Pirate can't get up on our bed without help. You see a flash of ears and
feet and then you hear a thump as he hits the floor . So we need to get
something to help him up.

But our bedroom is very small. I dont' think it will support a big set of
doggie steps.

I was thinking of an ottoman. I'll bet you I could find a nice ottoman
somewhere for not too expensive.

the other idea is to craft some sort of crate/step combo out of wood with a
carpet finish. My husband is a carpenter and could build this in his sleep,
but i know it will take a while for him to get started because he is anal
retentive that way.

other suggestions?

BethInAK wrote:
Pirate can't get up on our bed without help. You see a flash of ears
and feet and then you hear a thump as he hits the floor . So we need to
get something to help him up.

Ottoman is good. Probably available at a second hand shop, too.

other suggestions?

A firm sofa seat cushion (from a defunct sofa, but you could
probably find one at an upholstery shop) sufficed for our
chihuahuas for several years, until they got old and arthritic
enough that we didn't want them jumping OFF the bed. It had the
advantage that you could slide it under the bed when it wasn't in
use.

FurPaw

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"FurPaw" wrote in message
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BethInAK wrote:
Pirate can't get up on our bed without help. You see a flash of ears and
feet and then you hear a thump as he hits the floor . So we need to get
something to help him up.

Ottoman is good. Probably available at a second hand shop, too.

Yup. or craigslist.

other suggestions?

A firm sofa seat cushion (from a defunct sofa, but you could probably find
one at an upholstery shop) sufficed for our chihuahuas for several years,
until they got old and arthritic enough that we didn't want them jumping
OFF the bed. It had the advantage that you could slide it under the bed
when it wasn't in use.


its a pretty tall bed, so maybe not tall enough. But might be worth a try.
Free experiment!

BethinAk said
Pirate can't quite make it on to the bed without some help.......
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Beth, I am not sure how high your bed is and how much spring, Pirate has
in his step, but how about an inverted milk crate for now. I know it
may not go with your decor It also will likely need to be placed away
from your bed a bit and secured somehow, just a thought....


Be Free.....Judy

"BethInAK" wrote
in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

Pirate can't get up on our bed without help. You see a flash of ears
and feet and then you hear a thump as he hits the floor . So we need
to get something to help him up.

When Moogli was little, and hadn't figuredo ut how to get up, I kept and
old woolen sock by my side of the bed. If he got off the bed (or was pushed
off the bed), I would throw downt he sock, he would bite it and do a sort
of reverse-rappel up the side of the bed.

--
Marcel and Moogli

Terri wrote:

I'm thinking with his longer body he may need two of them to
negotiate his way up.

Definitely -- our corgi-terrier mix is too long to use the one-step
footstool, although she uses this one okay:

http://www.nextag.com/Rubbermaid-Two...7AAF81E1D0CA18

or http://tinyurl.com/378pyz if you do TinyURL.

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work with excellence.

"Marcel Beaudoin" wrote in message
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"BethInAK" wrote
in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

Pirate can't get up on our bed without help. You see a flash of ears
and feet and then you hear a thump as he hits the floor . So we need
to get something to help him up.

When Moogli was little, and hadn't figuredo ut how to get up, I kept and
old woolen sock by my side of the bed. If he got off the bed (or was
pushed
off the bed), I would throw downt he sock, he would bite it and do a sort
of reverse-rappel up the side of the bed.

LOL. Pirate is a bit too heavy in the butt for this method but thank you for
the mental picture.

"Terri" wrote in message
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"BethInAK" wrote in
:

Pirate can't get up on our bed without help. You see a flash of ears
and feet and then you hear a thump as he hits the floor . So we need to
get something to help him up.

But our bedroom is very small. I dont' think it will support a big set
of doggie steps.

I was thinking of an ottoman. I'll bet you I could find a nice ottoman
somewhere for not too expensive.
Hm. I don't know how small is very small but Taffy can't get up on
mine either. I've got a cedar chest at the end of the bed with a
quilt on it for purchase and that's what she propels herself up on first,
then the bed. But the cedar chest doesn't slide under the bed.


the other idea is to craft some sort of crate/step combo out of wood
with a carpet finish. My husband is a carpenter and could build this in
his sleep, but i know it will take a while for him to get started
because he is anal retentive that way.

I've seen some fairly nice designs with the steps going up, then
around so as to make for a fairly small footprint in small rooms.
(I'm not grasping the word I want at the moment.)

other suggestions?
How about one of those plastic non-skid footstools? Perhaps two
put together? They're light and have the advantage of stacking
to put away during the day.
I'm thinking with his longer body he may need two of them to
negotiate his way up.


We have two for monk - Different heights though. Maybe we can try it.
Thanks!

"Judith Althouse" wrote in message
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BethinAk said
Pirate can't quite make it on to the bed without some help.......
--------------------------
Beth, I am not sure how high your bed is and how much spring, Pirate has
in his step, but how about an inverted milk crate for now. I know it
may not go with your decor It also will likely need to be placed away
from your bed a bit and secured somehow, just a thought....


Maybe i could sew a nice cover on the milk crate!! Great idea!

"Beth In Alaska" wrote :
"Marcel Beaudoin" wrote:
When Moogli was little, and hadn't figuredo ut how to get up, I kept
and old woolen sock by my side of the bed. If he got off the bed (or
was pushed
off the bed), I would throw downt he sock, he would bite it and do a
sort of reverse-rappel up the side of the bed.

LOL. Pirate is a bit too heavy in the butt for this method but thank
you for the mental picture.

What kind of pirate can't swarm up the rigging?!?