[header] How to help a dog overcome its fear of stairs [title] Change the texture of the stairs. [step] Your dog may be afraid of the surface material of the stairs in your home. If this is the case, you can try to change it up so your dog can feel more comfortable. 
If you have uncarpeted stairs, consider adding carpet squares or another kind of surface gripping product to the stairs. [substeps] Dogs can easily slip on stairs made out of wood, marble, or tile.