I needed an easy to have a way for my 16 year old do get up on the couch. He had an older one that he had to struggle to get up on. This recently purchased one was well put together, sturdy, easy to have ready for my pet but he just refused to use it. I did everything was suggested to do, he would just stand beside it reach over for the treats. Guess it is true old dogs can't learn new tricks. I was disappointed that this new ramp did not work out. Would highly recommend it if your pet will just try it, mine wouldn't.