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Originally Posted by Britster  Quite the opposite usually occurs---when a dog is cooped up indoors, they tend to door dart because they want to get outside sooo bad. A dog that is outdoors and walked often won't have as much of a desire to do so because they know they know they are going to get to do it without having to dart out. Teaching a stay command is fairly simple and will help with door darting. But I agree, a gate at the front door is always a GREAT prevention tool! |
Agreed. Or, just make sure that leash is attached before you open the door. He will eventually know that he will go out when he sits so you can attach the leash. They catch on really quickly - Rocco was sitting and waiting at 4 months.