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TLC · 09-03-2009, 08:36 AM

I have about 5 of these foam ramps:

NEW Foam Dog Cat Pet Ramp - eBay (item 200379352604 end time Sep-07-09 17:40:19 PDT)

I like ramps better, as I feel it is less stress on the knees

cynsir · 09-03-2009, 10:12 AM

My Misty the Yorkie has used stairs since she was small, she even taught Cassie, my 3 month Maltese, how to use the stairs. The two girls use them to get up on my bed and off. When I had Max he would use them to get up on the bed, but if I didn't catch him, he would jump right off the bed. My Mazie who is 13 yr Cocker has started using the stairs when she gets up to go to bed. I'm sure that her body is starting to slow down and hurt. I'm scared for the day when she's no longer with me. But stairs are great!!

FlDebra · 09-03-2009, 10:38 AM

I use ramps. My DH made them long ago and they have been wonderful. I have one a the bed and one for them to get up in the window seat. I have a small step stool by my chaise. Not only is it great for them to not risk broken bones, but it is alsoa great help to those tender joints. So many small dogs wind up with back, hip and knee problems from so much jolting over and over through the years. So, even if people think their babies don't need something like this because they can easily jump up and down -- it is still much better for them to use a ramp or steps! Glad to hear you are going to get something to help.

MyTrixie143 · 09-03-2009, 10:59 AM

I have stairs for my bed and they use them all the time. In fact they don't ever try jumping up on my bed anymore, they just use the stairs and come and go as they please.
This is how I taught mine...
I put them on the last step and coaxed them on the bed. Since it was a short distance it didn't take much. Then I would place them on one step further down and coax them so more. I kept doing this until they were on the bottom and would go up all the stairs. They all learned it within a few tries.
Teaching them to go down the stairs takes more patience. I usually have to place their paws on the next step until they figure it out. But again it only takes a few tries.

BettyBee · 09-03-2009, 01:33 PM

I have three sets of stairs. Small ones for the couch and recliner and taller ones for bed my bed. They can get off and on chairs without the stairs but when they were new puppies they needed help. I stacked up empty boxes of various sizes years ago before stairs became so popular. The stairs to my bed are a test. I don't put the puppies up there. When they can navigate the stairs on their own they come on up because my bed is so high. Any orthopedic doctor would tell you it is not just how far you fall, but how you land! No injuries in more than 10 years but it could happen when they jump off the couch, too. Dora is not satisfied until she is as high as she can get - the back of the couch, the top of the recliner, etc. I think there might be some cat in her cause that girl can climb!

maddiepie · 09-04-2009, 07:04 PM

I got a super cute set off of ebay that are carpeted and have little paw print inlays. They are so cute! They even match my carpet. LOVE THEM!

TishaMoon · 09-04-2009, 08:31 PM

I have the Deluxe Doggy Steps from Target.com next to my bed. She uses them to get up, but she still keeps jumping off. I'm worried about her hurting herself, especially because she's already got a slight luxating patella problem...

Still, they're a very good idea and it's definitely made my life easier because if she does jump off the bed I don't have to stay awake ready to lift her back up when she's ready to come back, she can jump climb the stairs.

Darlene68 · 09-05-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

I use ramps. My DH made them long ago and they have been wonderful. I have one a the bed and one for them to get up in the window seat. I have a small step stool by my chaise. Not only is it great for them to not risk broken bones, but it is alsoa great help to those tender joints. So many small dogs wind up with back, hip and knee problems from so much jolting over and over through the years. So, even if people think their babies don't need something like this because they can easily jump up and down -- it is still much better for them to use a ramp or steps! Glad to hear you are going to get something to help.

Hi Debra, Would you mind posting a pic of your ramps? I was going to get my bf to make stairs, but think I prefer ramps. How do they attach to the bed? Thanks!

Princes mom · 09-05-2009, 08:56 AM

We have two, a 4-step and 3-step. (Window and bed). The 3-step goes from the floor to our wicker trunk, with cushion, to the bed. We would put him on our bed and call him so he would get use to using his stairs. It only took about 30 minutes or so for him to get the hang of it. We would watch him when we left the room to make sure he used them and not jumped down.

jnsasha · 09-05-2009, 09:06 AM

Darlene we have stairs for the bed and the sofa. Sky now sleeps with me and the rest of the gang in the bed and goes up and down to potty. Just make sure you measure and the steps are high enough to the bed and I have the six steps because they are less steep. I had a four step one for the other dogs but Sky couldn't do those so I traded those in and got him the six step one and now he runs up and down all day long. Now I sleep better because he doesn't cry all night.

Wrenee4 · 09-05-2009, 09:10 AM

We have stairs to our bed and our couch

We had to get the ones from Foster and Smith for the living room because PEOPLE kept breaking the cheap $10-20 ones...they would kneel on them/step on them!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=20248

Laurn7f · 09-05-2009, 06:10 PM

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lil fu fu girl · 09-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Have 3 sets. Love them!!
Use them for beds and couches.
It is especially helpful for the older ones.
Gives you peace of mind knowing that they can get up and down by themselves .

09-03-2009, 08:36 AM	#16
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I have about 5 of these foam ramps: NEW Foam Dog Cat Pet Ramp - eBay (item 200379352604 end time Sep-07-09 17:40:19 PDT) I like ramps better, as I feel it is less stress on the knees __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

09-03-2009, 10:12 AM	#17
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	My Misty the Yorkie has used stairs since she was small, she even taught Cassie, my 3 month Maltese, how to use the stairs. The two girls use them to get up on my bed and off. When I had Max he would use them to get up on the bed, but if I didn't catch him, he would jump right off the bed. My Mazie who is 13 yr Cocker has started using the stairs when she gets up to go to bed. I'm sure that her body is starting to slow down and hurt. I'm scared for the day when she's no longer with me. But stairs are great!! __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

09-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#18
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I use ramps. My DH made them long ago and they have been wonderful. I have one a the bed and one for them to get up in the window seat. I have a small step stool by my chaise. Not only is it great for them to not risk broken bones, but it is alsoa great help to those tender joints. So many small dogs wind up with back, hip and knee problems from so much jolting over and over through the years. So, even if people think their babies don't need something like this because they can easily jump up and down -- it is still much better for them to use a ramp or steps! Glad to hear you are going to get something to help. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

09-03-2009, 10:59 AM	#19
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I have stairs for my bed and they use them all the time. In fact they don't ever try jumping up on my bed anymore, they just use the stairs and come and go as they please. This is how I taught mine... I put them on the last step and coaxed them on the bed. Since it was a short distance it didn't take much. Then I would place them on one step further down and coax them so more. I kept doing this until they were on the bottom and would go up all the stairs. They all learned it within a few tries. Teaching them to go down the stairs takes more patience. I usually have to place their paws on the next step until they figure it out. But again it only takes a few tries. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

09-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#20
BettyBee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spout spring, VA USA Posts: 60	Stairs I have three sets of stairs. Small ones for the couch and recliner and taller ones for bed my bed. They can get off and on chairs without the stairs but when they were new puppies they needed help. I stacked up empty boxes of various sizes years ago before stairs became so popular. The stairs to my bed are a test. I don't put the puppies up there. When they can navigate the stairs on their own they come on up because my bed is so high. Any orthopedic doctor would tell you it is not just how far you fall, but how you land! No injuries in more than 10 years but it could happen when they jump off the couch, too. Dora is not satisfied until she is as high as she can get - the back of the couch, the top of the recliner, etc. I think there might be some cat in her cause that girl can climb! __________________ Betty Boyte, Yorkie Lover

09-04-2009, 07:04 PM	#21
maddiepie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 360	I got a super cute set off of ebay that are carpeted and have little paw print inlays. They are so cute! They even match my carpet. LOVE THEM!

09-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#22
TishaMoon YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 367	I have the Deluxe Doggy Steps from Target.com next to my bed. She uses them to get up, but she still keeps jumping off. I'm worried about her hurting herself, especially because she's already got a slight luxating patella problem... Still, they're a very good idea and it's definitely made my life easier because if she does jump off the bed I don't have to stay awake ready to lift her back up when she's ready to come back, she can jump climb the stairs. __________________ ~ Bailey's Mommy~

09-05-2009, 08:56 AM	#24
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	We have two, a 4-step and 3-step. (Window and bed). The 3-step goes from the floor to our wicker trunk, with cushion, to the bed. We would put him on our bed and call him so he would get use to using his stairs. It only took about 30 minutes or so for him to get the hang of it. We would watch him when we left the room to make sure he used them and not jumped down. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

09-05-2009, 09:06 AM	#25
jnsasha YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cortlandt Manor,NY US Posts: 262	Darlene we have stairs for the bed and the sofa. Sky now sleeps with me and the rest of the gang in the bed and goes up and down to potty. Just make sure you measure and the steps are high enough to the bed and I have the six steps because they are less steep. I had a four step one for the other dogs but Sky couldn't do those so I traded those in and got him the six step one and now he runs up and down all day long. Now I sleep better because he doesn't cry all night. __________________ Jake Maya Skyler and Lily---They leave their little pawprints on my heart---

09-05-2009, 09:10 AM	#26
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	We have stairs to our bed and our couch We had to get the ones from Foster and Smith for the living room because PEOPLE kept breaking the cheap $10-20 ones...they would kneel on them/step on them! http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=20248 __________________ ~Wendy~

09-05-2009, 06:10 PM	#27
Laurn7f YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 291	Pawsteps Easy Pet Ramps - Order Pet Ramps __________________ Lauren & Mya RIP Keelyn I will always love you

09-05-2009, 07:21 PM	#28
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Have 3 sets. Love them!! Use them for beds and couches. It is especially helpful for the older ones. Gives you peace of mind knowing that they can get up and down by themselves .