How Do I Stop My Dog From Jumping & Scratching The Door?
Dogs jump at the door due to overexcitement, to assert dominance or because the behavior is rewarded. Locking the dog in another room as a correction simply results in damage to a different door. Crating the dog removes its ability to jump at the door, but also removes its ability to be loose while the owner is gone and removes its opportunity to interact with guests. Blocking the dog’s access to the door, teaching the dog a “place” to stay or teaching the dog to sit quietly for treats can reduce or eliminate this negative behavior. Measure the height of the dog. Calculate the height needed to contain the dog by adding half the dog’s height to the original measurement. Measure the width of the opening. Gates exist for many openings, some exceeding 6 feet in length. If the dog is a forceful jumper, then a wall-mounted gate is the most effective. Mount the gate on the wall, using the manufacturer’s instructions. Show the dog the gate, praising it or clicking and treating for having all f
