Doggy Steps.

I keep seeing the commercial for Doggy Steps. I'm not sure if many of you have seen this commercial... It tends to play late at night. The fact that I repeatedly see it is troubling. Something is wrong with my TV viewing habits. I shouldn't fit into their target demographic?!?!

The existence of these steps both amuses and perplexes me. I am a dog person. However, the idea of encouraging your dog to join you on the couch and/or your bed with MORE ease is slightly disturbing.

Apparently some dogs need to be taught how to use the steps:

Q: How do I teach my dog to use Doggy Steps?

Here some helpful hints that you could try to get your dog accustomed to using his/her new Doggy Steps!

• Place the Doggy Steps on a stable, non-slippery floor.

• Be sure the Doggy Steps are placed firmly against the object you would like your dog to climb.

• Place a couple of your dog’s favorite treats on the bottom step of the Doggy Steps. Allow your dog to take the treats off the step.

• When your dog is comfortable taking the treats off the bottom step, place a couple more treats on the second step. Again, allow the dog to take the treats off the step and become comfortable stepping onto the bottom step.

• Continue to place treats on each step, and then onto the bed or sofa, until your dog walks up the steps confidently.

These simple techniques will reward your dog in a positive manner and make him/her very comfortable using the Doggy Steps. You can also use these same techniques to train your dog to go down the steps. Simply do the exercise in reverse order. Be sure to lavish praise on your dog when he/she uses the Doggy Steps correctly!

from www.doggysteps.com