he can go up fine, but theres nothing we can do to make him go down...he is a very big dog so we can't always pick him up. any suggestions?
2006-09-03 04:30:54 · 11 answers · asked by LED ZEP66 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh my god!!!!My dog is the same way....I thoought my dog was the only one like that....
I have a pure bred German Shepherd, so he's about 135 lbs. or maybe a little bit heavier. Whenever someone goes upstairs he follows, and has no problems getting up the stairs, but when a prson goes down, and he wants to follow he gets really scared. He cries and puts his 2 front paws on the first step down, but then canges his mind, and keeps crying, he does that for a little bit....
All we do is "support" him and tell him that everythings okay, and we put somethin soft and cushiony at the bottom of the stairs for him to "land" on. It helps a little bit, but we also encourage him by giving him treats everyhtime he comes down without complaining so much.
2006-09-03 08:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister found a stray pup (11 years ago!) who was petrified of stairs. Going down was always easier. A whole lot of patience is needed. Do NOT discipline! Chances are, he may have been abused and thrown down stairs for punishment. Time and trust will change his fear of going down. Start small. Don't expect this to happen in a short time span, it may takes months.
When I rescued my dog, she was scared of steps, too (still doesn't like them at 9 yrs old). Cement steps are fine, other steps I have put rubber mats on so she doesn't slip and therefore giving her a more secure feeling. I have also placed rug runners wherever there is no carpeting, since she hates non-carpeted areas. Be patient. Once he learns to trust you, he will slowly see how using the stairs is not a bad thing. Reward with positive reinforcement when he does use a stair - even if he only goes down one or two steps. Good luck.
2006-09-03 05:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many shelter dogs come from neglegent or isolating environments, so it's not unusual for them to react with fear when encountering something they're not used to.
To help your dog on the stairs, let him go to the top of the staircase with you. Then, very patiently, take one step down at a time with the dog. Put a hand on his collar and calmly but firmly escort him down just ONE step, then another, then another. Go slowly, so he can feel the firmness of the steps under his feet and has time to catch his balance. For every step down he successfully goes, give him a lot of praise and a little yummy treat. He'll learn that steps can be safe and fun!
2006-09-03 04:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 19:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use treats and gentle persuasion. Maybe this is the 1st time he has encountered stairs, and the down part is much scarier that the up part. Lots of praise!
2006-09-03 04:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by MC 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some animals are NOT able to go down steps. They are able to go up but not down. It is just in their make-up. I knew this but just reread it a few days ago but don't know where. Don't know if this would work but you might try one step at a time, then progress to two.???? Just a thought.
2006-09-03 04:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has fallen down the stairs a few times.
She refuses to come upstairs even if she is called.
We have a steep stairway--fifty five degree angle.
2006-09-03 04:37:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Entice him with bits of cheese and praise. Be persistent, and patient.
2006-09-03 05:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by flysilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
push him . . .
it's like a kid with water, you just have to push them in, they will never jump in on their own, so its up to you to FORCE them to do what they dont want to, once they fall in they will realized hey this wasn't that bad . . . .
or in your case, you will have a crippled doggy who has to ride around on a scooter because you were a cruel person and you pushed them down the stairs cuz some girl on yahoo told you it was a good idea and you actually listened
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2006-09-03 04:32:50 · answer #10 · answered by asd a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋