[MsDemeanor]

My large dog is getting up there in years, and my house has tons of stairs. I swear by the Ruffwear Harness. Originally designed for taking dogs on rough trails where they might need to be retrieved from a fall or lifted over rocks or trees, it's become a favorite among pet owners with disabled dogs. It straps securely around the dog, so she won't slip out, and has a sturdy handle on the back. I can lift my 70 pound dog off the ground by the handle. We use it to help her up and down the stairs - no falls, no injuries.

It might not seem cheap, but compare it to the cost of taking a dog injured from a fall to the vet and it's suddenly very cheap.