How can I teach Zoe not to leave her toys on the stairs?

[sollersuk]

It wasn't a problem with my daughters as a) they could have things explained to them and b) they didn't follow me round clutching toys that they then dropped on the stairs. The item in question was a short section of knotted rope that she is very fond of, particularly when I throw it for her, and she often brings toys up in the hopes that I will

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[cuddyclothes]

I am so sorry that happened to you!!

My miniature pinscher, Fletcher, is extremely fond of chewing bones that end up with SHARP edges. The only way I've found to avoid stepping on them (and the screaming that ensues) is to pick them up and put them in a basket reserved for his toys and bones. It is a pain, and probably more problematic for you because you have a big dog. My advice, since I'm not a trainer, would be to have two baskets, one upstairs, one downstairs, that you put his rope toy, etc. in. You'd have to ask a professional dog trainer how to teach him not to leave his stuff on the stairs.

[randomstasis]

Oh, that's terrible! I hope you're walking better soon.
Do you think you could handle it kind of like paper training? I.e., whenever you find a toy on the stairs, drag her over, make a fuss about it and then do something she won't like, maybe put it on a high shelf where she can't get it? See if she makes the connection between your anger and the toy on stairs..