Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
impulse game
Open Sesame
Teaching patience around open doors before real-life doorway excitement.
3-5 min Level 3 calm Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Start at an interior door or gate.
- Open it a small amount only while your dog stays calm.
- Close the door and reset if they rush forward.
Common mistake: Practicing at the front door before the easy doorway is reliable.
Track: How wide the door can open while your dog remains calm.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for door manners, bolting, visitor routines
Location doorway
Equipment leash, treats
Safety facets low chew risk, treats, any
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in the public Brain Training for Dogs module map; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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