If your dog tries to rush out the door wait until she stops and click treat.
How to stop your dog from running out the front door.
Walk your dog to the front door.
Wait a few seconds click then return and treat.
Then hold your hand a few inches above your dog s nose which will make your dog lower itself onto its butt.
I had to figure out how to get lucy to stop running out the door and fast.
In order to do this hold a treat in your hand.
Wait for your dog to settle down.
When you can open the door all the way take one step through stop turn around and face your dog.
This could mean they back off or even.
Most dogs hate to be crowded and will back up.
Most likely your dog tried running out the door even with that 2 inches of room.
Lucy bum rushes the door and when she gets outside she plays a maddening game of keep away while we run around looking silly.
Just let it drag.
For more details check out how to teach your dog polite.
Dog training tips.
Stand near the door with the dog and tell him get back as you open the door.
Open the door just an inch or 2 and quickly shut it.
Be sure the leash is attached to them but you won t need to hold it.
Train the dog to get back from the door.
When your dog chooses to back away from the door click or say yes close the door and then give your dog a treat.
When you give the command quickly shuffle your feet forward into the dog s space.
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.