Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

Joel M
Lv 4
Joel M asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

My toy poodle 1 year old refuses to enter the doorway of my building and I need to carry him inside. I have ne?

1 Answer

Relevance
  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    You need to stop carrying him inside. And you need to take time to train him to cross the threshold.

    I would do this at a time when there isn't a lot of people around. After every one has gone to work or in the evening.

    Take a treat with you and you cross the threshold first. Keeping him on the leash of course. Then show him the treat and tell him come. Don't get him under any circumstances. When he crosses the threshold praise him like crazy and give him the treat. That way you can practice it a few times. Keep doing this everyday until he learns it.

    Again, you need to be the strong one and be the boss, Don't give in to any crying whining or barking that your dog may do.

    Good Luck!!!

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.