5 Simple Ways To Make Your
Home More
Dachshund-Friendly
Your little sausage may love your home.
But is your home made for those tiny legs
and that long body?
By Claire Whitfield
Dachshund Owner and Contributor
Small changes can make a big difference.
From safer floors to gentler climbs, these simple tips can help you Dachshund live a happier, more comfortable life at hom.
Many Dachshund owners choose stairs or ramps to turn big jumps into safe.
Easy steps.
Many Dachshund owners choose stairs or ramps to turn big jumps into safe.
Easy steps.
Dachshunds are funny little dogs.
They are brave. They are stubborn. And they often think they are much bigger than they really are.
That means they may run, climb, jump, and chase without giving it a second thought.
But look at your home from their point of view.
Slippery floors.
Tall beds.
High couches.
Big jumps.
Things that seem normal to us can be a much bigger task when your legs are only a few inches long.
The good news?
You do not need to change your whole house.
A few small changes can make everyday life easier for your sausage dog.
Here are 5 simple places to start.
Simple #1
Give Them More Grip On Slippery Floors
Smooth floors can be tricky for tiny paws.
Add rugs or runners to the places they use most.
Their bed to the kitchen.
The couch to the door.
The bedroom to the hallway.
A little more grip can help your Dachshund move around with more confidence.
Quick tip
Make sure rugs do not slide around. A non-slip backing can help keep them in place.
Simple #2
Keep Your Sausage Fit, Not Round
Extra weight means their little body has more weight to carry around. keep an eye on treats, meals, and daily movement.
Regular walks and suitable exercise can also help keep them active and strong.
Ask your vet if you're not sure what a healthy weight looks like for your dog.
Simple #3
Look At Your Furniture From Their Point Of View
Your couch may not look tall to you. But to your Dachshund, it's a bug climb.
Ask yourself: how do they get up there?
And how do they get back down?
Simple #4
Count How Many Times They Jump In One Day
On the couch. Off the Couch. On the bed. Off the bed. Back up. Back down. It adds up fast.
Dachshund health guidance recommends being careful with high-impact jumping and repeated stair use.
Look for jumps around the home that don't need to be jumps.
Simple #5
Give Them Another Way Up And Down
Your Dachshund should not have to give up the couch just because you want to cut down on big jumps.
After all, where else are they supposed to supervise the whole family?
Instead, you can give them another route.
A ramp or a set of pet steps can help turn the trip to the couch or bed into a climb instead of one big leap.
The important part is choosing something your dog will actually use.
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR?
A gentle way up
Very steep steps can still be hard for little legs.
Good grip
Very steep steps can still be hard for little legs.
A stable base
Very steep steps can still be hard for little legs.
The right height
Very steep steps can still be hard for little legs.
Enough room for their paws
Very steep steps can still be hard for little legs.
This is also why products made for small dogs can be worth looking at.
One easy option
Give Them Another Way Up And Down
The gentle 17° curve, seen from the side.
CloudPaws Comfort Stairs were made to give dogs an easier route to their favourite places.
Instead of tall, hard steps, they use a gentle 17° curved design.
The gentle 17° curve, seen from the side.
Walking up, instead of leaping up.
That means your Dachshund can walk up and down instead of making one big jump.
Walking up, instead of leaping up.
The stairs have a high-density memory foam core that feels soft and cushioned under their paws.
High-density memory foam core.
The non-slip base helps keep the stairs in place on common household floors.
Non-slip base helps keep them in place.
Most Importantly, They GIve Your Dog Something Simple:
Another way to get to the places they love.
The couch can still be their couch.
The bed can still be their bed.
And you spot can still somehow become their spot.
Another way to get to the places they love.
And the cover comes off and goes in the wash.
Which is helpful when you live with a sausage who likes finding mud.
Most importantly, they give your dog something simple:
Another way to get to the places they love.
The couch can still be their couch. The bed can still be their bed.
And your spot can still somehow become their spot.
They just have another way to get there.
Which Size Is Right For Your Dachshund?
CloudPaws Comfort Stairs come in different heights for different furniture.
Measure the height of the furniture your dog uses before choosing your size.
Then place the stairs where your Dachshund already likes to get up and down.
No big change to their routine. Just another route.
What Other Dachshund Owners Say
★★★★★
She used the stairs on day one
I put them next to the sofa and she worked it out straight away. No more launching herself off the edge.
— Hannah P.
★★★★★
Firm enough, soft enough
The foam does not collapse under his paws like the cheap steps we tried before.
— Marcus L.
★★★★★
The cover washing is a lifesaver
Muddy paws every walk. Cover comes off, in the machine, done.
— Priya S.
★★★★★
Nice in the living room too
Honestly looks like furniture, not a plastic pet thing.
— Tom R.
Your Dachshund Already Knows Where They Want To Be.
Designed to reduce the strain of jumping, CloudPaws Comfort Stairs help small, senior, and recovering dogs safely reach the places they love most.
Can I wash the cover?
Yes. It unzips completely and is fully machine washable. Cold wash, tumble dry low, back on in minutes.
Is the top step wide enough for her to turn around?
Yes. Each step is 40 to 41cm wide, enough room for a cat to comfortably turn, settle, or pause partway up.
Will it slide on my floors?
No. A full-width non-slip base grips hardwood, tile and carpet, so it stays exactly where you place it, even mid-stride.
Your Dachshund Already Knows Where They Want To Be.
Designed to reduce the strain of jumping, CloudPaws Comfort Stairs help small, senior, and recovering dogs safely reach the places they love most.
Elaine H.
Verified Customer
Our aging chihuahuas can now easily get on/off the couch and bed. They cottoned straight away.
Can I wash the cover?
Yes. It unzips completely and is fully machine washable. Cold wash, tumble dry low, back on in minutes.
Is the top step wide enough for her to turn around?
Yes. Each step is 40 to 41cm wide, enough room for a cat to comfortably turn, settle, or pause partway up.
Will it slide on my floors?
No. A full-width non-slip base grips hardwood, tile and carpet, so it stays exactly where you place it, even mid-stride.
