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Teresa Ford · 08-22-2012, 07:52 AM

So Happy , I just have to Pee
This is a very common behavior. Most dogs out grow this. We use no eye contact, no touch, no pet, Until they sit. We also have a no dog area at the door. Most outside doors are 36 inches wide, so our dogs are taught to stay back 3 feet. This is the no dog area. We cue them with Back, Sit . All my family and friends know the rules.

Strangers are different story. I keep a spray bottle of water on a table by the door. I cue my pack with, Enough (Which means stop what they are doing like barking) Back, if a doggie comes into the no dog area. Sit and Stay. Then I answer the door. Hint I always lock the screen door when I am home. I don't want anyone to go pass that boundary uninvited. I rarely have to squirt anyone with the water. They know Back means back. Hope this helps.

08-22-2012, 07:52 AM	#7
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	So Happy , I just have to Pee This is a very common behavior. Most dogs out grow this. We use no eye contact, no touch, no pet, Until they sit. We also have a no dog area at the door. Most outside doors are 36 inches wide, so our dogs are taught to stay back 3 feet. This is the no dog area. We cue them with Back, Sit . All my family and friends know the rules. Strangers are different story. I keep a spray bottle of water on a table by the door. I cue my pack with, Enough (Which means stop what they are doing like barking) Back, if a doggie comes into the no dog area. Sit and Stay. Then I answer the door. Hint I always lock the screen door when I am home. I don't want anyone to go pass that boundary uninvited. I rarely have to squirt anyone with the water. They know Back means back. Hope this helps. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 08-22-2012 at 07:53 AM.