Given all these scenarios, you have to provide your pet dog decent dog steps on several areas at home where he needs it the most:

The living room:

This is for a pet dog who likes to watch TV with you on the couch as he lies on your lap. When he is no longer able to do that because of his arthritis, it may lead him to a deep depression, so attach a set of dog steps on one end of your couch and make him feel assured that everything is the same as before.

Near the window:

To look out the window, observing his friends from the neighbors, might be one of your dog's favorite past time. Doing so will be harder for him as he gets older and heavier. You can help him enjoy this simple pleasure daily by setting up dog steps near your window for him to climb on and still get to watch the road, his dog friends, or the children playing. This can also help him guard your place when he has to.

Near the bed:

This is for a pet dog that likes to snuggle close to his master, particularly when it gets too cold to stay on his doghouse or the cement floor. He may find it more difficult as he gets older. So place a set of dog steps firmly on the one side of the bed, for him to climb on.

Near the car:

This is for your constant travel companion. When it becomes a nightmare for him to jump into your SUV, you have to make it easier on him, by providing him dog steps. By then you won't have to lift him every time he has to go down during stopover.

Dog steps are not just gifts for your pet dog. It is a investment for his health and therefore both of your happiness.