[Dailydrool] Reply to 'how do you get your Basset up on stuff?'

[Kirsten Jungert]

Our Lola is short and yes, chubby.  Not a good combination for heights.  We got 
tired and well, my back got realllllly tired of lifting her on to the couch and 
bed, so we also bought a 2 step stair for the couch and a 5 step stair for the 
bed.  She loves her little stairs and we get a kick out of how she walks up with 
with great attitude like - nothing will stop her now!  :)  We tried the ramp but 
the dogs want nothing to do with it, not even for getting in the van.  So, I 
take the 2 step stair with us and Lola uses them to get into the van.  


Before Lola, our Lady also had a hard time getting into the van.  She was fine 
with the couch and bed.  Someone designed a 'lady lift' for her since Lady was 
able to put her 2 front paws inside the van but not jump in.  The 'lady lift' 
was put around her back end so a strap was on the left side, right side and 
between her back legs.  Then, all I had to do was bring the straps together on 
top and lift her back in.  It was so simple and easy that I could almost do it 
with 1 hand if I needed to.  


Lola does have a 'lola life' too, but she is so low to the ground that by the 
time I put it on her, my back is already hurting so I may as well just lift 
her.  Thus, the stairs are great for her.  I bought the 2 step stair brand new 
on Ebay for $19. with free shipping.  


Hope this helps,

Kirsten
3 Bassets and a tall dog 


      
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