Mo is afraid to jump off the couch, but has done so when very excited. He just started using the little steps to go down though, so hopefully, this will keep him from getting hurt. He still won't go down the stairs to get downstairs though, but I am not encouraging him to do so as I like keeping him contained to one floor of the house right now for his own safety. I think a ramp is a cool idea too. Unfortunately, my husband is not handy. SHHSHHH Don't tell him I said that.