How to train your dog not to rush the door?
Berneice Kassulke
2025-07-23 05:24:51
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To train your dog not to rush the door, it’s a good idea to teach your pooch to wait patiently so you can leave the house calmly – this is much safer for both of you than rushing outside. With lots of practice your dog should begin to automatically wait at every doorway, and when getting out of the car too, making life much more relaxing for everyone. Go and stand by the door With your dog on lead and ready to go out, stand by the closed door and wait for your dog to show calm behaviour. Reward them for calm behaviour with a favourite treat. Place a hand on the door handle. If your dog remains calm, reward them with a treat straight away so they know this is a good way to behave. Open the door just a small way to begin with. Give them a treat for waiting patiently, as long as they’re calm. If they pull ahead to get through, gently close the door and wait for them to be calm before starting again. Continue to reward them for good behaviour. Over time and repetition, they’ll learn that they get to go outside if they’re calm and quiet.
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