Maggie has been very wary of steps on three legs. She bit it on our carpeted stairs 2 weeks ago, the first time she tried them. Not so good for her confidence, and she hasn’t gone near them since. Tonight as my son and his friend were upstairs watching tv, I heard Maggie hopping around near the bottom of the stairs. She wanted up, where the action was.
I put on her harness – she doesn’t really like it but it gives me a little confidence to be able to keep a hand on her just in case – and after some coaxing she bounded up the stairs almost as smoothly as before. She was as surprised as I was! The look on her face when she got up on our bed was priceless!!
I have no idea how we’re gonna get down those steep turn-of-the-century stairs later, but who cares?
Ok she’s not actually smiling here but she was super happy! Yayyyyy doggie in bed!!!!
YAAAAAAAAAY FOR .MAGGIE!!! Quite a victorious moment!!
And I do believe she IS smiling in that sweet picture!! Being able to climb those stairs and be with her human meant the world to her!
This is such a happy blog today! Thanks! We needed that!!
And yeah, as far as getting down thise stairs, you’re right, who cares!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Awe she looks so proud of herself! Yay for Maggie!
Linda & Max
They really are pleased with themselves when they accomplish something like this! The first time Nitro came down the stairs un-supervised you could tell he was so proud of himself! Yay Maggie!
Paula and Nitro
WOOOHOOO!!!! Rock and Roll Maggie, you DID IT!
Who can blame you, stairs are super scary at first but I can tell you’ll ace them in no time. Practice is all it takes …. and treats too!
Love you!!!
Awesome Pawesome Maggie! You are gonna be rockin’ those stairs in no time flat! One hop at a time grrrrlfriend!
xoxo,
Codie Rae and the Oaktown Pack
Thanks all – there’s something really great about being able to share these things with people who totally get it! Maggie was so proud of herself she was panting with excitement even after she was comfy in bed.
She opted for the couch tonight instead, and that’s OK too. 🙂