Help! I have a Male Siberian Husky that will not come inside the house. He will bark at the door to come in but when you open the door for him he will run away. He does this 5 or 6 times before we either get tired of it and have to chase him around the yard to bring him in or he gets tired of barking and goes and lays down. The problem is that he barks and barks and barks if we don't let him in. I have tried treats and positve reinforcement. I've tried being strict. I've tried giving him treats. Nothing seems to work. Now I have to open the door and leave it open so he'll come in whenever he wants...the problem is that I'm in Canada and it's the dead of winter. What should I do?
2007-03-07 12:51:29 · 13 answers · asked by Christine R 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We have a fenced yard so he can't get out of the yard. We also have a doggy door but we can't put it in as I have 17 month old and she tried to get out the door...which is why I can't go outside and try to catch him...I can't leave my daughter inside by herself. Thanks for all the help though!
2007-03-07 13:03:03 · update #1
We actually have two dogs...the female comes in no problem. Its the male (both are fixed) the doesn't want to come in and he'll only come in when I'm not looking or when I've left the room. They are both 4.5 years old. I'm pretty sure it's not attention he wants otherwise he would want me to be near him when he comes in the house. We love our dogs and spoil them rotten...I think part of the problem was the he slipped in the house once (when he was very young) and since then has been timid coming in the house when his paws are wet (which is why this is a problem in the winter). I'm not really looking looking for the cause...just how to fix it. I've tried just letting him bark until he's desperate to come in...but that seems kinda mean and we're in a rural area so my neighbours may not like the barking!
2007-03-07 13:21:42 · update #2
In order to fix the problem, you must better understand the cause of it. You mentioned that he slipped once coming in the house. When it's time to come in, try throwing a towel on the floor in front of the doorway. Run out and leash him and bring him in and wipe his paws down with the towel. Repeating this every time you bring him in should get him accustomed to the process. Then after a couple of weeks he should run in knowing the towel will be there and he won't go flying! Hope this helps!
2007-03-11 09:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, with a baby I can understand if you dont have time to be with your dog. That's what it all boils down to. He's an outside dog. Husky's love the outdoors. But he's very bored. He probably barking just to here himself bark. How old is he? Have you had him nuetered? If he's young and rambucious-I would find him a better home. If you haven't had him fixed - Get him fixed. He'll calm down in a couple of years. Ha Ha. --- No really. He's bored to death. Find him another home and you take care of your baby.
2007-03-07 21:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by snooks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do is put my dog on my porch which is high so my Dog can't jump off. Also, Siberian Huskies are Russians dogs so they like the cold. But, another way to get your dog in is by getting a doggy dog installed so your dog can come in the house anytime he wants to come in, and he can leave the house whenever he wants to.
2007-03-07 21:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by halokiller231 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your dog is the type of dog that goes ill do what i please when i please ... thats how my dog is she has an attitude on her ( shes a jack russell terrier ) shes smart as ever but doesnt downright listen unless bribed. she jumps on my glass door to come in , usually if im standing right in front of the door ( but have a space to let her through ) she wot come in unless i move or sometimes i have to chase her also especially when she's in the garage she wont come in ans she is a fast lil bugger i close the door and then she starts jumping again .... but its odd that your dog wont except treats... maybe he just wants to play ...another thing to do is try to establish that you're the boss whatever you says goes ..i know its frustrating .. my dog is like that i guess the only thing that i might think would work that's kinda cruel is leave him outside eventually he probably will want ot come back in and when he gets desperate then he'll come on your terms that seems to work for my dog or if she sees that im mad or annoyed with her she'll usually obey my orders....to my dog is a mind game shes smart enough to do it but then she decides she doesnt want to ...hope this helps
2007-03-07 21:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by pianoplayer4life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a doggie door. They make some real nice ones now that will help keep cold out in winter and heat out in summer.
2007-03-07 20:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by mikes3028 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he wants to play with you! Go out a run around with him, throw a ball,play fetch, he just want you to interact with him. My favorite trick is play fetch with him and then when you get tired of being outside, throw the ball through the open door and he will most likely fallow it into the house. he wants attention.
2007-03-07 21:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by animal luva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To him this is some sort of game. If your just letting him out to go potty, then try taking him out on the leash, but your best bet is to take him to obedience classes because now your the lowman on the totem pole.
Good Luck
2007-03-07 21:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by Annette L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its to warm inside for him---Try shorter periods outside or he wants you to come outside a play awhile
2007-03-07 21:14:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go outside with him and play for a few minutes. Clip a leash to him and play with him for a few more minutes and lead him in.
2007-03-07 20:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Pam 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need to get a chain for him, tie him up so he wont run away. my puppy was the same way always wanting to slip away. i tied him up and now he is good as gold
2007-03-07 20:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋