2006-09-25 04:29:08 · 6 answers · asked by J T 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Let people in through the back door? (tee hee)
No, my trainer said that I should keep my dog on her leash and take her to the door when I go to answer it. I needed to keep her right by my side and greet the person(holding the leash close to my side so she couldn't really move). It took a little while, but she soon got used to it and didn't react so badly. But just remember, some things may work for some and not for others.
2006-09-25 04:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by troxy12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a fool proof method:
Put your dog on a leash, use a corrective collar if necessary.
Have friends/family come over to help you with this. Each time the doorbell rings gather up the dog and leash and start teaching him to sit at your side when you answer the door. Of course, at first you will have to give him a few jerks of the leash just to get his attn. but he'll soon realize that you are in control of the situation and he doesn't have to be nor will he be allowed to.
It's not always a matter of being protective as it's a matter of being insecure. Be consistent in your correction and over time he will be a "welcoming" part of your family.
Not only will your friends/family thank you for training the dog but your dog will be more secure about his place in the house also.
Good luck!
2006-09-25 04:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be the pack leader, your dog needs a training'makeover'. To address the front door use the leash, dog next to or behind you. Use a sit or stay command and ENFORCE it.Watch "The Dog Whisperer" on the national geographic channel.
2006-09-25 04:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with 2 daschunds. I usually just tell them to stay and tell people not to touch them if they are running around. I also have a special area gated off with one of those child protective gates that keeps them at bay when company comes. It is in their nature to let everyone know that the visitors are in their space and they don't like it. To them the visitor is the intruder.
2006-09-25 06:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say my dachshunds attack to so if you can find the answer let me know!! Sorry i cant help!
2006-09-25 04:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by Tinkerbelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's doing his job protecting his home. He needs to learn to stop on command.
The next time it happens, use a squirt bottle filled with water on him. As you spay him, give a command, such as "No Bark".
2006-09-25 04:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋