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Jar of peanut butter at the ready did wonders for ours.

One thing that freaked out our dog was the gap in the steps, not so much the stairs. On stairs where it was all solid, it was not a problem. Maybe start somewhere outdoors with just a handful of steps (in front of a building, nice and wide, at an angle).

Pro tip: also teach pup how to come down the stairs. I was so proud when I taught her how to go up the stairs and she figured it out. Problem was, she didn't know how to come down. She loved going up and thought it was a game, but would always cry for me to get her. This repeated for hours, lolz

Time — and carpeting helped our little one.

Lots of treats and showing them how to go up the stairs. It'll take a lot of time and patience. Really the first step is figuring out the treat that is a huge motivator for them. For millie its chicken, and peanut butter.

www.instagram.com/reel/DTDAmXd... or maybe the dog is a diva and wants something like this?

(mischief is wrapped a little too tight.) I had to bring her dog bed to class. She would come out to the floor, do her tasks, then retreat to her bed. But she did really well, longest stay in the class

Seriously, borrow another (friendly!) dog which can do it. They learn quickest from each other.

Are they hard stairs? I'd recommend getting pieces of carpet for the steps if they are. Also, it might just take time.

that’s such a considerate way to help your pup do it, thanks so much for sharing. i may have to do something similar for mine!

Bacon flavored popcorn

Lots of treats. Sometimes using a leash to help gently move forward towards the treats on the stairs can help. But don't over do that.

High value treats e.g. Cheetos, pieces of real bacon.

Treats and patience

Treats, and I definitely walked up and down the stairs on my hands and knees a couple times, to help him get the idea. Idk if it actually helped, but he certainly figured it out 😅😅 I think he was just tired of watching me make myself look like a fool, who knows 🤣