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01-29-2007, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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| Jumping on and off couch? My guy is almost a year old and he is 4 1/2 pounds. He has started jumping on and off the couch. I don't mind it at all, but I don't want to let him do it if maybe it might cause some joint problems down the line. We also live in a condo on the third floor and he goes up and down the stairs no problem. Is this all good for him? Any opinions would be appreciated! |
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01-29-2007, 03:49 PM | #2 |
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| I couldn't say without a doubt, but I think it's perfectly fine. He's a dog!!! I couldn't keep my yorkie from jumping up and down from the couch if I tried! If you're that concerned about it you could always get a ramp or doggie steps.
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01-29-2007, 03:59 PM | #3 |
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| yeah, I agree. I have a small yorkie too. He's 1 1/2 yrs and also just 4.5 lbs. I live on the second floor and he always runs up and down the stairs at least 3 times a day, and he jumps on every soft piece of furniture in the house. he even jumps off our bed which is really high (that's the only think i worry about cause i don't want him to break anything if he lands wrong). But as far as just jumping on and off the couch, i don't think that will affect him until he gets much older, and as they age, their bones get weak reguardless how playful they were when they were young. to sum it up, I don't think you have anything to worry about! |
01-29-2007, 04:01 PM | #4 |
Mom to Biggie & Capone Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
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| yeah, I agree. I have a small yorkie too. He's 1 1/2 yrs and also just 4.5 lbs. I live on the second floor and he always runs up and down the stairs at least 3 times a day, and he jumps on every soft piece of furniture in the house. he even jumps off our bed which is really high (that's the only think i worry about cause i don't want him to break anything if he lands wrong). But as far as just jumping on and off the couch, i don't think that will affect him until he gets much older, and as they age, their bones get weak reguardless how playful they were when they were young. to sum it up, I don't think you have anything to worry about! |
01-29-2007, 04:24 PM | #5 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| well i think i disagree... i think that all the jumping over the years will lead to injury. We have a lazy boy couch and we put the kicker out... if we put it out slowly it will stay halfway up and layla uses them as a ramp.. the stairs on the other hand. i woudln't worry about those... it is SO hard keeping these little guys still!! |
01-29-2007, 05:10 PM | #6 |
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| The jumping down all the time can put stress on the joints that can cause arthritis over time. It's best to just put those little stairs by the couch. Someone posted a site that has two sets of steps for only $19.00. |
01-29-2007, 07:07 PM | #7 | |
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Does anyone know what site that is? Thanks.
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01-29-2007, 07:30 PM | #8 |
Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington
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| I stack a couple of pillows beside the couch for Hannah to use. She only weighs 2.8 lbs and is 4 1/2 months old. I don't know what else to do, if I don't have the pillows there she will jump off onto the floor and I am afraid she will hurt herself. |
01-29-2007, 07:34 PM | #9 |
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| Lola doesn't get on the couch, and I hope it stays that way. Mia, my chihuahua, spends most of her day there though and jumps off all the time. It bothers me because we have wood floors, so I know it's not a soft landing. I thought about the steps, but then I would have to get a set for every chair and couch we have. I'll just keep my fingers crossed that Lola never figures it out. |
01-29-2007, 08:36 PM | #10 |
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| We have 3 sets of steps for Rex & Rowdy - one at our bed, one at the couch and one at the recliner where my hubby sits. Do they ALWAYS use them - no - but they do use them alot, so it is helping some to combat the wear and tear on their legs. Also, Rowdy has a bad habit of jumping off the arm of the couch - he sits up there to watch outside and when he sees somthing he jumps down to run outside (we have a doggy door). So, I put a pillow on the floor where he jumps so he has something soft to land on because short of moving the couch - I can't stop him.
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01-30-2007, 06:26 AM | #11 |
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| Thanks for the responses!! |
01-30-2007, 08:51 AM | #12 | |
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positive thinking on my part I guess... if I dont worry about it too much, nothing bad will happen! | |
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