A better alternative to dog steps and ramps

Every dog we’ve loved has refused to use dog steps and ramps. They are usually wobbly, a pain in the butt to operate, and take up a lot of extra space. The woman on Etsy who decided to make what she needed is a genius. Pro tip: get in the habit of using assistive props like this before your dog needs them. Dogs are not exempt from repetitive stress injuries. UPS and police forces research and implement OT solutions to decrease risk of workers comp claims when their employees are constantly getting in and out of cars; it makes sense to me our dogs can definitely benefit from a similar risk management mindset.

Related: if you have the same issue inside your house and/or are allergic to ugly pet furniture, do what we do! We have ottomans and daybeds EVERYwhere in our house for the dogs. They’re like a shorter “step” that makes it easier to get up on sofas and beds.