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Originally Posted by FirstYorkie  Once they get past the young puppy stage, I'm not sure that you can trust them totally with an open door. I'm all for training, but that's asking - and risking - alot.
In order to keep him safe, I'd either close the door, put a baby gate across the door, or keep him on a leash.
If you really want to train him to stay away from the door, clicker training would work well. Visit this website for all the basics: www.clickertraining.com. It's an awesome website. If you decide to go that route, let us know. Those of us who use clicker-training can suggest ways to go about it.
But, again, if you want to keep him 100% safe, you're going to have to use management in addition to training. |
Thank you for the response! I have to keep the door open, and people need to be able to walk in. I guess I just got kind of spoiled because for almost a year he hasn't gone out the door, kind of acted afraid to. But lately, I think he's gotten a little more brave and he's become more interested in other dogs. Oh well, I may have to keep him on a leash. I may also think about the clicker training. Anyone else have ideas?