Every time a package arrives or a neighbor walks past, does your home turn into a dog park concert?

Barking at the door is usually driven by territory protection or excitement. Here is how to retrain that reaction in 3 steps:

- Create a "Place" Command: Teach your dog that a knock means go to their bed or mat—not the front door.

- Reward the Pause: The second they look at the door without barking, mark it with a "Yes!" and give a high-value treat.

- Desensitize the Sound: Knock on your own wall or play doorbell sounds on YouTube at low volumes throughout the day until they stop reacting.