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ladyt · 09-13-2006, 06:41 PM

I just bought doggy stairs for Kiki and was wondering how long does it take before he realize how to go up and down the stairs. I had to get it because my bed sits up really high and he was always jumping on the bed and hitting his legs on the wooden post.

peanut · 09-13-2006, 07:07 PM

What kind did you get...I need to get some for mine...My Bed is too high and lexie looks like a rabbit jumping up & down trying to get on it...I know that not good for her....

ladyt · 09-13-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by peanut

What kind did you get...I need to get some for mine...My Bed is too high and lexie looks like a rabbit jumping up & down trying to get on it...I know that not good for her....

They are called Petmate Pet Stairs. I got it from Petsmart. I put a few treats on the stairs and he is starting to get used to them. He is being to go up and down.

peanut · 09-13-2006, 07:17 PM

Thats great....I am going to have to go to petsmart soon.....he will be going up & down them like a pro in no time....

Yorkie24U · 09-13-2006, 07:23 PM

We bought wooden steps in the toddler dept. at Target a few years ago, you can even store toys inside. I don't know if they still sell them or not, but they were much cheaper then the 'pet stairs' and work great. We even use the same ones in the RV. so they can reach the bed. Our little ones are less than 5 lbs. each. Hope that helps in your search. Good luck !

ladyt · 09-13-2006, 07:31 PM

I paid $39.99 for them at Petsmart.

tstuart · 09-13-2006, 08:05 PM

Hi - I have stairs in my bedroom and stairs in my livingroom - and they were the best investment that I made for my little girls - My Angel took to the stairs immediately, but my little Muffin didn't get the idea of going up and down for a few weeks - but now she's a pro - we've been using stairs almost 10 years now - and I know that having the stairs in the house definitely saved their little bones from getting broken.

ladyt · 09-13-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tstuart

Hi - I have stairs in my bedroom and stairs in my livingroom - and they were the best investment that I made for my little girls - My Angel took to the stairs immediately, but my little Muffin didn't get the idea of going up and down for a few weeks - but now she's a pro - we've been using stairs almost 10 years now - and I know that having the stairs in the house definitely saved their little bones from getting broken.

Tstuart,

That is wonderful news. I just had to get them because if something had happened to his legs, I don't know what I would have done. Every time he jumped on my bed, I would say to myself, I have to hurry up and get those stairs. Well, I finally got them today and so glad I did.

tstuart · 09-13-2006, 08:16 PM

If your not happy with the stairs you purchased - these stairs are terrific - http://petstairs.org/ - I also purchsed the animal print covers so they look clean all the time -

doortego · 09-13-2006, 08:24 PM

I also have the Walmart As Seen on TV steps and they work fine except that Little Bit will use them to get on the couch but then she jumps off. After she fell off the couch today, I put the steps away for a while. Hopefully, when she gets a little older, she will get a little smarter and use them to come down. She cannot get on any of the furniture or beds without the steps so I don't have to worry about her jumping or falling off for now. I had just thought it would be nice if she could get up on her own.

09-13-2006, 06:41 PM	#1
ladyt YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 837	Doggy Stairs I just bought doggy stairs for Kiki and was wondering how long does it take before he realize how to go up and down the stairs. I had to get it because my bed sits up really high and he was always jumping on the bed and hitting his legs on the wooden post. __________________ Ladyt (Tammy) & Kiki There has to be a God, because he made Yorkies!

09-13-2006, 07:07 PM	#2
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,162	What kind did you get...I need to get some for mine...My Bed is too high and lexie looks like a rabbit jumping up & down trying to get on it...I know that not good for her.... __________________ KIM http://dogster.com/?307164 http://dogster.com/?375879The Monkeys http://www.photoshow.com/watch/PH5fy9Ff

09-13-2006, 07:17 PM	#4
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,162	Thats great....I am going to have to go to petsmart soon.....he will be going up & down them like a pro in no time.... __________________ KIM http://dogster.com/?307164 http://dogster.com/?375879The Monkeys http://www.photoshow.com/watch/PH5fy9Ff

09-13-2006, 07:31 PM	#6
ladyt YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 837	I paid $39.99 for them at Petsmart. __________________ Ladyt (Tammy) & Kiki There has to be a God, because he made Yorkies!

09-13-2006, 08:05 PM	#7
tstuart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 6	Stepping Up Hi - I have stairs in my bedroom and stairs in my livingroom - and they were the best investment that I made for my little girls - My Angel took to the stairs immediately, but my little Muffin didn't get the idea of going up and down for a few weeks - but now she's a pro - we've been using stairs almost 10 years now - and I know that having the stairs in the house definitely saved their little bones from getting broken. __________________ Angel Muffin's Mom

09-13-2006, 07:23 PM	#5
Yorkie24U YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 515	We bought wooden steps in the toddler dept. at Target a few years ago, you can even store toys inside. I don't know if they still sell them or not, but they were much cheaper then the 'pet stairs' and work great. We even use the same ones in the RV. so they can reach the bed. Our little ones are less than 5 lbs. each. Hope that helps in your search. Good luck !

09-13-2006, 08:16 PM	#9
tstuart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, NY Posts: 6	http://petstairs.org/ If your not happy with the stairs you purchased - these stairs are terrific - http://petstairs.org/ - I also purchsed the animal print covers so they look clean all the time - __________________ Angel Muffin's Mom

09-13-2006, 08:24 PM	#10
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,098	I also have the Walmart As Seen on TV steps and they work fine except that Little Bit will use them to get on the couch but then she jumps off. After she fell off the couch today, I put the steps away for a while. Hopefully, when she gets a little older, she will get a little smarter and use them to come down. She cannot get on any of the furniture or beds without the steps so I don't have to worry about her jumping or falling off for now. I had just thought it would be nice if she could get up on her own.