Piper, too, has tendency to "dart" door (well put). She is much better at staying back these days, but I always, always know where she is before opening front door because Piper is incredibly fast and incredibly determined--and that's a heck of a combo to contend with...When doing a quick in and out, closing only the screen door, Piper has learned that in order for me to come back in she must back up--even it's only a little bit back; I definitely have to find what motivates Pipe in order to get any results. These days her obsession in getting out has mellowed; I think it's just taken a long time for Piper to know and believe she is home; that this is her safe place. a Maybe Raven hasn't experienced that sense of being home, yet. I don't know...does that make any sense? Guess I'm not offering much in the way of concrete deterrents for you girl---Well, hey, unless I'm onto something here with concrete...! arrgghhh |