Our little guy is getting on. He is about eleven, and a poodle/maltese cross. He is healthy and happy and still playful. He is quite small, about 14 pounds.
He is feeling hesitant about jumping up as he has taken a couple of spills when he misses the target. He doesn't quite make it and falls off. I have a new recliner chair and he has always liked to sleep on the leg support, between my lower legs and feet. It is higher than my old chair.
He will allow you to pick him up but he really wants to do it himself.
I tried a set of doggie stairs and he would not go near it. But I noticed he jumped first to my huge document briefcase, and the to the couch I was sitting on. It seemed easy for him.
I have looked at foam squares but am unsure as they may be too soft for him to jump from.
Has anyone thought up some magic doggie step that is not a huge set of plastic stairs, but more compact and portable? I really want to help him boost his confidence.
Thank you.