on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 21:12:53 GMT, "C. S." wrote:

I have a bit of a problem: two dogs, one a daschund, the other a
miniature pinscher.
Installed a doggie door, and the daschund has NO problem going through
it with the
plastic weather shield down. The minpin, on the other hand, will NOT go
through the
doggie door UNLESS I pin up the plastic shield.

How do I get the minpin to go through it? I've tried everything I know
-- coaxing him with treats,
but he still won't budge. I put him through it, and he KNOWS it won't
hurt him, but
seems reluctant to "push" on the plastic shield. I'm stumped!

Can anyone make suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Well, since no one else has offered any suggestions, I will. Please note
that I am not not not a trainer.

Personally, I wouldn't have a dog door, but if I did and had the same
issue you are experiencing, I'd leave the dog who doesn't want to go
through the flap outside, starting in the morning before breakfast. I
feel quite certain that at some point he would come in through it,
especially when he gets cold, or hungry for dinner. Let the other dog
come and go at will and I think the chances are good the other dog will
catch on at some point. If not, I really don't think forcing through it
is going to do anything but make him more afraid. Your next option would
be to leave it pinned up until he gets in the habit of going in and out
through it, over the course of several days or a week (or more). Then
try my first suggestion again.

--
Lynne

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