@eeeefarm - Totally agree with both of you, while I don't do the "restrain the pup", but if it works great and in a pinch it does work for me if really needed. When we have pups (babies) and Mom is tired of them and puts herself in a position that they can't reach her, they turn to the next adult in the house.... same thing will happen if they get over excited and yes, I have seen Basenji Moms, pin the pup to the ground and/or other adults in the home.... so it is something that a pup understands. Walking away works for me... or I try to change up the "game" by turning to working their minds and getting them to think about other things. In the Basenji Breed this is another way of teaching them that the prior behavior is not acceptable. They learn pretty quickly. Thanks for posting this thread eeeefarm... well needed...
Communicate to come inside
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My dogs have always let me know if they need out by coming to me, then running to the door. Message is very clear. Coming in, well, I had a dog run for 30 years that had a gate between them and the house, so no door scratching. I just checked periodically to see if there was a dog at the gate wanting in. When I had only one they did not like to stay out alone, so were seldom out for very long. My two girls, OTOH, would be outside all day in sunny summer weather and loved it! They also had a dog house for shelter if needed.
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@julie4444 - As mentioned, it is very unsafe to let a Basenji out alone without a fence. They are a hunting breed and can soon be gone.....
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Sarge uses his cell phone and calls me.....seriously, it depends on the door. One he can open himself by pulling down the handle the others he just scratches.