2007-02-06 08:15:38 · 8 answers · asked by Leah A 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, make it uncomfortable for him to scratch the door if possible. Maybe a grate or something over it would work, depending on your door.
Second, wait outside when he's about to come in, and get him to do some other behavior - barking would be good, unless you've got a doorbell that's 12 inches off the ground. When he barks, immediately open the door, praise him, and give him a treat. He needs to think that barking, not scratching, is the greatest thing in the world. Do this several times if possible.
Then do it when you're inside - again, rewarding him when he barks, but doing nothing when he scratches. He should learn that barking gets him a treat, but scratching gets him nothing.
Once he has this down pat, give him a treat every 2nd or 3rd time. He'll learn that he won't get a treat every time, but that if he keeps it up, he will get one now and then.
2007-02-06 08:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend puts string with a bell attached, so the dog hits the bell, instead of the door
2007-02-06 08:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by L S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop opening the door when he does. If you keep opening the door when he does, then he thinks it works.
Work outside with him, get him to speak, then open the door. Do this several times, then don't open the door till he speaks
2007-02-06 08:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him in. Or if you're too lazy to let him in, get a doggy door.
2007-02-06 08:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by lizzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach him to knock or ring the doorbell.
2007-02-06 08:23:06 · answer #5 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him his own set of keys.
2007-02-06 08:24:11 · answer #6 · answered by dexter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase and install a pet flap so he can come and go as he pleases :)
2007-02-06 08:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by oneblackhorse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him in - lol
2007-02-06 08:55:06 · answer #8 · answered by queenlewie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋