As I've posted before, Zeus has the protective instincts of a kidney bean. He doesn't even bark.
When someone knocks, Zeus just looks at the door and goes back to whatever he's doing (napping, chewing on a toy, whatever). Oh, he'll run and greet the person whenever they come inside, but until then, he won't do a thing.
How do I train him to at least alert us when there's someone in the yard or at the door? He doesn't have to bark, just come and alert us. I know they teach service dogs for the deaf to this whenever the doorbell or telephone rings. How is this accomplished?
edit: Sorry, forgot to mention that Zeus just turned 18 months old. Any chance he'll get more protective/watchful as he gets older?
When someone knocks, Zeus just looks at the door and goes back to whatever he's doing (napping, chewing on a toy, whatever). Oh, he'll run and greet the person whenever they come inside, but until then, he won't do a thing.
How do I train him to at least alert us when there's someone in the yard or at the door? He doesn't have to bark, just come and alert us. I know they teach service dogs for the deaf to this whenever the doorbell or telephone rings. How is this accomplished?
edit: Sorry, forgot to mention that Zeus just turned 18 months old. Any chance he'll get more protective/watchful as he gets older?