Yes, the stairs are carpeted. I have watched her go down at least 25 times today, no exaggeration..she will do it without a falter, as long as I am right behind her telling her how smart she is, lol. If I go downstairs (3 story house) she looks for me by going UP the other flight of stairs. Then just sits on the landing until I come up.
I actually took the gates away because I was afraid it would be too dangerous at this point to leave them, since she's able to push/pull or climb them..falling from that at the top of the stairs would be the worst. Thats why I'm actually teaching her how to go down. I even put her toys on a step for incentive. She's not a tiny little puppy. Last week she weighed 10 lbs..I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if she gained weight!! She's also got longer legs then my Shih Tzu's did and they always ran up and down. She'll get it. Meanwhile, I'm skipping my regularly scheduled workout, haha..except for puppy walks
Have a great day!!