I have a doggie door but it took a lot of training to get Buster to use it. He didn't like the flap. It took a while but we worked with him every day. If they need to go out in the middle of the night they always wake us up. It's almost like they are afraid of the dark, but that's a good thing. As far as your dog flinching and acting scared, Buster is almost three and he still does it. He is only 4 pounds and I would flinch too if I saw some size nines headed my way. No matter what, pooping in the house, flinching, mine are with me for life.
__________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie  |