I used to think that dog steps were a ridiculous product, and I just could not understand why anyone would need them. But this is because my dog was still very young and healthy, and able to jump and climb. However, now that he has gotten older, and is a little less flexible in his back and hips, he does a lot less jumping. I have always let him sleep on my bed with me, and if I did not have dog steps, then I would have to lift the dog up every night, which causes him discomfort in his back and hips. Dog steps are the perfect solution to this problem, and I have a hard time to believe I used to think they were so stupid and useless. Anyone with a small-to-medium elderly dog or a very very small puppy could benefit from having carpeted dog steps somewhere in the home, either to give the dog access to your bed, or your sofa.