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Old 03-15-2012, 06:03 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Dragon-88 View Post
Started off with having a treat in my hand close to the top of door to make him jump up and put his 2 feet up on the door. I dont give him a treat until he fully closes the door and hears the click.. Did this for about 1 week and now I dont need any treats.. Just point the finger and command. Time and Patience is all a dog needs.
Great idea. My min pin loves snooping so he uses his paw to scratch partially closed doors open.

I trained my old min pin(age 7+, don't know his real age) to sit and lie down so it goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks with enough patience.
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