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08-03-2015, 09:36 AM
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Dog wont use the stairs in 5'er
The dog wont go up the stairs on our 5'er, has anyone put backing or carpeting on the stairs successfully and how did you adhere it?
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08-03-2015, 09:39 AM
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My Weiner dog won't go up the stairs but will go down them. I've been thinking of putting something on our stairs also. Can someone show us pics of what you may have put on the stairs.
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08-03-2015, 12:27 PM
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We had a similar issue in our house - one of our dogs just couldn't get the hang of going down a half-flight of stairs with ceramic tile. We got carpet runner from HD, trimmed to fit each tread and adhered with double-sided tape. Its still there doing well even now after the dogs are gone (and we're getting older).
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08-03-2015, 12:36 PM
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Interesting, my Wiener dog will go up the stairs but not down which is good as she wont just run out the door when i leave the door open.
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08-03-2015, 02:28 PM
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08-03-2015, 02:57 PM
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I was talking about the stairs on the inside. Guess I'll get some carpet and use double sided stick tape to hold it in place.
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08-04-2015, 12:29 PM
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I have one mini Schnauzer who will go up and down and another that only goes down. I did install stair rugs on the steps which is helpful for the dogs and helps keep some of the dirt outside.
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08-04-2015, 12:53 PM
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Camping world also makes indoor step carpets. They have adhesive backs. Come in flat and also ones that curve over the edge of step.
Nice tweed colors like oatmeal and toast
We use an adjustable height step aerobic step to help our little guys get in the door too. makes a nice platform to get a running start
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08-04-2015, 12:57 PM
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When we had a 5'er, my shih tuz would go up but not down, I tried to make her, the poor little dog did a face plant. We got a motor home she goes up and down the steps all the time now, I'm not sure that the difference is.
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08-04-2015, 02:45 PM
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PetSmart sells these: Search Results
We use one with our older dog but he likes a rug on the ramp. If I don't have to lift his 80 pounds, then I'm happy. Good luck!
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08-04-2015, 04:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mud yapster
I was talking about the stairs on the inside. Guess I'll get some carpet and use double sided stick tape to hold it in place.
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The link I provided is for interior steps.
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08-04-2015, 06:07 PM
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If I got one of ChipBruce's pet ramps, I'd have to retrain DW.
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08-04-2015, 06:20 PM
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Our Bearded Collie, Freddie, is now almost eleven years old and no longer likes steps or getting in and out of the back of a SUV. We bought a folding ramp for him and it is working just fine. Between it and his thyroid meds he thinks he is a puppy again.
Our smaller dogs prefer the ramp over steps as well so we often have a "dog jam" at the ramp while Freddie tries to herd everyone in...
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08-04-2015, 06:24 PM
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Well ccondos it would be better on your back than picking the DW up and carrying her upstairs! Positive reinforcements and lots of treats may be the ticket. And one of those clickers. Especially the clicker.
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08-04-2015, 08:40 PM
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I bought some carpet at Lowes, cut to fit the steps and glued it down with Contact Cement. After almost 2 years it has not come loose.
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08-05-2015, 01:30 AM
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Our cat has no problem ;up or down it's me that has trouble !!
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08-05-2015, 04:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rclogg
The dog wont go up the stairs on our 5'er, has anyone put backing or carpeting on the stairs successfully and how did you adhere it?
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Assuming these are the external steps, are there little holes in the surface of the steps?
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08-05-2015, 06:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChipBruce
PetSmart sells these: Search Results
We use one with our older dog but he likes a rug on the ramp. If I don't have to lift his 80 pounds, then I'm happy. Good luck!
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Those are some nice ramps,,,
I made a ramp much like those a few years back when our Bichon got to old to climb the 2 steps back into the house !!! She like many dogs would go up the basement steps,,, but would not go down !!!
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08-05-2015, 06:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kandl
Assuming these are the external steps, are there little holes in the surface of the steps?
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I would sure hate to see a dog get a nail caught in one of those small holes !!!
Better cover with carpet or something !!!
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