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<DIV><FONT size=4>Well we had Honey at the chiropractor today, her second visit
this week, and she is good to go. Her back legs were terrible wobbly, and
sometimes she would just plop down the steps. Dr. told us one of the hardest
things on bassets or any long backed dog, are the steps. It puts a strain
on their spine, so we finally finished making a ramp on the back steps for the
girls.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>The first time they were a little leary, they poked their head
thru their door, and then backed up. Didn't take much to bribe them, a
little cookie did the trick, now they go in and out just like before, but
without the jarring. We also had to put up some lattice, so they wouldn't cheat
and use our steps again.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>To make it not slippery at all, I bought those things you put
on steps, they are super sticky on the back, so they won't slip off, and they
have a texture to them, so they have good traction. Now the only thing is,
when they come out, man, they want to run cuz they don't have to worry about the
steps.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>(think I will make a sign and put it inside their tunnel,
"Slow") haha! So,so far, so good. I am all in favor of doggie doors, with
3 bowsers, there just isn't any easier way to go.................sorry for
blabbing so long.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Barbie and her bowsers with a ramp now...........(not to
mention we have a ramp in front of every single chair and couch, in the
house)</FONT></DIV>
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