At What Age Can Lab Puppies Climb Stairs

Avoiding steps and stairs. One study has shown that puppies climbing stairs at an early age were more likely to develop hip dysplasia. So it is a sensible precaution to carry your small puppy up and down steps. Most experts recommend you don’t teach or encourage dogs to jump until they have stopped growing and this seems a sensible precaution.

At what age can lab puppies climb stairs. I remember reading recently, a suggestion that puppies should be carried up and down stairs until a certain age. Last night, Muddy ran past me while in his pit/poop area and climbed up the 3 stairs onto the deck. Fear of Stairs. Many a puppy finds stairs daunting, especially small-breed puppies and especially steep stairs. This should come as no surprise if you compare the height of the puppy with the height of the riser; now imagine being that small and looking down a flight of a dozen stairs. It must be like looking over the edge of a cliff. What Age Can Puppies Climb Stairs Safely? In most instances, a healthy puppy should not be introduced to stairs until he is at least 12 weeks old. However, for some large dog breeds like the retriever, Labrador, Staffordshire terrier, and some shepherd dogs you should wait a lot longer. The same study showed that puppies that had to climb stairs on a regular basis during the same period were at increased risk of HD.. I have a 5month old lab. Shes very tall for her age (her shoulders stand approx 54cm from the ground). Shes actually the same size as my 11year old choc lab! Shes always full of energy.

When teaching a puppy to climb the stairs, always start at the bottom of the staircase. Photo: IONclad How to Teach Your Puppy to Climb the Stairs. Two of the most important things you need for teaching your puppy to climb stairs: patience and a confident attitude. Your pup will be looking to you and your responses to decide whether they think something is safe or not. mmelindt When my lab was little he used to crash out at 7pm - he slept loads - that does decrease as they get older. I think because they grow so quickly they really need their sleep. I wouldn't worry. romana for jumping up there are two things you can do - one is to turn away immediately and ignore - can take a while but does work. Many times, the dog is racing up the stairs and back down again while the owner is attempting to climb the stairs. It’s also not uncommon to see a dog jumping in excitement while a pet parent clambers up or down the stairs. Still other dogs run ahead and then pause to look back, blocking the stairs. It is strongly recommended that you keep your puppy away from the stairs and steep drops, as running up and down stairs can damage a puppy's delicate growth plates, causing long term damage. Even jumping off chairs, sofas and beds can cause unnecessary damage, and puppies are best kept off these.

Climbing stairs at his age can play havoc with his joints and hips. He needs to be 6 months at least before he attempts to climb stairs - then there'll be no stopping him! Source(s): Golden Retriever Breeder 37 yrs experience Own 10 Goldens & 1 Rescue Springer The exact age at which your pup will be able to navigate stairs will depend upon her size, and the height and number of the steps she'll need to climb. Age Range Your puppy may able to handle a short step or two from the day he joins your family at about 8 to 10 weeks of age. I live in a second story apt. building with my pup and I was wondering at what age is it safe for a puppy to use the stairs? My pup is about 4 months old (lab/collie/chow ? mix ~20lbs) -I have always carried her down the single flight of stairs but recently she is wanting to go her self and she is getting a bit heavier. I know that walking up/down stairs can damage the puppy's muscles or. Sometimes it's difficult to avoid stairs, and eventually puppies get too heavy to safely carry up and down stairs. I'd gate off stairs with a baby gate. Once your pup gets to the point where they can walk on lead calmly and in a co-ordinated way then I'd teach your pup to walk up and down the stairs slowly, on lead, pausing a lot on the way down.

Can Great Danes go up and down stairs? From a physical standpoint, Great Danes are well equipped to go up and down stairs. However, as puppies they will need additional practice to learn the coordinated movements of going up and down. Doing so will also socialize them to not be afraid of stairs when they are too large to carry. Re: What Age Can Puppies Go Up/Down Stairs? Maggie is almost 15 weeks and has been going up and down stairs since she was 11 wks. We live in a 3 level house with a downslope backyard which also has steps and 3 steps off of the front porch. Labrador puppies can climb stairs around 4 or 5 months old. At this age, the puppies are old enough to safely navigate them without falling. Going up and down stairs at this age will not cause hip dysplasia. Climbing stairs too soon, however, can exacerbate the condition if it is already there. It is a popular misconception that climbing stairs. Hi all, More questions about the 'rules' about puppies running, climbing and jumping. Apparently their bones will become damaged if they climb stairs or run or jump up, I understand they are young and they are still forming.... but how can you stop a puppy jumping about, or running ( when they have a maddie ) I also have stairs down to the back garden....