 I have a runner also
Hi,
I'm new here but I know how you feel about the door problem. I won't open the door now unless I either am holding Gracie or I have put her on her leash. It only takes a second but it could save her life. She started dashing out the door and running full speed when she was about 6 months old. I have been taking her on more long walks now that it is better weather out and it seems to have helped with her love of the outdoors but I still make sure she is secure before any door opens. We had the cable guy at the house a few weeks ago and he was going in and out the door a few times. Somehow she managed to slip out without anyone seeing her. I thought she was safely shut in the bedroom with my daughter. Thank God the cable guy saw her and brought her back in. The thing is these dogs stay small and will always need extra protection. I am a firm believer in obedience training as it is another way to make sure my dog stays safe. |