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 over 8 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 over 8 years ago
Fred you need a ramp…..
JeanPierrefromuptheroad over 8 years ago
Fred is looking a little ’ear’itable!
Chris Kenworthy over 8 years ago
Ouch! Worse than tripping on shoelaces! You have my sympathy, Fred.
neverenoughgold over 8 years ago
I wonder if backing down would work better?
mggreen over 8 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 over 8 years ago
I have never heard of “sleep stairs”. Is this a British thing or do they have them in North America?