Barking and Jumping on Guests when doorbell rings

[Jodi Riseberg]

Just wanted to share some success I think I am starting to have with this issue.

I have a really busy house with 3 kids and people in and out all day.  Ozzy our 10 month old doodle is awesome but barks and jumps on whoever comes in house...so this is our new routine.

Doorbell rings or door knocks-

I say TREAT and he goes to where treats are.

I leash him- then bring Tupperware of treats (cheerios) with me to the door while I open it and step on leash or hold leash and have him sit while I give him one cheerio at a time for 5-6 x- then hand guest cheerio to feed him (if comfortable doing so) and then it's all good!

The KEY is consistency- I would say this needs to be done and practiced at least 10x per day if not more- do doorbell is associated with treat.

I tried doing this and having him go to mat and stay there- but too friendly and wants to greet all.

Just thought I'd share- would love to hear what works for you or how you think I could tweak or change what I am doing.

Thanks all!

[Christy&Riley]

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to give it a try. One of my challenges is grabbing Riley, the leash and the treats all the while the visitor is standing outside in the cold. Even if I put it all near the door (except the dog who will go there by default) it seems like a comedy of errors as I try to get it all together. I suppose it is just practice. I will definitely try Cheerios treat. Less smelly than the wet food. :-)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

One of the leash types is a slip lead/leash combo.  We put hooks on the back of our door and hang those leashes there.

Here is the leash: