I feel you newproud. That is something to worry about. You gotta get a handle on that cuz you don't want your baby boy in the street.
I got so scared when that almost happened to me. I had to chase my boy outside. I can run faster than him but it was still scary.
My boyfriend likes to walk Harley without a leash but I won't let him. Yes Harley is a loyal dog and he'll follow you around like an infant but he's a puppy. He's got no attention span. He sees a passing butterfly and might chase it to Venezuela.
Like I said, I am no expert, okay?
But here's a suggestion to teach him not to run out of doors. Put a long leash and harness on him. Open the door.
Once he tries to run out jerk him back in as he's getting to an imaginary zone he can't pass. Tell him to stop or wait. If he does, treat. If not, no treat.
Keep doing this.
After a while he'll hesitate. It might take some time. Treat him in that hesitation and eventually he may stop all together.
He thinks... When I run for the door I get jerked back, that sucks. When I do not run for the door I get treats. I like treats. Now which should I choose.
Hmmmmmm....
Viva la treats!
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