Someone’s knocking at the door, somebody’s ringing the bell.
Does your family dog say, “Do me a favor, open the door, and let ’em in,” like Paul McCartney does? Is your dog delighted to have someone at the door, or are strangers on the doorstep stressful for your dog? The sound of doorbells and knocking gets many dogs revved up to the point they can’t easily calm back down.
In this week’s episode, Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar talk about strategies for dealing with door delirium.
Here’s the photo we promised to share of Bingley’s impressive tennis ball skills. Isn’t he wonderful? (Unless of course, you happen to be another dog who wishes to have a ball.)
It’s always handy to have a walk-through baby gate and a tether on hand. Having easy access to these tools can make many situations–including opening the front door–easier.
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