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Originally Posted by Philly  The thing that is really weird about Bailey is - My sofa is just as high as the bed. She has no problem jumping up on it - especially when the blinds are up so she can look out the window and let people know what she thinks about them walking by. The material on the sofa is Micro-fiber, but the material on the footstool is leather. Maybe she gets a better grip of the fabric on the sofa.
I like the ramp idea, but I'm a senior with noone to build one for me. I was also thinking of covering the footstool with corduroy, but think it will turn her off. The older she gets, the more resistant to change she has become. |
Ahh, but the reward (looking out the window) for jumping is much better than trying to jump to the bed when she can just sit there and whine for your assistance
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Suggestion (depending on how much of a neat-nik you are): Go to one of the Big Box Stores (Home Depot, Lowes', that kind) and purchase a board - 8" x 6 or 8'. Tightly staple (or glue) some old towels to make a friendly surface, and prop one end up with books (your footstool) or what have you. Voila! Instant ramp with no construction. You can even try it with an ironing board (put the pointy end down to the floor, the wider end at the top).
In any event, put her on her leash, find a tempting goody, hold it in front of her nose and coax her up and down the ramp to get used to it.
If it works, you can make it a little fancier by putting a thin (1/2") or so padding of foam under the towel so it's "cushy" ... I'm sure you can figure out ways to make it look nice after you're sure she'll use it.
She's getting along in years ... I can empathize with her
. I want things the way I
want them - I guess she does, too
Good luck.