How To Stop Your Dog From Running Out The Front Door

In order to do this hold a treat in your hand.

How to stop your dog from running out the front door.

Lucy bum rushes the door and when she gets outside she plays a maddening game of keep away while we run around looking silly. I had to figure out how to get lucy to stop running out the door and fast. Then hold your hand a few inches above your dog s nose which will make your dog lower itself onto its butt. For more details check out how to teach your dog polite.

Walk your dog to the front door. To train your dog from running out of your house start by teaching it the sit command so it will sit whenever you need to open the door. When you can open the door all the way take one step through stop turn around and face your dog. When your dog chooses to back away from the door click or say yes close the door and then give your dog a treat.

Wait a few seconds click then return and treat. Train the dog to get back from the door. If you have a runner like i do give these training tips a try to keep him from scooting out the door every chance he gets. Most likely your dog tried running out the door even with that 2 inches of room.

When your dog is solid with you walking out the door and doesn t run out the front door occasionally invite him to go out ahead of with or after you by using a release cue such as free. Reward him with a small treat when he backs away from the door. Wait for your dog to settle down. If your dog tries to rush out the door wait until she stops and click treat.

Continue to practice with your dog leashed by slowly opening the front door a bit wider. When you give the command quickly shuffle your feet forward into the dog s space. Stand near the door with the dog and tell him get back as you open the door. Be sure the leash is attached to them but you won t need to hold it.

Just let it drag. Dog training tips.