[107barney]

I would avoid the jumping. If he isn't using the stairs to get off the bed, he should lose the privilege of being on the bed. Even with good training, they sometimes jump off. My dog was 11.5 when he jumped off the bed and tore a ligament which needed surgery. I think I would try some training to use the stairs down. Use something high value like chicken pieces and lure him down the stairs. Reward at the end. If he jumps, he should be told NO. Mine understand "use your stairs" and they do. Hopefully he will get better at this.