Originally posted by carrie:
<STRONG>I don't meant to be rude at all - but please do not ever force your dog onto stairs or rely on her "being possesive and snatching" toys, food or anything from you. It is asking for trouble!
Sorry.</STRONG>

Carrie,
You were not being rude, just caring and thoughtful on behalf of a dog that has been abused already and the added pressure of forcing the dog to do stairs is unnecessary. The advice you gave on getting the dog use to commands of SSSSSteady were excellent! I wish I had thought of it! LOL