Feelings of excitement or anxiety can start the moment there is a knock on the door. This is why you need to teach them to be calm when they hear this noise. Firstly, you should get them positively used to the sounds.
Once you and your pooch have mastered this stage, try knocking on your actual door.
Top Tip: Put a sign on your front door asking people not to knock or ring the doorbell while you are doing the training. Otherwise, this may get confusing for your pooch and could slow down their progress. At first, you want them to learn that a knock doesn’t result in anything else happening. This is why you don’t want people turning up unexpectedly and disrupting the training.
Encourage your dog to go to their bed when there is a knock at the door
Your pooch is used to the sound of knocking or the doorbell ringing. Now you can teach them to go to their bed so they can settle there while visitors enter your home.
You’ve taught your pooch to go to bed and wait when there is a knock at the door or the doorbell rings. Now you can start to give them a long-lasting treat and close the door for a short period of time. Repeat this several times. Then, you should be able to bring the guests into your home while your pooch is devouring their treat in bed.
Top Tip: If you want to ask your dog to come off the bed, you can say “OK” or “off”, so you keep things very clear.
Your dog now knows that a knock on the door means they go to their bed. So, when your visitor arrives, as above, leave your pooch there with a long-lasting treat and close the door.
You can now invite your guests in and let them settle down. Your dog should be calm so, if your visitors are happy to meet them, you can bring your pooch in.
They know how to respond to the arrival of guests. This should mean they are relaxed after real visitors knock or ring the doorbell, for the first time.
Top Tip: Keep a long-lasting treat close by. That way, you can follow the same routine with visitors that you aren’t expecting, as well as with the ones that you are.
Is your dog jumping up at your visitors? Then you need to ensure you train them to greet guests calmly and quietly. Most dogs jump up to get our attention and keep doing it because it usually works. So, instead:
Perhaps your dog barks at visitors? This could be due to excitement, but could also be a sign that they feel anxious about their arrival. The key to reducing and even preventing barking is to understand why your dog is barking in the first place.
Learn what your dog hopes to gain from barking. Then you can show them that they can get what they want by behaving in a calmer, quieter way. You may also be able to make changes to your dog’s living space, so they no longer feel the need to bark.
If you have an over-excited puppy mouthing your visitors, then you need to teach them what they can and cannot chew. You can do this by providing your puppy with a range of suitable toys and chews to play with. Then, make sure you always keep one handy. When you recognize that your puppy is getting ready to play, you’ll be able to give them the toy in good time.
If your puppy puts their teeth on you or your visitors, stop what you’re doing and stay still. If they continue, turn away and cross your arms, or move away and return once your puppy is calm again.
Ask your visitors to avoid any rough-and-tumble wrestling games that involve biting. There’s a risk your puppy will expect to play like this whenever they want and with whoever they want.
You can restrict your puppy’s access around your home using child gates or a playpen. But, always make sure they have fun and safe things to chew in their zone.
Take that note off the door – you now have a routine for you and your pooch to follow every time visitors arrive.
Your dog is now prepared for visitors. But, what about meeting people when you are out and about? Find out how to prepare them for days out. Then they’ll learn to be calm and relaxed with people outside of the house as well as in it.
Is your dog finding it difficult to have visitors to the home? Perhaps you find it difficult to manage your dog’s behavior during this time. If so, an accredited behaviorist will be able to help you.
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