My Gracie also used to try to rush the door when she was a puppy. She got out twice and I have to tell you I was thinking my heart was going to stop after getting her back. It is a terrifying experience to have your little one out there running like the wind! I started putting her on the leash whenever anyone unusual would come to the door. Repair people and visitors with kids meant Gracie was on the leash and not out of my sight. Even to this day I never allow the door to be opened unless I am holding her. She does not really rush the door anymore but she does love to have visitors and I don't want to take the chance that the door would be open long enough for her to slip out.
She also used to be a little thief. She would steal things off of end tables, out of closets and out of purses to name a few. I finally realized she really needed something to chew on. I do not believe in giving rawhide to dogs and I found out about bully sticks here. They have really solved the issue all together. She has a safe thing that she really loves to chew on and does not feel the need to steal things anymore.
You little cutie is just a typical youngster that requires all the puppy proofing you can possibly do for her. |