Practical training for elevators, hallways, shared entrances, and everyday life with neighbors.
Teaching your dog to wait at the apartment door gives you time to check the hallway before stepping out. Start with the door closed and reward a brief pause. Keep the leash clipped on before practicing with any opening to a shared hall. Pick a spot clear of the door swing Choose a place one … Read more
To practice calm elevator entry with your dog, begin at a quiet time of day and stand to one side of the doors. Let passengers exit before approaching. If your dog freezes, backs away, or tries to bolt, step back and let that elevator go. Find a place to wait without blocking traffic Stand far … Read more
When your dog barks at the elevator ding, first work out which sound starts the reaction. The chime, doors opening, and footsteps often arrive together. Once you know which cue matters, set up farther from the entrance and reward an easy response such as turning toward you. Work out what your dog actually hears From … Read more