOW'S THE PUPPY ?????????????????

 

[kellyfair]

Omg, I just peeked at your old thread. He is precious! We need new photos!

 

[kellyfair]

I can’t believe we don’t have a dedicated “dogs in or near the pool” thread.

 

[Mendy48]

Omg, I just peeked at your old thread. He is precious! We need new photos!

Thanks guys! Archie is almost all grown up now.... here are some of his new pics. I think he’s still growing. He’s only 7 months.

 

[kellyfair]

Awwwww, he’s beautiful. Dogs are the best!

 

[Newdude]

Thanks guys! Archie is almost all grown up now....

He will grow, and age. But all dogs will always be puppies. If you ever doubt this, take him out back and let a squirel loose. Then go to the nearest tree and retrieve your *puppy*.