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My baby Milo 02-13-2012 07:18 AM
Question about pet stairs
 
Just wondering what kind of pet stairs do some of you have. Milo needs them for the bed.

southernbelle04 02-13-2012 07:21 AM
We have these that we got at Bed, Bath, & Beyond on sale for $14.99. They are ok, but not too tall. We use them so KS can get up and off of the couch. I need taller ones for our bed if we choose to do that. We have a tall bed. These are portable and we like them though. Can't beat the price too.

Animal Planet Pet Stairs - Bed Bath & Beyond

(they are on clearance for $12.99 now.) They are perfect for a Yorkie since they are lighter, but I don't think these would be good for a really heavy dog. But they work for us. Hope that helps some! :)

My baby Milo 02-13-2012 07:37 AM
Thanks, I looked at them but i really need them to be a little taller tho. Right now I have a bench at the end of our bed and he uses that but he also has LP so i dont want him jumping so much.

Mee-sha 02-13-2012 07:53 AM
I built a free standing ramp for mine, was easyer than I thought, covered it with foam and fabric, she gets so much use out of it, it was worth it. She'll slide down it when she's lazy and needs to go potty and when shes hyper she uses it as a toy, she'll take a ball to the top of the ramp, nudge it with her nose , fetch with herself lol,plus she'll have it for life,easy on the hips when she gets older:)

BLowry 02-13-2012 08:01 AM
I have been looking for stairs too....I need them 3 feet high...Not very inexpensive!! I was going to make some out of foam...to get blocks of foam would cost more than to buy them....I was also thinking a ramp would work..

carmen in nj 02-13-2012 08:04 AM
I bought this one at Petco, last summer when we got a new bed that is a lot higher than the old one and Harry boy and Prada needed more hight to get on the new bed.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p...r/IMG_0776.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0777-1.jpg

hugs,

gracielove 02-13-2012 08:14 AM
Amazon.com: Pet Gear Easy Step III Pet Stairs,...Amazon.com: Pet Gear Easy Step III Pet Stairs,... This is the one I have in my bedroom for Gracie. They are plastic with a carpet cover on them to keep the pet from slipping. I notice the price increase since I purchased them. They work fine. I had to teach her how to use them when she was a puppy. She thinks she is just "all that" being able to get up and down by herself.

My baby Milo 02-13-2012 11:51 AM
I have been looking at the pet gear one's and i think thats the one's i am going to buy. They have a pretty good price. Thanks

gracielove 02-13-2012 12:17 PM
Just make sure you measure how tall they are they come in 2,3,&4 step high. They all have different measurements. Sometimes they appear quite high but are only 13". I had to do a lot of searching. I thought I would want something made out of wood but realized that they are heavy and harder to move around for cleaning under.

Beabble 02-13-2012 02:00 PM
My husband actually hand made ours for our lil girls, Mags is the only one who uses them though, Jazzie thinks she has wings and flies off the bed. Wished she wouldn't, but I can't stop her, she's so fast.

yorkieusa 02-13-2012 05:29 PM
Dog Steps - Dog Stairs - Dog Steps for Beds - Fast Shipping!

I have two sets of wooden stairs covered in carpet. I don't trust her going up the foam stairs at a run and not knocking them over and getting hurt. That would defeat my purpose, so I invested in something that is safe and very sturdy. They last a lifetime, so I think it is a wise investment as well.

BabyGirl Rosie 02-13-2012 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkieusa (Post 3825372)
Dog Steps - Dog Stairs - Dog Steps for Beds - Fast Shipping!

I have two sets of wooden stairs covered in carpet. I don't trust her going up the foam stairs at a run and not knocking them over and getting hurt. That would defeat my purpose, so I invested in something that is safe and very sturdy. They last a lifetime, so I think it is a wise investment as well.
I like the Cherry wood ones! :)

itsbaddangel 02-13-2012 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Beabble (Post 3825196)
My husband actually hand made ours for our lil girls, Mags is the only one who uses them though, Jazzie thinks she has wings and flies off the bed. Wished she wouldn't, but I can't stop her, she's so fast.
Ditto with my Jazi. She's off the bed and running! I hate it...scares me. :confused:

yorkietalkjilly 02-13-2012 05:57 PM
I just got mine from Walmart. Plastic with a carpet type cover.

carmen in nj 02-13-2012 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3825401)
I like the Cherry wood ones! :)
me too, those are the ones I have for mine here at silky home...
hugs,

BabyGirl Rosie 02-13-2012 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by carmen in nj (Post 3825417)
me too, those are the ones I have for mine here at silky home...
hugs,
Mine came from Petco. Not near as nice. Those are nice.

Charlie_Boy2011 02-13-2012 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 3824859)
Amazon.com: Pet Gear Easy Step III Pet Stairs, 3-step/for cats and dogs up to 150-pounds, Large, Cocoa: Pet Supplies
This is the one I have in my bedroom for Gracie. They are plastic with a carpet cover on them to keep the pet from slipping. I notice the price increase since I purchased them. They work fine. I had to teach her how to use them when she was a puppy. She thinks she is just "all that" being able to get up and down by herself.
These are what I'm looking at for my bed too.

Does everyone think the 16" high would work ok for a 22-23" bed? It's pillowtop so hard to measure exact height. It is all low profile though. I think the Pet Gear Step III 23" steps would be overall big as far as footprint taking up a lot of my bedroom. Strange the Step II that are only 16" height have the same 22.5" depth listed as Step III???

I like that they come in diff colors although not sure what the diff between cocoa and tan would be. Maybe do chocolate. I have dark and cherry woods throughout home.

Charlie_Boy2011 02-13-2012 07:43 PM
Pet Gear Easy Step 2-Step Pet Stairs for Cats and...Pet Gear Easy Step 2-Step Pet Stairs for Cats and... Is this what it looks like? Looks bulky.

xxmxaxrxyxx 02-13-2012 10:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by southernbelle04 (Post 3824785)
We have these that we got at Bed, Bath, & Beyond on sale for $14.99. They are ok, but not too tall. We use them so KS can get up and off of the couch. I need taller ones for our bed if we choose to do that. We have a tall bed. These are portable and we like them though. Can't beat the price too.

Animal Planet Pet Stairs - Bed Bath & Beyond

(they are on clearance for $12.99 now.) They are perfect for a Yorkie since they are lighter, but I don't think these would be good for a really heavy dog. But they work for us. Hope that helps some! :)
wow i am going to go check these out tomorrow....looks like they have them in stock in the 2 stores we have here in Wichita. Thanks

Charlie_Boy2011 02-13-2012 10:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by southernbelle04 (Post 3824785)
We have these that we got at Bed, Bath, & Beyond on sale for $14.99. They are ok, but not too tall. We use them so KS can get up and off of the couch. I need taller ones for our bed if we choose to do that. We have a tall bed. These are portable and we like them though. Can't beat the price too.

Animal Planet Pet Stairs - Bed Bath & Beyond

(they are on clearance for $12.99 now.) They are perfect for a Yorkie since they are lighter, but I don't think these would be good for a really heavy dog. But they work for us. Hope that helps some! :)
Missed these. What is the depth of each step...and the depth of the entire steps? They look super light. Do you think they are under 5 lb? Thanks in advance. :)

ladyjane 02-13-2012 10:53 PM
I have a friend who has this ramp and swears by it! They sell extensions for high beds.


PawSteps - 4 lb Easy Pet Ramp for your Pets

gracielove 02-14-2012 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlie_Boy2011 (Post 3825524)
No, the 3 step one I have does not sit out that far and it's about 23" high. I had a very high profile bed with a memory foam mattress pad so I actually took my off my metal frame from the bed and sat the mattresses on the floor. The steps are now 2" inches below the top of the bed. I guess you need to measure to see how big the top step will be once the steps are next to the bed. There is a 4 step version. I have one side of my bed against the wall and a trunk at the bottom of my bed so she is safe. It's not the most human convenient but I'm more concerned about her.

They are very sturdy and the specs say they will hold up to 150lbs though I haven't tested them for that.

Charlie_Boy2011 02-14-2012 01:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 3825783)
No, the 3 step one I have does not sit out that far and it's about 23" high. I had a very high profile bed with a memory foam mattress pad so I actually took my off my metal frame from the bed and sat the mattresses on the floor. The steps are now 2" inches below the top of the bed. I guess you need to measure to see how big the top step will be once the steps are next to the bed. There is a 4 step version. I have one side of my bed against the wall and a trunk at the bottom of my bed so she is safe. It's not the most human convenient but I'm more concerned about her.

They are very sturdy and the specs say they will hold up to 150lbs though I haven't tested them for that.
Can you measure how many inches the depth is? It says they are something around 22.5" if I recall right. If my bed is 22-23" the 16" steps would have that top step be 6" or so drop for Charlie. His legs are pretty long, but he is still small at a little over 4mnths and approx 4 lbs.

bodisat 02-14-2012 01:40 PM
We built our own. Did most the work on a Saturday afternoon. Used a handsaw, hammer, and cordless drill. You could use power tools if you choose. I have them, but i like the handsaw for some reason. Anyway, i'll post some pics in bit, when i have time to transfer them to my computer. If you like, pm me and i'll send you the plans i drew up. They are for a 23" tall bed, but you can adjust as needed. We have bought stairs in the past, but got tired of the exorbitant prices. If you have the time, its much more cost effective, usually more sturdy, and you can make them look just the way you want. It can be fun too. We had a good time making them together(my wife and I). Dickie just tried to chew on the scrap wood the entire time.

gracielove 02-15-2012 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie_Boy2011 (Post 3826141)
Can you measure how many inches the depth is? It says they are something around 22.5" if I recall right. If my bed is 22-23" the 16" steps would have that top step be 6" or so drop for Charlie. His legs are pretty long, but he is still small at a little over 4mnths and approx 4 lbs.
Our 3 step is 24" at the base. They have to go out from the furniture some what so they are not too steep. The two step you showed looked awkward. Of course the 3 step does go up higher.

Charlie_Boy2011 02-17-2012 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 3827351)
Our 3 step is 24" at the base. They have to go out from the furniture some what so they are not too steep. The two step you showed looked awkward. Of course the 3 step does go up higher.
24" isn't bad. It lists the II Step as 22.5" in depth so hardly a difference. Must be why the steps are so spread out and look awkward. Might as well get the III Step IF I decide on that brand. Again my bed is around 23" so my puppy would have to jump from the 16" II Step. Ugh was trying to save space.

Can you tell me the approx. weight of yours?

gracielove 02-19-2012 08:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie_Boy2011 (Post 3828284)
24" isn't bad. It lists the II Step as 22.5" in depth so hardly a difference. Must be why the steps are so spread out and look awkward. Might as well get the III Step IF I decide on that brand. Again my bed is around 23" so my puppy would have to jump from the 16" II Step. Ugh was trying to save space.

Can you tell me the approx. weight of yours?
I don't have a way to weigh them but I would say they are under 5 pounds. Easy to move for cleaning. I don't have a huge bedroom but they really don't take up that much room. I guess you would just have to put them on the side of the bed that has more room. When Gracie was a puppy I put the bed against the wall so I didn't have to worry about her going over the edge and I have a trunk at the bottom of the bed. She was such a tiny puppy I was super cautious with her.

Charlie_Boy2011 02-19-2012 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 3829943)
I don't have a way to weigh them but I would say they are under 5 pounds. Easy to move for cleaning. I don't have a huge bedroom but they really don't take up that much room. I guess you would just have to put them on the side of the bed that has more room. When Gracie was a puppy I put the bed against the wall so I didn't have to worry about her going over the edge and I have a trunk at the bottom of the bed. She was such a tiny puppy I was super cautious with her.
Ok thank you. I was hoping they were easy to move when needed. My bed is against the wall so will be putting the steps at the end.

Kentuckyyorkie 02-19-2012 07:35 PM
Hubby built steps for our two. They are from wood and he put carpet on them! They are great!


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