Originally Posted by
POPTOP
Poor baby. Rubber backed mats/runners live in our house. May not be a fashion statement but I don't care as long as the furkids had good footing.
You may need to try on different harnesses. I have a Ruffwear harness that both Melody and Mardi used and it did help. On the very hot and humid days, keep walks short and sweet. Maybe a few short walks instead of one long one. I did not leave the harness on all the time.
I've never stopped any dog from sleeping in the bed but I don't encourage it either. There comes a time when they cannot jump up and jumping down can have dire consequences.