Door Dashing

Door Dashing can be very dangerous for your dog. If your dog bolts when you open your front door, he could easily run out in front of a moving car and get hit. There are a few tricks that you can use to train your dog not to dash out the door when it is opened. It is helpful to train him when you have someone come to the door.
Have someone knock on the door while you make your dog sit a few feet away; hold your hand up and give the command, “Wait”. Slowly open the door. If your dog gets up, immediately close the door and make some noise to get his attention. Get him back to a seated position and try again. Each time he succeeds, give him a treat and lots of praise. Repetition and patience is the key.
After you have successfully trained your dog to stay while the door is open, continue your training by making your dog wait while you walk out the door. Once you are outside of the door, call your dog to come to you. This will help him to learn to wait until you go through the door first. For more information go to Training Your Dog.