Bed Stairs for Bullies?

[RaRett]

We too have a very tall bed, so what I did, was built a simple box (Rectangle) that is 1/2 the distance high, and then we put fabric on top, stuffed it with an old comforter. So it looks like a cedar chest. VERY Simple to build, I am not a carpenter at all. Gizmo bounces up on 'the chest' and up onto the bed. Hershey does the same - I think its about 18 inches high or equivalent to 2 steps?

 

[Vicaroo1000]

My bed is very very tall, and Matilda is getting sooo unbelievably heavy to pick up!

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4033067&f=PAD/psNotAvailInUS/No
I'm thinking of purchasing these, but since they're online only, I'm not sure if they're sturdy enough for a full-grown bully.

Do you have any recommendations? Do your babies use doggie stairs?

I have a super tall bed like you. It would take two or three of those stair things stacked to get them up there.

 

[mabel lou]

Has anyone ever thought of applying rails to the side of the steps or possibly a ramp with rails on it. Also it would be perfect once the dog is on the bed or couch to then just lay it down and slide under bed until further use or you can just leave it out. But my brother who was disabled had a ramp built and they applied rails to it and I thought that would be a great idea for steps or ramp for a dog which I am going to have built for my doggie door when getting it.

 

[Dee J]

Steps or a ramp with rails would be great! I custom did the steps we had for our JRT's and they worked great for them, but just not so great for Brutus.... still being a puppy he is a little on clumsy side

 

[mabel lou]

My sister has a very very high bed and she has a dashund dog and her boyfriend applied the rails after meister decided to basically run fast and so I told her about the rail so meister wouldn't fall off and my girl when visiting did very well going up and down it once the rails were in place. Only one dog at a time though. My girl doesn't go up on my bed so I don't need them for the bed I will need a ramp with rails for doggie door I am getting (in and out) because I have a step and I don't want them to use doggie door an fall flat on their face so I came up with a doggie ramp with rails design just because of my brother ramp and how his dogs use it very well. Once it is done I will post pics and if I should get to my sisters house soon I will take pics of her steps with rails as well.

 

[Twice]

View attachment 29924Yes! I have them to let them get up on the couch! They got it right away......saved my back! They work great, and yes totally support them no prob ( mine weigh 52 and 54 lbs). This is a live shot! Sorry it is rotated.and geez I don't even have those ones you are thinking of....mine cost $25 and snapped together with a fleece cover over them. I have seen the ones you want in- store...they are totally sturdy, don' t worry View attachment 29924

I had those for Abby. Otis ate them

I was thinking about trying something like this for her next. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pup-Step-Plus-Pet-Stairs/17631211