Whenever the doorbell rings, I don't rush to open it. First I tell Dutch to sit and she if can't sit still, then I pick her up. We are still working on sitting. You can also use members of your household to help train her by ringing the doorbell, tell her to sit and if she complys give her treat.
She should start associating the doorbell with sitting and getting a treat. This is how I am training Dutch and it seems to be working. She's at about 90%. For those times she just doesn't want to sit still. I just pick her up.
One more thing....I never, ever open the door until I know exactly where the little stinker is. Whoever rang the bell can wait a few minutes until I am sure Dutch is secured and can't make a run for the door. |