My Mum’s Bassett, Jodie, learned to twist her head left and right opposite direction of her leading foot. Smart dog! Never had the problem. First of all, dogs known as the “Foot Stool” variety; Bassett, Dachshund, Corgi, e.t.a.l. (think “long little doggie”), shouldn’t be allowed access to staircases. Their spine can be damaged by the flexing motion caused by their going down stairs.
GrimmaTheNome about 9 years ago
Fred needs to do what my dachshund does – go down so fast that his ears stream behind well out of the way of paws.
juicebruce about 9 years ago
Fred you need a ramp…..
JeanPierrefromuptheroad about 9 years ago
Fred is looking a little ’ear’itable!
Chris Kenworthy about 9 years ago
Ouch! Worse than tripping on shoelaces! You have my sympathy, Fred.
neverenoughgold about 9 years ago
I wonder if backing down would work better?
mggreen about 9 years ago
My Mum’s Bassett, Jodie, learned to twist her head left and right opposite direction of her leading foot. Smart dog! Never had the problem. First of all, dogs known as the “Foot Stool” variety; Bassett, Dachshund, Corgi, e.t.a.l. (think “long little doggie”), shouldn’t be allowed access to staircases. Their spine can be damaged by the flexing motion caused by their going down stairs.
Bandusia15 about 9 years ago
I have never heard of “sleep stairs”. Is this a British thing or do they have them in North America?