Really off-topic, I know, but that's so wrong mate :| OT: I wouldn't try and force her. One of my old dogs had a phobia of stairs, but mind you it was only a Jack Russell, so we could pick him up :P Anyway, forcing or tricking her might make her distressed, which could cause all kinds of troubles. Just let it go downstairs in its own time. Chances are it's just a little apprehensive and after learning to go down the stairs herself she won't feel so nervous again in the future. Well, that's what happened with my dog anyway.