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Judy in Waco · 09-02-2007, 11:06 AM

We started before he could jump up on his own. We put a treat at each step and used a LOT of praise. Going down was a little tricker, but the same principal worked. When he tried or seemed to want to jump off in the middle, we held the treat and he only got it if he went ALL the way down the stairs.

The next day we had to do it again once and he's had it down ever since.

Hope that helps.

lara2913 · 09-02-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

We started before he could jump up on his own. We put a treat at each step and used a LOT of praise. Going down was a little tricker, but the same principal worked. When he tried or seemed to want to jump off in the middle, we held the treat and he only got it if he went ALL the way down the stairs.

The next day we had to do it again once and he's had it down ever since.

Hope that helps.

Thankyou very much, that helps alot

dizpatch · 09-02-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kathy785

Yes, I have a three step one by the bed. The dog go to the cedar chest and then to the bed. I bought it at Wal-green drug store for $10. It has a sherpa type cover that washes well. I was like you and wanted to try steps but the price was too high. When I saw these for $10 I snatched one up (along with 2 dog beds for $10 each too!). You might see if your Wal-green has any of these to try to see if you want a more expensive or bigger one. I am happy with this one for now.

I bought the exact same one from walgreens. Also for the same reason, wanted to make sure she would use them.
I now plan on the getting the wood ones that also serve as storage.

The only thing I would caution you about with the plastic ones is, they are perfectly fine for the furbabies, but they are not meant to serve as a footstool for us humans. It put like a stress fracture on the top step. We really do have to tell people to not put their feet on them.

celstu1 · 09-02-2007, 11:32 AM

My boys won't use them! Its like they are not there! so I pray that they do not break a leg or develop LP from all their jumping! But I cant stop them! Its been 2 years and Ive tried a million times!

HallTx1203 · 09-02-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I have heard that you can buy child-sized papasan (sp?) chairs at Walmart, but I haven't thought to look while I was there.

If you find something in town, please let me know.

Hi Judy, We have found that you can get the child papasan chairs at the Franklin Walmart, & Woodway Walmart. They are in the childrens toys section for 14.88. Have seen them in the Shrek, Spiderman, Cars, Disney Princess, and the Bratz patterns. Have not been to the Bellmead Walmart.

I think we are going to get the Spiderman and Cars for the boys. And of course, I will have to get the Princess chair for my granddaughter, Brooklyn...lol

Judy in Waco · 09-02-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HallTx1203

Hi Judy, We have found that you can get the child papasan chairs at the Franklin Walmart, & Woodway Walmart. They are in the childrens toys section for 14.88. Have seen them in the Shrek, Spiderman, Cars, Disney Princess, and the Bratz patterns. Have not been to the Bellmead Walmart.

I think we are going to get the Spiderman and Cars for the boys. And of course, I will have to get the Princess chair for my granddaughter, Brooklyn...lol

OOO!! Spiderman would be perfect for our little superhero!

Thank you!

msodie · 09-02-2007, 04:01 PM

I did the same thing - removed the bedframe to lower the bed...I have 3 steps at the sofa and two steps at the bed. When I told my sister what I did with the bed, she called me crazy....My little guy does have the kneecap problems. The steps not only help the problem now but they help prevent future joint problems or broken legs. We have a queen size bed and my husband and I both end up on the very edges...Squeaky only weighs 6 pounds but he sure can take up a good part of our bed! I wouldn't change things for nothing!

Mommy of Brandi · 09-02-2007, 04:48 PM

Brandi is not a jumper.......so when I started letting her sleep in my bed I knew I'd need the doggy steps.....cause if she had to "go" she'd need a way to get off the bed.....now she will only use the steps......and I don't have to worry about her breaking a leg.......and the box came in handy too LOL Brandi used to like to try to eat wires....so I did a McIver and turned the steps box into a guard around my computer wires LOL

my2boyz · 09-02-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sondra2004

We have 4 steps to our King size bed its 22inches from floor to top of mattress. You can go online and buy one and get the other for free.http://doggystairs.com/

These are the same steps we have by the couch and the chair at the window where the boyz always sit. They use them to go up but they jump down

kind of defeats the purpose of having them.

SweetPea53 · 09-02-2007, 05:56 PM

I have both the 4 steps for my sofa and bed.....although now that my lil is growing up, she doesn't seem to feel she needs to use them anymore...but as a concerned mom..I still want her to use them in order to avoid any problems further down the road as she gets older

kathy785 · 09-02-2007, 06:31 PM

I was given one of those chairs. The person had made another set of holes so the chair did not sit completely upright. The dogs LOVE it for a bed. I am planning on getting more for them to use. One bad thing is that the cover does not come off for washing. I just shake it out every so often.

paulapoo · 09-02-2007, 07:19 PM

I have a trunk that sits at the foot of my bed, I put a rug that has a rubber back on top of it so they don't slide.

JuicyGirl · 09-02-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I have some I bought at target

That's were i got mine... much cheaper than petco.

vviccles1 · 09-02-2007, 09:11 PM

Jasper has 2 sets,1 in the living room for the couch though he loves scaring me to death soaring of it and 1 to my bed upstairs.I bought the very affordable ones at walgreens,10 bucks a piesce,metal frame with carpet/sheepskin(faux) covering the frame.He just loves them! Good luck.

Bnot · 09-03-2007, 07:34 AM

I have both the Walgreens pet stairs I got for $10 bucks, and a home made pair.

My home made are more sturdy. They go to the bed. I covered them with carpet.

The Walgreens pet stairs, I use by my recliner, and it's just high enough for them to get to my recliner. They are sturdy enough for a yorkie...but don't try stepping on them! I love the idea of the washable cover on it though.

09-02-2007, 11:06 AM	#16
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	We started before he could jump up on his own. We put a treat at each step and used a LOT of praise. Going down was a little tricker, but the same principal worked. When he tried or seemed to want to jump off in the middle, we held the treat and he only got it if he went ALL the way down the stairs. The next day we had to do it again once and he's had it down ever since. Hope that helps. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

09-02-2007, 11:32 AM	#19
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	My boys won't use them! Its like they are not there! so I pray that they do not break a leg or develop LP from all their jumping! But I cant stop them! Its been 2 years and Ive tried a million times! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

09-02-2007, 04:48 PM	#23
Mommy of Brandi YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 745	Brandi is not a jumper.......so when I started letting her sleep in my bed I knew I'd need the doggy steps.....cause if she had to "go" she'd need a way to get off the bed.....now she will only use the steps......and I don't have to worry about her breaking a leg.......and the box came in handy too LOL Brandi used to like to try to eat wires....so I did a McIver and turned the steps box into a guard around my computer wires LOL __________________ The way to mommy's heart is yorkie kisses!!! Brandi's MySpace

09-02-2007, 05:56 PM	#25
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	I have both the 4 steps for my sofa and bed.....although now that my lil is growing up, she doesn't seem to feel she needs to use them anymore...but as a concerned mom..I still want her to use them in order to avoid any problems further down the road as she gets older __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

09-02-2007, 06:31 PM	#26
kathy785 BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 607	I was given one of those chairs. The person had made another set of holes so the chair did not sit completely upright. The dogs LOVE it for a bed. I am planning on getting more for them to use. One bad thing is that the cover does not come off for washing. I just shake it out every so often. Attached Thumbnails

09-02-2007, 04:01 PM	#22
msodie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 26	I did the same thing - removed the bedframe to lower the bed...I have 3 steps at the sofa and two steps at the bed. When I told my sister what I did with the bed, she called me crazy....My little guy does have the kneecap problems. The steps not only help the problem now but they help prevent future joint problems or broken legs. We have a queen size bed and my husband and I both end up on the very edges...Squeaky only weighs 6 pounds but he sure can take up a good part of our bed! I wouldn't change things for nothing!

09-02-2007, 07:19 PM	#27
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I have a trunk that sits at the foot of my bed, I put a rug that has a rubber back on top of it so they don't slide. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

09-02-2007, 09:11 PM	#29
vviccles1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly,MA Posts: 650	Jasper has 2 sets,1 in the living room for the couch though he loves scaring me to death soaring of it and 1 to my bed upstairs.I bought the very affordable ones at walgreens,10 bucks a piesce,metal frame with carpet/sheepskin(faux) covering the frame.He just loves them! Good luck.

09-03-2007, 07:34 AM	#30
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	I have both the Walgreens pet stairs I got for $10 bucks, and a home made pair. My home made are more sturdy. They go to the bed. I covered them with carpet. The Walgreens pet stairs, I use by my recliner, and it's just high enough for them to get to my recliner. They are sturdy enough for a yorkie...but don't try stepping on them! I love the idea of the washable cover on it though.