Does your dog push to get out the front door or run straight out without your permission? This can be a very dangerous situation and can lead to your dog being hit by a car, running away and many other unwanted situations. It is very important that you teach your dog to sit and wait at the front door, or any threshold, until you give permission for the dog to enter or exit.
Any threshold means any door or doorway that your dog may need to go in or out of. This could be a car door, front or back door to your house, or any room in your house that has a door that you want your dog to respect the boundaries.
This is a fairly simple training technique that teaches your dog not to move forward without your permission and teaches them restraint and respect. The training involves teaching your dog that when it moves forward towards an open door, the door closes, which restricts access to an area that the dog wants. It also teaches that good things, such as going out of the house, getting out of the car for walk etc is provided by you. Basic training such as sitting, waiting and eye contact before allowing movement forms a big part of this training.
It is highly recommended that this be taught as early as possible to avoid bad habit formation and not only provides a more structured way for your dog to interact with the outside environment but provides a far safer one. If you would like to known more about what this involves and get the right guidance for your dog, please contact us via the web form.