Continue to practice with your dog leashed by slowly opening the front door a bit wider.
How to stop your dog from running out the front door.
Wait for your dog to settle down.
Reward him with a small treat when he backs away from the door.
Just let it drag.
Most likely your dog tried running out the door even with that 2 inches of room.
When you give the command quickly shuffle your feet forward into the dog s space.
When you can open the door all the way take one step through stop turn around and face your dog.
When your dog is solid with you walking out the door and doesn t run out the front door occasionally invite him to go out ahead of with or after you by using a release cue such as free.
Then hold your hand a few inches above your dog s nose which will make your dog lower itself onto its butt.
Train the dog to get back from the door.
If you have a runner like i do give these training tips a try to keep him from scooting out the door every chance he gets.
Most dogs hate to be crowded and will back up.
Dog training tips.
Open the door just an inch or 2 and quickly shut it.
If your dog tries to rush out the door wait until she stops and click treat.
For more details check out how to teach your dog polite.
Stand near the door with the dog and tell him get back as you open the door.
Wait a few seconds click then return and treat.
Lucy bum rushes the door and when she gets outside she plays a maddening game of keep away while we run around looking silly.
I had to figure out how to get lucy to stop running out the door and fast.
This could mean they back off or even.
Be sure the leash is attached to them but you won t need to hold it.
Walk your dog to the front door.