My Dog Runs Out The Door When I Open It

You re tired of this behavior and you want to know how you can stop it.

My dog runs out the door when i open it.

Most dogs back away. For others it s an opening with access to freedom whether it s the car door or a fence gate. Tambako isn t it always the second you accidentally drop the leash or open the door that your dog runs off seemingly deaf to your frantic calls and whistles he ll cause a scene straight from vaudeville in which you are the bumbling fool chasing after him. Tips on stopping the escape artist.

Like scooter many dogs treat a door as if it were an escape hatch rather than a boundary. Don t chase after your dog and yell at him if he takes off it may only make him run farther away. This could mean they back off or even sit lie down. However do not think that you will not be able to cure your dog running out the door on you without some effort.

When you open your front door your dog gets excited and tries to run out. Walk the dog near the door and ask him to sit. Many times dogs run out the door simply because there are lots of things outside that are far more interesting than inside the home. Open the door just an inch or 2 and quickly shut it.

It s embarrassing not to mention dangerous. My dog runs out the door. Running out an open door or gate is bad manners for every dog. Over the years your dog has done this so many times that you ve had to install a fence and maybe some gates to keep something bad from happening to him.

You definitely don t want to run after your dog every time someone opens a door and your dog runs away. How to prevent door dashing come is one of the most important commands you can teach a dog and is very useful for getting the dog back after he s run off but it won t stop the problem. The door dasher is the dog who barges out past you when you open the front door or who waits until your back is turned for an instant before running off shouting free at last sound familiar. Preferably back away from the door a few feet.

Wait for your dog to settle down. Most likely your dog tried running out the door even with that 2 inches of room. Almost 20 percent of dogs that find themselves surrendered to shelters are there because they escape or run out the door anytime that it opens. Tell him to wait and hold a treat near his nose with one hand as you open the door with the other.

If he tries to run out the door take the treat away and make him sit again. Teach the dog a wait command. If the dog stays in place reward him with a tasty treat. Here are some tips on how you can train your dog not to run out an open door or gate.