I agree with Erin and the critters Post #1, for the heal bitting up the stairs. The part about having him in a down stay until told to come up or down is best!Â
It’s kind of like when your going thru a door way, You first, then on command your pet. The more control the better. Plus we take adidas the rottie to my moms and her stairway inside and outside safely allows one at a time in either direction. So adidas only goes up or down after she is told when others are present.
 It is pretty cool when we have parties and she listens so well!
Now for the stealing when you see it happen do not chase! It becomes a game and when you follow your K9 it puts them in charge!
Find a favorite treat and say come and make baby kisses then show the treat let him smell it and say Release. You may have to take it out of his mouth the first few times but with enough times and tries you may end up with the best fetcher on the block!Â
Good luck,
Monica