The Doorbell Dilemma
A guest arrives, and your dog races to the door, jumping up and pawing at them before anyone can react. Your guest looks overwhelmed. What do you do?
What do you do?
Knee the dog in the chest or grab their collar and yell until they stop.
Keep your dog on a leash when guests arrive and redirect them onto a mat while rewarding quiet moments.
Ask your dog for a 'sit' before the guest enters, mark and reward the calm choice the instant four paws hit the floor, and only allow greeting when they're settled.
Tell your guest to ignore the dog completely until they settle down on their own.
Say 'NO' loudly and push the dog off each time they jump.