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Knock/Ring Doorbell and Reward

  • ​We want to get your dog used to the sounds of knocking and other noises outside. 

  • You can make quiet knocking noises inside the house just as we did, on the inside doors. 

  • When your dog hears the knock, looks but doesn’t react then we can say “yes” and reward.

  • As they does well with each noise, increase the challenge each time by making the 'knocks' louder. 

  • The most difficult noises for him are the door knock and doorbell and so this is the ultimate thing to practise on. 

  • If you are doing the ‘knocking’ training and he does react, go back a few steps to where he could manage it.

  • Make sure to practice the knocking exercise every day. 2 x 5 mins a day at least

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