08/06/2024
Thresholds!
One of the most important things to teach your pups! We hear all the time of dogs getting out due to doors being left open, or squeezing by due to a visitor etc and ending up at the shelter or vet.
All this can be avoided by spending five minutes a day teaching your dogs their boundary line, this can be done in several ways but below is one of the many methods.
The biggest thing you will need is a leash; 4ft, 6 ft, 30 ft, doesn't matter. All you do is open your door a little and if your dog steps out use a no reward marker and guide it back inside. Most dogs after 2/3 times will look to you for guidance and this is where you can release them out of the door with a release que (break, ok, free, etc). Slowly you add other challenges such as you stepping outside without them, opening/closing the door, kids going out, people at the door, etc. By slowly increasing the requirements and proofing them with planned distractions you can build a respect of thresholds that can be applied anywhere by following the same rules, no leaving without release whether it be the front door, crate, car, etc.
If you need help or have questions reach out, we would love to help you reach a new level with your pups!
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(Sera 3 year old shepherd mix, Navi 3 year old poodle mix, Mo 12 yr old lab mix, and the latest addition Phin a 12 week old shepherd waiting at the door while I'm out by my car)
Phin has been with us since Saturday, with consistancy results do not take long!