[cookieface]

We have a 9 1/2-month-old standard poodle. In the past few weeks, she has started jumping on and off our bed. Jumping up doesn't seem as though it is a problem, but I worry about jumping down - the bed is about 2 1/2 ft high and she lands (and slides across) a hardwood floor.

I try to prevent her from jumping, but am not always fast enough. Will jumping off the bed a few times a day (~2-3) cause damage? If so, we'll increase our vigilance and not allow her to jump down at all.

Thanks!

 

[cookieface]

Thanks. I do worry because she's still growing and I know that too much stress on young bones and joints isn't good.