Take a look at Otto Step, the easiest and perhaps most convenient way to make your pet’s life a little bit better, by providing a step that allows them to jump onboard and off your SUV with ease. Even vets are touting the Otto Step as a real preventative solution to injuries caused by jumping down from high places, and as any dog lover will tell you, prevention is the key to avoiding expensive veterinary bills, simply from taking the right step now.

Anyone with an SUV and a traveling dog will want to think about getting the Otto Step for making their travels just a little easier for everyone. The Otto Step gives your large dog an easy way to climb up and down from the back of your SUV, with no more lifting them by the hind legs, to give them a boost. Your customers with larger, heavier dogs will surely appreciate this benefit, and dogs seem to be highly pleased with the device as well! Many satisfied customers have called the Otto Step “the best pet step around,” with a 6-pound platform that can support up to 200 pounds of weight. Durable, super-strong glass filled nylon makes this device virtually indestructible, and will provide years of service to you and your pet. You’ll also feel good knowing that for every Otto Step order received, the company will donate $5 to the Humane Society of your choice.
We like the people behind this company too, because they have proven themselves to be fully committed to providing only the best for you and your dog. Since they have always been owners of large household pets, their own experience and expertise in the field has led to the creation of a device that keeps everyone safe and happy, as everyone piles into the family SUV for a trip. The name of the device comes from the family dog, Otto, and the invention of the Otto Step shortly after the family purchased an SUV. After showing the family veterinarian how easy the Otto Step was to use, they quickly realized that this was an invention that needed to be shared with thousands of dog lovers around the world.

“Just wanted to say thanks for the Otto Step. This is such a great design. With the way my Jeep is configured, there is only a small opening to the back. The Otto Step makes it so much easier for Dougal to get in and out without hurting himself. And when I’m not using it, it stows in the back with some elastic cords. Here’s a VIDEO of Dougal using it for the first time: Thanks again for such a great product!”
“I got both trailer hitch installed and the Otto Step – it is going to be great! As usual the 2 smaller dogs picked up right away and is taking little more work with dane because he thinks he can just jump in. Using some treats works best and really have just had couple chances to try out but will keep working and expecting great success. Thank you again for your wonderful idea and sharing with the rest of us!”

What many people with large dogs don’t know is that it’s extremely hazardous for large dogs to jump down from heights like the back of an SUV, because of the unnecessary and extreme shock to the spinal column caused by hard landings. At an average height of almost 3 feet, this can cause serious damage over repeated landings. Often, the damage is not limited to the dog, since dog owners are also prone to injury when helping their large dog by lifting his hind legs every time they take a trip together. The Otto Step is also completely portable, so when not in use, it can be hung from a nail or peg on the garage wall, or even stowed inside the SUV for later use at any time.


I needed a step on the back of my SUV for my large dog to get in and out easily and safely. After looking around in stores, I decided to make my own. Here is how I did it.
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