[Lexi's_Mommy]

< just chased her up and down my block for 20 minutes. > Right there is your problem, you're chasing her and she thinks it's a game. First of all, I would pick her up before opening the door or put her in another room when someone comes to the LOCKED door. If she darts out, don't panic, and by all means, don't chase her. I know that's difficult not to do, but when they think it's a game, they are going to just keep running. And I'm speaking from experience. In your harshest voice, yell, TORI STOP. If you have a porch, go down off the porch, get down on your hands and knees and encourage her to come, in a sweet voice, then praise her for coming.

Tried it, and eventually I have to chase her back towards my house because she runs to the end of our street that is very busy. I don't chase her til she gets close to the corner then I have to. That is a busy street and I don't want her to get hit.


As for picking her up when someone comes to the door. Well that sounds simple enough but it doesn't teach her. Vanchick gave me wonderful advise with the leash. I am going to be working hard with her for the next few weeks. I have done the proper training, I don't allow my dogs to misbehave. Tori is just very stubborn.

Meant to add, she is jumping it not crawling up it, and I will continue to use baby gates in my house the only time she jumps them is to run outside. Someone also asked what does she want out for. My neighbors cat that sits at my window or runs across my yard, (just to drive Tori nuts) and a squirrel.