Doorbell Training

Comment

Comment by Ronna, Murphy & Wilson on February 26, 2013 at 5:52pm

Lonnie, yes, we trained him to place first. We lured him to his rug with a treat several times, treating when he stepped on rug. Then we named the behavior "place", then we added the doorbell, doorbell rings, murph place...... This took many many repetitions over several weeks. We were constantly asking people to come ring our bell. He had a solid stay before we started which is very important. We wanted him to be able to see us and the door from his place. Wilson is not doorbell trained yet although he will hold a sit stay for me when someone is at the door most of the time. Murph's doorbell training is solid even when Wilson is acting crazy. It is not hard if you break it into small pieces, go slow and do lots of repetitions! You can do it too!

Comment by Lonnie & Libby Lu on February 26, 2013 at 5:41pm

Ronna, that is amazing and what a good little boy.  When you first started did you put him on the "place" and keep giving him treats or did he start at the door and you took him over to his place with a treat.  The "place' is in eye shot of the door, right?  I am sure that is important.  OMD that is just great and I loved his little expression on his face while the person was coming in!  Thanks so much for posting this!

Comment by Ronna, Murphy & Wilson on September 20, 2012 at 10:03am

Thanks Patti!

Comment by Patti Golden on September 20, 2012 at 9:55am

That is a great video and very intelligent Murphy!  Thanks for posting.

Comment by Ronna, Murphy & Wilson on April 1, 2012 at 7:31am

Thanks Roy.  It takes a lot of practice but is well worth it.  Unfortunately....our youngest doodle isn't doorbell trained yet.  Everything gets harder when the second comes along..LOL.

Comment by Roy Henderson on April 1, 2012 at 7:27am

great training...we need to work with our doodles on this behavior

Comment by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on October 17, 2011 at 3:42am

Ronna, You did a great job with Murphy and love the video :) Murphy, You are outstanding. Now, come teach Fudge and Vern.....except we don't have a doorbell.

Comment by Melody & Bruin on October 16, 2011 at 11:17am

love it

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 16, 2011 at 6:39am

Love, Love, Love this.....great job Ronna and Murphy!!!!!

Comment by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on October 16, 2011 at 6:16am

Great video!

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• 2
• Next ›
• Page