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LIL MIS' MAGIC · 01-15-2006, 12:35 PM

My girls jump and down off the couch and chairs in the living room...but we didn't let them until they were almost full grown and were confident that they were safe...for my bed at night, I just bought a little step stool and the girls use that to get up and down, they still have to jump a little but not as high as the bed!! It worked great for us and was only $10 at Target!!

Chinkerbell · 01-15-2006, 01:06 PM

Bentley began hopping off the bed like a bunny rabbit (it was kinda cute) but I did not want him to get injured so my boyfriend built him a ramp for our bed! (See below) It works great and only cost about $10-12 for materials. He will jump still when super excited, but most of the time slide down the ramp.

He can also go down to potty now that he sleeps with us!

Cherry · 01-15-2006, 01:22 PM

I was told in the beginning they shouldn't jump off of what they can't jump onto. So right away I got steps. Now he won't dare jump. If he doesnt see the steps he will bark to get down. I had my bed on the floor for a while but decided I needed it to be up high. We lay together on the couch. I would hate to fall asleep in the bed and him try to get off when I am sleeping.

I got the steps on ebay for $30 and it was the best investment I made. Here is a pic of them. They have a thin carpet material on them so they are not slippery.

ldenise · 01-15-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chinkerbell

Bentley began hopping off the bed like a bunny rabbit (it was kinda cute) but I did not want him to get injured so my boyfriend built him a ramp for our bed! (See below) It works great and only cost about $10-12 for materials. He will jump still when super excited, but most of the time slide down the ramp.

He can also go down to potty now that he sleeps with us!

what kind of materials did he use for this nice looking ramp? it is a very nice looking one. I would like to try and make one too. you think you could post directions and material list? or PM me. thanks

Bottom LIne · 01-15-2006, 02:07 PM

These little dogs susceptible to knee problems shouldn't jump but they are dogs....they are going to jump. Stairs at the beds...just try to keep him from jumping too much to sofa's.

Took my vets advice. BUBBA is a dog.....he is going to jump! Let him be a dog.

mybirdys2003 · 01-15-2006, 02:57 PM

Cindy! I couldn't find the doggie stairs there. Do you know exsactly wehre I can go to find out how members made theirs? I waas thinking of getting foam at Jo-=Ann's and gluing them together and then covering them with material. Any ideas? ANyone?
Pat

shelbysmom · 01-15-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottom LIne

These little dogs susceptible to knee problems shouldn't jump but they are dogs....they are going to jump. Stairs at the beds...just try to keep him from jumping too much to sofa's.

Took my vets advice. BUBBA is a dog.....he is going to jump! Let him be a dog.

I know what you mean. I think we have to protect them, the best that we can but realize they are DOGS. Created to be rat chasers

I think they are more sturdy than we think.

Use pillows or stairs for beds, provide soft landings and discourage jumping from high places.

livingdustmops · 01-15-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mybirdys2003

Cindy! I couldn't find the doggie stairs there. Do you know exsactly wehre I can go to find out how members made theirs? I waas thinking of getting foam at Jo-=Ann's and gluing them together and then covering them with material. Any ideas? ANyone?
Pat

Here is one thread but maybe you can PM MasonsMom who built these stairs..go down the thread and you will see a picture of her's.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ighlight=steps

mybirdys2003 · 01-15-2006, 03:36 PM

Thanks Cindy! Couldn't really see what she did with the top step. Looks almost like she just stuck it between the mattress and put the other one on legs.
Pat

livingdustmops · 01-15-2006, 04:09 PM

That's what I thought also Pat but you could PM her to find out for sure.

SnowWa · 01-15-2006, 07:33 PM

My pup (5 months old) is a jumper. He doesn't just jump down off something. He jumps up a foot higher than he is and then out and finally down.

I can run and catch him and stop him occasionally - but for the most part, I never get to him in time.

I did get a step so that he can get on and off the bed easier (which he uses) - but as far as sofas and chairs go - he is up and down and jumping all the time.

Good luck stopping this!!! Carol Jean

Chinkerbell · 01-15-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

what kind of materials did he use for this nice looking ramp? it is a very nice looking one. I would like to try and make one too. you think you could post directions and material list? or PM me. thanks

I just PMed you!

txshopper73 · 01-15-2006, 09:48 PM

You should not allow a yorkie to jump...yeah, right, tell them that!

Injuries can occur from jumping off of a couch or bed. Knees get slipped out of place, legs get broken. It's in the best interest of your dog to limit their jumping.

mybirdys2003 · 01-16-2006, 01:48 PM

Cindy, I found a stair step on the internet, and I think I can make it. It looks like they just glued thick foam to gether in steps and covered. Will let you know how it works!
Pat

01-15-2006, 12:35 PM	#16
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	My girls jump and down off the couch and chairs in the living room...but we didn't let them until they were almost full grown and were confident that they were safe...for my bed at night, I just bought a little step stool and the girls use that to get up and down, they still have to jump a little but not as high as the bed!! It worked great for us and was only $10 at Target!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

01-15-2006, 01:06 PM	#17
Chinkerbell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 124	Bentley began hopping off the bed like a bunny rabbit (it was kinda cute) but I did not want him to get injured so my boyfriend built him a ramp for our bed! (See below) It works great and only cost about $10-12 for materials. He will jump still when super excited, but most of the time slide down the ramp. He can also go down to potty now that he sleeps with us! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bentley and Louie's Mommy

01-15-2006, 01:22 PM	#18
Cherry YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 268	I was told in the beginning they shouldn't jump off of what they can't jump onto. So right away I got steps. Now he won't dare jump. If he doesnt see the steps he will bark to get down. I had my bed on the floor for a while but decided I needed it to be up high. We lay together on the couch. I would hate to fall asleep in the bed and him try to get off when I am sleeping. I got the steps on ebay for $30 and it was the best investment I made. Here is a pic of them. They have a thin carpet material on them so they are not slippery. Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2006, 04:09 PM	#25
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	That's what I thought also Pat but you could PM her to find out for sure. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

01-15-2006, 07:33 PM	#26
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	My pup (5 months old) is a jumper. He doesn't just jump down off something. He jumps up a foot higher than he is and then out and finally down. I can run and catch him and stop him occasionally - but for the most part, I never get to him in time. I did get a step so that he can get on and off the bed easier (which he uses) - but as far as sofas and chairs go - he is up and down and jumping all the time. Good luck stopping this!!! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

01-15-2006, 02:07 PM	#20
Bottom LIne Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 42	These little dogs susceptible to knee problems shouldn't jump but they are dogs....they are going to jump. Stairs at the beds...just try to keep him from jumping too much to sofa's. Took my vets advice. BUBBA is a dog.....he is going to jump! Let him be a dog.

01-15-2006, 02:57 PM	#21
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Cindy! I couldn't find the doggie stairs there. Do you know exsactly wehre I can go to find out how members made theirs? I waas thinking of getting foam at Jo-=Ann's and gluing them together and then covering them with material. Any ideas? ANyone? Pat

01-15-2006, 03:36 PM	#24
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Thanks Cindy! Couldn't really see what she did with the top step. Looks almost like she just stuck it between the mattress and put the other one on legs. Pat

01-15-2006, 09:48 PM	#28
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	You should not allow a yorkie to jump...yeah, right, tell them that! Injuries can occur from jumping off of a couch or bed. Knees get slipped out of place, legs get broken. It's in the best interest of your dog to limit their jumping. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-16-2006, 01:48 PM	#29
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Cindy, I found a stair step on the internet, and I think I can make it. It looks like they just glued thick foam to gether in steps and covered. Will let you know how it works! Pat