Oh, I don't know if he knows better unless you have gone through a pretty comprehensive training program with him about avoiding the open door. And still he may not understand in the sense that knowing implies and is just being obedient, if trained. I really do know in every sense not to eat junk food, lie to others and drive too fast but I have done/do them at times. Unless you pro-actively train your dog not to go near the open front door or physically prevent him from it, it is in his nature to want to get out there every time and explore that wonderful-smelling, energy-filled, exciting world. Canines love the outdoors and want to be there! And even a pro-actively trained dog has to be watched like a hawk around an open door to the world.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |