Teach him to use one step at a time, just like you do too, dahh!!. Cover his eyes with one hand and with the other help him, such a way he can see only one step at a time, not the whole downfall which is what scares them such. One step in one direction, then sig sag in the other until he gets used to it. Never force him to run downstairs (you demo it first if you can). Best way is front legs first down, twist his body a bit side ways while walking into step, then repeat in the other direction.
@SareneANDme :) Luckily our Samoyed wasn't as nervous going down the stairs, I think it's easier to get them used to going upstairs so they get a feel for them. Now when we go up them she jumps up them 2 at a time O_O
Alot of people out there say puppies shouldn't use stairs until they are at least 6 months - 1 year. When Snow had her check up we mentioned this and the vet told us that stairs aren't really an issue, its only when it's flights of stairs :)
@SareneANDme I didn't see her once attempt to pull the puppy down the stairs, she merely blocked him from going to the side with her hand which could be because the puppy could fall down or so that he wouldn't walk into the wall :)
What a awesome little puppy. My westie is 9yrs and she still afraid to go up and down the stairs , she's even don't jump on or down the sofa our the chairs.
Teach him to use one step at a time, just like you do too, dahh!!. Cover his eyes with one hand and with the other help him, such a way he can see only one step at a time, not the whole downfall which is what scares them such. One step in one direction, then sig sag in the other until he gets used to it. Never force him to run downstairs (you demo it first if you can). Best way is front legs first down, twist his body a bit side ways while walking into step, then repeat in the other direction.
outwiththem 1 month ago
The greatest challenge of a dogs life, right here. After this it's smooth sailing, pooping, eating, and sleeping.
patio87 2 months ago
SOOO cute!! I have a westie and she looked just like that as a puppy!! :D
peaceluvforever1230 6 months ago
@SareneANDme :) Luckily our Samoyed wasn't as nervous going down the stairs, I think it's easier to get them used to going upstairs so they get a feel for them. Now when we go up them she jumps up them 2 at a time O_O
Alot of people out there say puppies shouldn't use stairs until they are at least 6 months - 1 year. When Snow had her check up we mentioned this and the vet told us that stairs aren't really an issue, its only when it's flights of stairs :)
Hehe cute puppy all the same :)
Caiyth 11 months ago
@Caiyth yeah you have right:).But just a tip from me to all of you!:)
SareneANDme 11 months ago
I have a westie. She used to be scared to go up and down stairs, too.
Starlover882 11 months ago
Be careful, he can tumble down the stairs and get seriously injured.
nobieberfvrr 1 year ago
@SareneANDme I didn't see her once attempt to pull the puppy down the stairs, she merely blocked him from going to the side with her hand which could be because the puppy could fall down or so that he wouldn't walk into the wall :)
Caiyth 1 year ago
your stressing him when you try to pull him down and all nosies.try to take a treat and his gonna pay attention to it and follow you!:)
SareneANDme 1 year ago
What a awesome little puppy. My westie is 9yrs and she still afraid to go up and down the stairs , she's even don't jump on or down the sofa our the chairs.
MrJoycecorr 1 year ago