I bought these stairs for my golden retrievers to get into and out of my van. They are more than capable of jumping in and out, but with a breed that predisposed to joint issues, I want to take every precaution. They do the job, but they were loose when we got them. My son tightened them up and made a few small adjustments and now they work great. Because they were loose at first, they made a knocking sound when my pups went up them. Willow was unfazed but it terrified Daisy, so I spent about a week getting her used to them. It was a rough week. Every time she went in or out of the car, it took about 15 minutes and a lot of treats to get her brave enough to walk on the stairs. Now she uses them like a pro. I feel they are very sturdy and able to withstand the weight of the dogs. I walked on one, though, and it did not seem sturdy enough to hold my 115 pounds. So if you have a very heavy dog, I would opt for something different. All in all, I am happy with them, but I took a star off because my son had to tighten and adjust a few small things, and I felt they should've been usable right out of the box.
Fun Mom of 4 
