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2.5 years ago I purchased a standard poodle from an animal shelter. This poodle is male and was rescued from a puppy mill, they tell me he was a stud. When I got him home he was not house broken (of course), could not cllimb stairs, did not know how to play with people or other dogs and was afraid of men. I was told they did not know his age. But he was jet black and now 2.5 yrs he is silver and black. So I am guessing he was less than 1 year of age and not a stud, although he does have a number tatoo in his ear. Anyways, he is a wonderful dog but is to bouncy. When he comes into the house we open the door and he will almost knock us over getting in. If I am with him outside I make him sit at the door while I go in and then give him the command he can come in and he is doing very well with this. If we go up any set of stairs he is likely to knock us over if we are not careful. I have never had a dog like this and do not know how to help him. He is kind and loving and totally devoted to me. Please does anyone have any suggestions? Tina