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02-13-2008, 06:17 PM | #1 |
~*Glamorous Daisy*~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC
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| Pet Stairs/Steps... I'm looking to getting one for our bed. It is quite high (28 inches! )..somehow Daisy still manages to jump on! DH thinks it's ok...I'm a little concerned. She may have joint problems or something as she gets older. She's only 1 year4 months now.. Anyway, so I'm sure some of y'all have pet stairs in your house--I'd like some info on a good company and/or any comments you may have on them. Thanks!
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02-13-2008, 06:19 PM | #2 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | jefferspet.com had a few different sized ones. I need to get one for a high bed too. I am thinking to have my dad build me one that I can stain. I want one that is narrow...Zoey is tiny and I won't need a monster sized one.
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02-13-2008, 06:21 PM | #3 |
Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees
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| I got these: http://www.gwlittle.com/prod/-HOT-PI...teps_1388.aspx Koda is a jumper and I had the same concern...Now I love when she just comes up the stems and down she goes...It took me a while to get her used to it. Good Luck finding one
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02-13-2008, 06:22 PM | #4 |
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| Hi, I use an ottoman instead of the stairs I find it much more decorative for the bedroom. Cheryl |
02-13-2008, 06:24 PM | #5 |
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| The ones we got for our babies are called "doggy steps". We bought them at wal greens for $10. they hold up to 70 lbs and they are very light weight and small. The cover is washable also. |
02-13-2008, 06:29 PM | #6 | |
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Last night, for instance, I made a makeshift step [with a sofa cushion & pillow] and showed her to jump on that first..She completely avoided it and LEAPED off the bed. I guess she's also been doing that since she was able to jump up on the bed (a few months now).
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02-13-2008, 06:30 PM | #7 | |
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I read some negative reviews on them...but then again they were probably from "big dogs" owners..
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02-13-2008, 06:34 PM | #8 |
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| The reason why I'm asking y'all is because I need reviews from 'yorkie owners'.. I already googled it and read alot of reviews on some.. But most of the reviews were from bigger dogs owners. I dont want something that totally unncessary (i.e. Accomadates heavy dogs, large steps, wide, etc). I need something that's suits my Daisy (a 6.5 lb yorkie..lol )
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02-13-2008, 06:35 PM | #9 |
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| My daughter has the pet steps for her old kitty. Murfee wouldn't use them. We got them at Linen's and Things. I went to Ikea and got a small storage unit with a cushion on top. That way he jumps on that and then the bed. Oh and also my husband lowered the bed by about 6 inches. Good luck.
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02-13-2008, 06:36 PM | #10 | |
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| They are so spoiled But for a while I was just placing treats all over the steps and I was on top of the bed...If she did it correctly I rewarded her and allowed her to pick up the last treat! It was not easy...Trust me this one goes on top of the Dinning table go figure! But it worked and when she want to get off the bed she goes down the steps...You have to catch it and reward her!!! Hope it works~ Quote:
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02-13-2008, 06:38 PM | #11 | |
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02-13-2008, 06:41 PM | #12 |
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| I can't remember where I saw them but I saw the cutest decorative steps and there was a space under the steps, kind of like a crate but they were SO expensive. Many wooden/carpeted steps in catalogs are also kind of expensive so I had my dad build some for Max when I first got him. I also saw plastic folding ones at target at one time, which were really cheap, but I don't know how sturdy they are. maybe someone has good reviews for those
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02-13-2008, 06:49 PM | #13 |
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| The 3 step ones from Walgreens, Walmart do just fine for my couch. They are smaller and don't take up tons of space. I also got the 4 step Petmate ones at Petsmart for my bed. My husband rolled his eyes but at least I got them on sale for $35. I told him do you want to spend $35 now or thousands for a sugery later...case closed! You have to be prepared to watch thier every move while they are on the bed, and do some training with treats getting them to go up and down. |
02-13-2008, 06:50 PM | #14 |
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| Our bed is over 30 inches high. We put our Yorkie up there with us sometimes in the evening. He knows if he keeps jumping down he'll go to timeout back in the crate. So by now we don't need steps. |
02-13-2008, 07:03 PM | #15 |
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| Here's some beautiful ones. I use a ramp instead of steps because one of my Yorkies is very tiny and can only go up our stairs if she takes a run at it. http://www.carmensteps.com/index.html Joanne |
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