06/11/2026
Doorbell training in a nutshell: Don't wait for the real doorbell to create chaos. Practice in tiny steps. Here is one potential example:
1. Train a place/mat at the door
2. Pair the sound with a treat.
3. Touch the handle, reward for calm.
4. Crack the door open, reward for calm.
5. Gradually open the door, reward for calm.
6. Person enters, reward for calm.
You're building a predictable routine instead of simply telling your dog what NOT to do.