The Up Dog
Let's Get Started
This page is a comprehensive resource on best practices, safety and maintenance tips for your new Up Dog inflatable doggy ramp.
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Getting Started
Read all safety instructions and guidelines found below. Commit to always wearing a life jacket and make safety a priority when on the water.
Please read carefully prior to use.
Failure to follow safety instructions and precautions may result in serious personal injury or death.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
It is up to the operator to use common sense while using this product.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this ramp until they have read this manual and have a thorough understanding of how this rampworks.
This product is not a life saving device. While not required, it is recommend that pet owners purchase a PFD for their pet.
Do not use under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not use this if you cannot swim.
Do not use in rough waters, in storm-like conditions, or when lightning is present.
Users of this product are responsible for their own safety.
Do not over inflate. Only inflate within recommended PSI range.
Inspect the Up Dog for any worn or defective parts prior to use and replace as necessary.
Do not use if product is defective.
Always carry the Up Dog to the water, do not haul it across the ground.
Users of this product assume all risk and liability.
1. Inflating the Up Dog: Inflating the Up Dog takes 3-6 minutes.
2. Ensure the valve pin is in the up position. When the valve pin is up, you can still pump air into the Up Dog, but it won’t lose any pressure when the pump hose is disconnected.
3. Connect the pump hose and inflate the Up Dog to 7-10 psi. The pressure regulator will activate and slowly let air out if max capacity is ever reached.
4. Electric pumps and air compressors can be used. We have adapters and e-pumps if inflating manually is an obstacle. If you have an existing e-pump, feel free to use it. You won’t void any warranty or do any damage to the Up Dog by using an off-brand pump.
Use the included 50" straps to secure the Up Dog. Tighten straps as needed to ensure it is held tightly against the side of a pool, boat, or dock.
1. Deflating the Up Dog takes just a few minutes.
2. Open the valve cap and press down on the center pin for the air valve. The pin will lock in the down position and let all of the air out. Let it sit for a few minutes while air flows out of the Up Dog.
3. Be sure to dry the Up Dog off before storing.
Storing the Up Dog inflated or deflated is acceptable. If storing deflated, ensure that the Up Dog is completely dry. If storing in a below freezing temperature, it is better to have the Up Dog unrolled, or partially inflated, where the seams won’t be stressed.
The Up Dog supports up to 250lbs