Door ServiceDog opens the door, fetches an item, delivers it, then closes the door

At a glance

Category

Bonding

Difficulty

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Time

5 minutes

Environment

Indoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Steps

1. 1

   Open/Close Doors

   Cue open: dog pulls the door open

2. 2

   Retrieve to Hand

   Cue fetch: dog gets the item and delivers to hand

3. 3

   Open/Close Doors

   Cue close: dog pushes the door shut

Tips

• Each component must be rock solid before chaining
• Start with a lightweight door that moves easily
• This is the most impressive chain in the app: save it for when it is clean

Equipment

• A lightweight interior door with a rope handle
• An item to retrieve