Thread: Escape artist
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Old June 2nd, 2006, 08:52 AM
SarahLynn123 SarahLynn123 is offline
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I had that problem with 3 dogs. Here's what worked for us:

We use "no, you stay here" and then open the door slightly and when they bolt to the door we shut it with a loud "ah ah" and back them up while basically walking into them so they back up and say again "no, you stay here".

Keep doing this and if they are staying then open the door a little more each time until you are out. Praise when he is listening but not to much that he jumps up with excitment and bolts to the door!

This only works for leaving and not coming and it took us a few weeks of being consistent but now right when I say "no, you stay here" Shadow heads upstairs to my bed for a snooze, Belle finds her spot on the couch and poor Wolf just watches us leave with that sad look on his face.

More people will be around shortly with other suggestions

Good luck!
Sarah
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