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Mom to Hot Rod · 01-05-2012, 04:16 PM

I have stairs for them at each end of the sectional as well as the hot tub cover. They use the stairs pretty regular for up and down. The stairs that I have are foam, maybe this makes a difference? The stairs in the sunroom for the hot tub are plastic, Hot Rod doesn't really care for them but this is the only way he will get down. Maggie doesn't have any problem with them.

Maybe try putting a treat on each step when you want him to go down? Put the treat as he goes down the stairs so he can see what it is that you are wanting him to do. Maybe this will help.

peachesmom1sc · 01-05-2012, 07:48 PM

i also have a pekingese and she does not jump on or off anything she does not even do steps we had to put a ramp at the front steps for her to come up on to the porch and it is only one step high as you can see she will stand there all day for someone to help her up hubby said she does 4 things eats, sleeps, pees, & poops thats my girl

imdll · 01-05-2012, 10:22 PM

My little Lu is just under 3.5 lbs and there is no possible way I could ever convince her not to jump on to or off of our couch. Our couch is average height from the floor and we have area rugs in the living room and family room.

Lu has jumped off my bed as well and that just about gave me a heart attack as my bed is extremely high and I have hardwood floors. Scolding her was enough to convince her not to do that again.

With your dog being 5.5 lbs and even though your couch is a bit high, I don't think I would worry about him jumping off your couch because of the height (unless he has shown some kind of joint issues already) but you might want to consider an area rug for him to land on. I think my concern would be the lack of traction because of the hardwood flooring and the possibility of landing funny or his legs splaying funny and causing stress to his joints in that way.

Just my two cents worth.

citygirl123 · 01-05-2012, 10:28 PM

I had to laugh....once they start jumping off the couch...try stopping them! I remember when Copper was young, I made him a set of stairs out of foam blocks covered in fleece. I was proud when he bounded up the steps onto the couch...then leaped right over them to get down! Oh well, I tried. So far, no injuries. He just turned 2.

cadycaines · 01-06-2012, 05:29 AM

Thanks everyone for your input! I guess I just have to let him be a puppy and continue to scare the crap out of me, lol!

But I will for sure be looking into getting an area rug, so at least he has a little landing cushion!

01-05-2012, 04:16 PM	#16
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I have stairs for them at each end of the sectional as well as the hot tub cover. They use the stairs pretty regular for up and down. The stairs that I have are foam, maybe this makes a difference? The stairs in the sunroom for the hot tub are plastic, Hot Rod doesn't really care for them but this is the only way he will get down. Maggie doesn't have any problem with them. Maybe try putting a treat on each step when you want him to go down? Put the treat as he goes down the stairs so he can see what it is that you are wanting him to do. Maybe this will help. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

01-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#17
peachesmom1sc YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: south carolina Posts: 428	i also have a pekingese and she does not jump on or off anything she does not even do steps we had to put a ramp at the front steps for her to come up on to the porch and it is only one step high as you can see she will stand there all day for someone to help her up hubby said she does 4 things eats, sleeps, pees, & poops thats my girl Attached Thumbnails __________________ mom to my lil one Porscha nothing in the world like a yorkie kiss first thing in the morning... now mommy to Mee Ling the most darlin lil ( BIG ) pekingese

01-05-2012, 10:28 PM	#19
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	I had to laugh....once they start jumping off the couch...try stopping them! I remember when Copper was young, I made him a set of stairs out of foam blocks covered in fleece. I was proud when he bounded up the steps onto the couch...then leaped right over them to get down! Oh well, I tried. So far, no injuries. He just turned 2. __________________ Lynn and Copper

01-06-2012, 05:29 AM	#20
cadycaines Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 64	Thanks everyone for your input! I guess I just have to let him be a puppy and continue to scare the crap out of me, lol! But I will for sure be looking into getting an area rug, so at least he has a little landing cushion! __________________ Gail and Jaxon

01-05-2012, 10:22 PM	#18
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	My little Lu is just under 3.5 lbs and there is no possible way I could ever convince her not to jump on to or off of our couch. Our couch is average height from the floor and we have area rugs in the living room and family room. Lu has jumped off my bed as well and that just about gave me a heart attack as my bed is extremely high and I have hardwood floors. Scolding her was enough to convince her not to do that again. With your dog being 5.5 lbs and even though your couch is a bit high, I don't think I would worry about him jumping off your couch because of the height (unless he has shown some kind of joint issues already) but you might want to consider an area rug for him to land on. I think my concern would be the lack of traction because of the hardwood flooring and the possibility of landing funny or his legs splaying funny and causing stress to his joints in that way. Just my two cents worth.