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LvLaila · 09-29-2005, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brittie123

I bought foam blocks from www.efoamstore.com and covered them in fabric, it was easier for my girls to go up them since I made them tiny increments.

Hi! Your girls are just breathtaking! They are too cute! I love Mia's fabulous wardrobe! I was wondering where you got the cute watermelon shirt? It is too cute. I was also wondering how you always manage to have her hair look great? Am I missing something, lol - because my Laila loves to try and rip out her bows right as I put them in. She is so bad! They look great the first day, and messy the next, lol. Thanks for your help!

baili's mom · 09-29-2005, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherry Lynn

I'm not handy enough to make my own, but someone on YT had mentioned these little step stools from Target( $25). There are 2 steps, and the top one opens up for storage where I keep his brush etc..

I went and got some of the steps, bought some of those 99 cent rubber mesh placemats, and staple-gunned them to the steps for traction. Works great! Got blue placemats for the den. Tan for the bedroom.

Little Dublin loves them, but still scares me a little the way he flies up and down them! Better than jumping, I guess...

Sherry,
That is a great idea, I bought the steps at Target on clearance but they
are so smooth that Baili slips on them. I tried covering with carpet but
they looked horrible! I will try the placemats! Thanks

Hamoth · 09-29-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by atm2004sheila

I was thinking about getting pet stairs for my bedroom since my bed sits 27 inches off of the floor. Alley wants to sleep with me but after I fall asleep, I'm so afraid he'll jump down and hirt himself. Anyone else have these and if so, where did you get them from? Petsmart has some but they are only 18 inches high and I'm afraid that's not tall enough. Ideas, anyone??

I just keep an old chest at the foot of my bed. Chewy can easily jump down to that, and then form there, onto the floor.

Bentley&BitsysMom · 09-29-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brittie123

I bought foam blocks from www.efoamstore.com and covered them in fabric, it was easier for my girls to go up them since I made them tiny increments.

I love that picture and what a great idea!!! I bought my stairs which are aprox. 24 inches tall from The Unfinished Furniture Store in my area....only problem with those is they are STILL unfinished

RowdysMom · 09-29-2005, 03:17 PM

I ordered Rowdy some steps from the Harriet Carter catalogue. They are foam and covered with a woolly fabric and are very light to carry around. I keep them next to my husband's chair so Rowdy can get up on his lap. I bought the 3-step stairs and they are not tall enough for him to get onto our bed, but they make 5-step stairs too, which would, I think, be tall enough. Rowdy will not jump off the bed, at least not yet, we lift him up and down, but when he gets older and if he shows signs of jumping, then I will get the 5-step set. I'm thinking of getting another 3-step set to keep in my office, so that he can get up on my chair when he wants. We also keep a small box covered with a towel on the floor in front of the couch in our den so he can get up on the couch - we are a VERY informal family!

Mya'sMom · 10-09-2005, 05:34 AM

LvLaila,
The watermelon shirt is really cute. I saw it at http://www.AccentsTreasuresandGifts.com and the designer is tres chic amis.

Gabby

medusa512 · 10-09-2005, 08:21 AM

ok, wait. you guys are telling me that if i let my yorkie jump on/off the furniture it leads to arthritis?? or is it for the smaller yorkies?

Joy 1 · 10-09-2005, 08:38 AM

Yes, from what I have read, all Yorkies do have a tendency to get arthritis later in life. Some even a little sooner, so we have to protect them as much as we can. I hve pillows around the couch in our family room and Chloe jumps onto them. They are soft so it doesn't put force on her legs. She has already hurt her leg once just by running to fast and tripping over a rock!! So now, we have to really watch her, even when playing.

mustangbee · 10-09-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brittie123

I bought foam blocks from www.efoamstore.com and covered them in fabric, it was easier for my girls to go up them since I made them tiny increments.

What a great idea that is!!!!
Princess has steps too, But
I really like yours!

09-29-2005, 03:17 PM	#20
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I ordered Rowdy some steps from the Harriet Carter catalogue. They are foam and covered with a woolly fabric and are very light to carry around. I keep them next to my husband's chair so Rowdy can get up on his lap. I bought the 3-step stairs and they are not tall enough for him to get onto our bed, but they make 5-step stairs too, which would, I think, be tall enough. Rowdy will not jump off the bed, at least not yet, we lift him up and down, but when he gets older and if he shows signs of jumping, then I will get the 5-step set. I'm thinking of getting another 3-step set to keep in my office, so that he can get up on my chair when he wants. We also keep a small box covered with a towel on the floor in front of the couch in our den so he can get up on the couch - we are a VERY informal family! __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

10-09-2005, 05:34 AM	#21
Mya'sMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 21	LvLaila, The watermelon shirt is really cute. I saw it at http://www.AccentsTreasuresandGifts.com and the designer is tres chic amis. Gabby __________________ Gabriel & Mia

10-09-2005, 08:21 AM	#22
medusa512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 530	ok, wait. you guys are telling me that if i let my yorkie jump on/off the furniture it leads to arthritis?? or is it for the smaller yorkies?

10-09-2005, 08:38 AM	#23
Joy 1 Chloe's Mommy Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,016	Yes, from what I have read, all Yorkies do have a tendency to get arthritis later in life. Some even a little sooner, so we have to protect them as much as we can. I hve pillows around the couch in our family room and Chloe jumps onto them. They are soft so it doesn't put force on her legs. She has already hurt her leg once just by running to fast and tripping over a rock!! So now, we have to really watch her, even when playing.