help i have a runner

[amber83]

Inga is a 3 1/2 yr old. We are her third owners apparently she has had problems with chewing, barking in the past but I think that she has grown out of that phase beyond that we don't know much about her. We were not told that she likes to bolt so that was a surprise. She mainly rushes the door and pushes right through. We are really trying to work on the door manners, staying and recall that is where she is really lacking. Thanks for the advice its gives me so new ideas.

[mtmarabianz]

How much exercise is this poor dog getting?

Find a fenced in baseball diamond; exercise, let it run, daily.
45 minutes to an hour.

I know others will probably respond with the leashed walks ect; but this is a German Shepherd dog.

Also, if/when you find a place for the dog to run, clip a 30 foot long line on the collar, you can always get your dog then, & Praise When it Gets to YOU!!

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Leashing her before you open the door will allow her to be successful too. And long lines will allow her some freedom with safety. She is very likely a hugely confused dog trying to figure out what the heck is going to happen to her next.