Door Busters

Ever get knocked over by a doggie tornado? Just tell your dog it's time to GO and open your door! Chances are you will spinning around like a toy top when your dog goes blowing by!

Keep in mind "He who controls the door has the keys to the Kingdom". Regain control by being in charge of the doorway. You can slow down your dog's approach to the door by using a leash. The leash will help "put on the brakes". Walk your dog up to the door.

The second tool is YOU! Keep your back to the door and face your dog. Use your body to block the doorway and do not allow your dog to pass through until you give the A-OK. Make your dog sit. Practice having him stay in that position while you open up the door. If your dog moves tell him No and to Sit again. When you are ready, doesn't matter whether you go out first or send your dog through, your dog needs to wait until told to move.

I am adding a little video of the dogs I have here in training. Here is my cast: Jasper is the German Shepherd, Henry is the Red Fox Lab and Daisy is my Lovable Mutt. A lot of door work has already been practiced so I have now progressed to no leashes. They do a great job and now that the dogs know what to do and how to behave, we are all ready to Go.



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