Teaching Your Dog Polite Door Manners

Does your dog try to bolt the second a door cracks open? While it might seem harmless, rushing through doors can actually be dangerous. Dogs dash outside because they’re excited, curious, or simply used to moving freely. With a little practice, you can teach your dog to pause and wait for permission—keeping them safe and giving them a chance to practice self-control.

Why Door Manners Matter

Going outside (or even coming inside) is a huge reward for most dogs. If we allow them to rush through doors unchecked, we unintentionally reinforce pushy behavior. By teaching them that calm waiting makes the door open, we shift the focus: your dog learns to think before acting, rather than relying on you to hold them back.

Step 1: Choose a Permission Cue

Pick a word or phrase to signal when it’s okay to move through the doorway. Popular choices include “okay,” “free,” or “let’s go.” The key is that the door itself isn’t the “green light”—your cue is. READ MORE!

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