If you have a pool at your house and a dog that thinks the pool is there for their enjoyment, WAG Boarding Steps™ Model XPM-6 are dog pool steps to make sure your dog has a safe and easy-to-use means of getting out of the water. They mount to the deck surrounding your inground or above ground pool with a non-load bearing lip. If the deck is not at least as high as your pool lip, the deck can be built up by adding boards under the side pivot plates and pivot mounts.
Unlike dog pool ramps, dog pool ladders or other dog pool steps, WAG Boarding Steps Model XPM-6 will not be mistaken for water slides and provide your pet with a stable, natural stepping motion to climb up or down. Many dogs do not like to jump in water, but rather climb down. Try that with a wet ramp or device that moves when weight is applied.
The pivoting, 6-step design provides a vertical rise of 24" (bottom step to horizontal surface) to work on decks up to 12" above the water. The design cantilevers into the water at a 45-degree angle providing dog-friendly use and avoiding any damage to the liner or inside finish of your pool because it does not need to touch the sides or bottom. The 4" deep, flat steps with integral toe plate and 4" step height are suitable for dogs of all heights and have a slip-resistant top surface. The "space-frame" design results in high open areas to minimize the force and effects of surrounding water currents. The steps can be pivoted out of the water when not being used and quickly detached from the mounts without tools for storage.
WAG Boarding Steps Model XPM-6 should be mounted in a relatively flat area at least 16-3/4" wide (along water's edge) and the pivot point will be up to 16" back from the inside edge of the pool allowing the unit to extend over a non-load bearing lip or decorative tile/coping. A minimum of 8" of contact with the deck is recommended. The four (4) mounting fasteners are not provided because they depend on the substrate being anchored to (e.g., concrete, masonry, wood, plastic lumber, etc.).
WAG Boarding Steps have a capacity of 130 pounds and are designed for dog use only.
WAG Boarding Steps Model XPM-6 are proudly Made in the U.S.A. and shipped partially assembled incorporating:
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