Don't forget you can always loop a leash through itself and have an instant slip lead, for the time being if you need it.
However...you might want to work on really solidifying a sit or down stay, or send to a mat. Regardless of the dog's opinion of the scary person at the door, if you have those commands solidified, you should be able to override it if you take some time teaching it.
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