Hi Sally - that makes perfect sense, I think right now he just lack some confidence and of course some strength in that remaining back leg. At home we are able to back my Jeep up to the steps and he can climb in, I think the idea of pallets to give him some steps in an excellent idea, we take him to work with us (we have our own business) so pallets there are an excellent idea. We have a ramp for the bulldog (Butch), but he's quite low to the ground and has been using the ramp since puppyhood, we tried it with the Bulllmastiff/shepherd (Bandit), but I think because she is so tall that the ramp is intimidating (she will use it for low inclines, but not to get into my vhehicle, it's too steep) which I think would be the same for Bruce. The business next door to us has pallets in their yard frequently, I will check with them tomorrow in regards to getting a few. Thanks so much for the idea.