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Who's there? Cujo or Lassie? Here's how to teach your dog to behave calmly when someone is at the door.

By Pat-Miller

Unexpected visitors have pulled into your driveway, exited their car, and are walking up the steps to your front door. You brace yourself. You know what’s coming next. “Ding-Dong,” goes your cheerful doorbell, and your dog charges to the door, unleashing a frenzy of ferocious barking. Frustrated and angry, you yell at her to be quiet - to no avail - while you try to grab onto her collar and open the door to greet your guests. Her doorbell display is so

Is your dog a nightmare when people come to the door, or a dream? Mostly it depends on what you do following the knock or ringing of the doorbell. Running to the door yelling, "I'll get it!" will likely inspire your dog to do the same!

embarrassing that you’re becoming more and more reclusive, meeting friends at restaurants rather than inviting anyone to your home for social events. …

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