Steps is a good idea, I don't know how his pride would handle it... I did jog the mattress a few inches to the side to expose a bit of box spring, so he could take the jump in two parts, but he'd have none of it -- while I was watching! This afternoon he's on the bed, on his favorite blanket, so I think he'll do that when I'm not around.

Just like he won't drink from his water bowl when he thinks I'm watching. Odd...