I need some advice on teaching my 5 month old, 55lb., lanky GSD how to go up and down steps.
First, let me say, we live in a one story house and there are no places nearby, to practice on.
I purchased a Booster Bath which has been great while he was smaller and I could lift him. But now.......!!!!!
So I purchased the steps that are made for the bath. They are sturdy and I have tried to teach him by putting them on the back of my low station wagon. I want to get him comfortable. He seems a little stressed. So I need to go SLOW.
Have you tried using a high value treat or toy and luring him up and down the steps? Or, since they're sturdy, possibly use them as part of a game of follow the leader (or combination of luring and game).
that sounds like a good idea. Maybe throw is favorite treat or toy on one step, and reward when he gets it off the step. Then work your way up. Make it a game, and act like it is the best thing in the world when he touches the steps. Or if he knows the touch command, use the steps as a touch plate and have him first learn to touch it with his nose, then one foot then another. sharon
I have tried twice using the food. The problem is, he is so large, he will put his his front foot on the stair but has a hard time with his rear ones and he ends up scrambling and scaring himself.
Yesterday, I just had him go up on the first and second steps(there are only 3). Then move away and do the same thing again. I treat, praise, use the treats on the steps. If I could just get him to get the rear legs comfortable on the step, that would be great!
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