Steps twice as deep
9-inch treads instead of the roughly 4-inch rungs on typical dog ladders. Your dog gets real footing, like the stairs at home, not a balance beam.
The nautiDAWGS Dog Boat Ladder
$399
Patent pending
The ladder that lets your dog climb back onto the boat without you lifting a soaking-wet, squirming 70-pounder over the side. Wide, slip-resistant steps mimic the stairs at home. Two full steps sit below the waterline so dogs get real footing from the first paw.
- Free shipping anywhere in the US. Ships within 24 hours, at your door in about 3 business days by ground
- Ships fully assembled. Mount it and go
- Includes mounting plate, stainless hardware, and carry bag
- Works on pleasure boats, cruisers, pontoons, houseboats, hunting boats, and docks
- Folds to 24″ x 17″ x 6″ and stows smaller than a cooler lid
- Fresh and saltwater ready (rinse after salt days)
Secure checkout by Stripe · Free US shipping · Ships fully assembled · 60-day returns
Not sure it fits your boat? Run the 2-minute fit check before you order, or send us photos of your platform and we'll tell you straight.
- Extended
- 48" long
- Folded
- 24" x 17" x 6"
- Step depth
- 9" slip-resistant treads
- Weight
- Under 15 lbs
- Dog capacity
- Up to 100 lbs
- Build
- Fiberglass rails, stainless hardware
60-day returns
Undamaged, with original packaging
1-year warranty
Materials and workmanship
Dogs only
Max 100 lbs, not for people
Why boaters pick nautiDAWGS
An angle dogs can actually walk
Deploys at about 45 degrees, where most alternatives sit at 60 degrees or steeper. Dogs walk up instead of clawing their way vertical.
Nothing sticks up from your platform
The mount is low-profile with a smooth, clean finish: no toe-breaker for your crew, nothing to snag a paw, and nothing to scratch up an expensive boat.
No inflatable to babysit
Nothing to inflate, deflate, dry out, tie off, or find room to store. Inflatable ramps also only work on low swim platforms. This doesn't have that problem.
Rig it without getting wet
Deploy from the deck in seconds, and retrieve it the same way: reach it with a boat pole, lift it off the guide clips, fold, stow. Nobody has to get in the water.
One ladder, every boat
The bracket stays mounted; the ladder lifts on and off. Add extra brackets and carry one ladder from boat to boat, or use it right on your dock.
What owners say
“We have been using the ladder from NautiDawgs. We find it to be a very high quality product. The dogs learn quickly how to use this ladder. The depth of the steps makes it really user friendly. It folds up nicely. The quick detach mount makes it easy to remove or install. We use this ladder on our duck boat, and we will be using it extensively during duck hunting season.”
British Labrador breeders and trainers — New Iberia, Louisiana
“Game changing! This dog ladder only takes seconds to install, so easy that our 9-year-old can do it! And so much more durable than the old one we had! Our Border Collie climbs it as easily as he climbs the stairs in our house! Plus, it folds up so small, half the size of the old ladder we just got rid of! We love it!”
Greg Bayers
9-year-old Border Collie
“High quality, incredible product, and great people! Dogs of all sizes in and out of the water with ease. A game changer for playing fetch with all those retrievers, no more stopping and assisting, pups can be fully independent in and out. A cold one in one hand and a ball in the other!”
David Beumer
A whole crew of retrievers
“The Nauti Dog ladder is awesome. Easy to install and built to last. Very well done and dogs love it. If you have a dog and you are a boater this is a must. It folds up and stores easy and compact. This is the best boat ladder for your pets on the market.”
Donnie Fusting
Verified owner
More stories on the reviews page.
Seconds down, seconds up
Deploying
- Lay the ladder on its side with the white tabs facing up.
- Release the stairs by gently opening the two sections.
- Hold the ladder upright and set it into the guide clips.
- Lower the ladder into the water. Done.
Retrieving
- Bring the ladder within reach using a boat pole or while kneeling.
- Lift it straight up and off the guide clips.
- Lay it on its side and collapse the stairs.
- Fold it in half and stow it. It's smaller than a cooler lid.
Watch Angela do the whole thing in real time on the videos page.