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Question by LFM: Dog training tips please? How do you stop a dog from going up the stairs?
We just moved into our first house and we’ve been trying to train our 3yr old maltese/poodle to NOT go up to the second floor. He only ran up once and I chased him, carried him down. But since then he’s been pushing his luck by sleeping on the steps. First step, second step, this morning was the third step and just now he was on the fourth!

Are there any training tips to stop him? I don’t want a baby gate on the main staircase.

Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by Eno
He will only jump the baby gate.what breed is he? Get a trainer in or watch a video how to stop it.

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Question by Pratt Elissa: What are the basics of dog training? Rescue dog with training already? please read whole question?
I want to get a dog from the Humane Society and will opt towards an easily trainable dog and/or one who is already trained. If he is already trained, what will I personally have to do to so he responds to me? Also, what exactly are the things I would train him? Basically, if he listens to me and can understand the commands, he will be able to understand most of what I want him to do, right?

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Answer by Bobbie
I agree, there is an advantage to a dog that already has the basics down. That said, read about the types of dogs you may want and the ages, as well. Often the behavior of a dog will change after a couple of weeks at home…the shelter is not the most “normal” of environments. And there are certain ages a dog goes through, just like people. Puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, geriatrics. It might be nice to know what to expect.

Training Classes:
Also, I highly recommend training classes, even for experienced people and experienced dogs. I still take my dog from time to time for a refresher. It is really fun, I learn new stuff, she learns new stuff, we refresh old stuff, others learn stuff from us, we meet new people and dogs…the list goes on and on. Training class is really is a good experience all the way around.

The Basics:
A good book or two would help. An author recommendation is below. The basics are sit, stay, leave it, and walking nicely on a leash. With a book, you will get idea of other things, and if you have access to the training classes, you’ll get even more ideas. Training your dog is very enjoyable. They are so pleased to please you, and the teamwork is very bonding.

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Question by lenny: Question about dog training please help which obedience class do i take her to basic or intermediate?
My dog she knows how to sit and crawl and rollover but i can’t get her to stay or lay i want to take her to training but should i do the basic class or the intermediate and why?

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Answer by loveleighartist
I would talk to the trainer. They will be able to assess your dogs “knowledge” and guide you best. Good luck.

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How do I go about training our new family member and correcting their “accidents” and bad behaviors? Do I have to crate train them as well? It seems like everyone is these days but the one dog i previously owned, didnt need one and id like to keep it that way.

My dog she knows how to sit and crawl and rollover but i can’t get her to stay or lay i want to take her to training but should i do the basic class or the intermediate and why?