Possibly the dog has had a bad experience with stairs in the past. Often all it takes is one traumatic event to create a permanent impression on a dogs mind. It should be possible to work through this by helping the dog climb stairs with a lot of encouragement from you. Help the dog feel safe and assure it that it is alright and that stairs are a good thing. Treats can help along with time and patience.
There could be many reasons why a dog is unable to climb steps anymore. The dog may have Arthritis or a bad hip. A vet will be able to determine the reasons why the dog can't go up stairs anymore.
they stay downstairs
To get a dog to go downstairs you should try and call it for a few days and if it dousent obey then you should Cary it down or smack it (VERY GENTLY) until it obeys you or just get the person with the loudest voice and that should work
Yes, a dog who has hip dysplasia can climb stairs if a hind leg is lame.
If the pool has stairs and the dog is smart enough, he or she will swim it's way. Otherwise you will have to intervene.
Stairs that are designed for small dogs to be able to climb up onto beds and furniture can be purchased from any number of pet supply stores. These pet supplies stores include Pet Smart, Walmart, and Tractor Supply.
Your dog may be chewing on the stairs because he is teething. If your dog is a puppy this is a likely cause. When you see the dog doing this, say no and give the dog something safe to chew on. Your dog may also be chewing on the stairs because he is bored. Try playing with the dog, and giving him interesting toys to play with.
If by 'average' you mean average in age, then the answer is 'yes.' Most dogs can learn to climb stairs without too much difficulty. However, for long-torso breeds like Dachshunds, it is really advisable not to encourage stair climbing. These breeds are much more vulnerable to spinal injuries. As your dog ages, you also need to keep an eye out for signs of arthritis and slowing down. Older dogs often need mobility assistance.
You could take your dog to a trainer.
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from shock
it is wen your dog stairs in the air, or it starts barking for no reson
My be the house is haunted or your dog is seeing stuff or you just stand at the top of you stairs and make the dog bark but most likely you house is haunted cause dog know when there is something wrong with your house
i am sory but i dont have a chose i dont want you anymore.