Guest Jacks_Human Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Jack is a good boy for the most part, but has always been obsessed with food (due to being deprived of food before he was rescued). This hasn't been a problem, since there's a strict 'no begging' policy in the house (I ask friends to ignore his begging at their houses as well), and the kitchen is off limits. At my previous flat, I closed the kitchen door, and my fiancee and I have continued to simply close the kitchen door when we leave Jack alone in the house. This worked perfectly....UNTIL TODAY. He has now figured out to turn the handle and open the door. It's a lever door handle, essentially like this one: And Jack has figured out how to open said door and let himself into the kitchen (he helped himself to several slices of bread, some leftover pizza, and part of a jar of peanut butter). Anyone else's hound able to open doors? If so, how do you deal with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 clever Jack The simplest solution would be to install a latch like this (sorry its so big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Or I think there are baby-proofing products you can put over the handle to stop him from being able to turn it. Smart Jack! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Or just change the handle to a turn knob. Pretty hard to turn a round ball without opposable thumbs (still potentially possible in which case add a lock or latch if he figures it out). Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Oh what a smart dog you have. Jack you are a stinker but a smart one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 What about putting things away in the kitchen so he has no desire to rummage around should he get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I think they have child proof things that can go over that handle. We have some doors in our house with those same handle and they are so old you don't even need to turn the handle. Lexie just pushes her nose and the door opens.... Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jetska Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 haha yes we have that kind of handle on the front security door and the dogs do know how to open it they figure things out if they are motivated enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Teddi can open any door handle. I have to use deadbolts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacks_Human Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thanks for the recommendations! And glad to know others have similarly talented greyhounds (one of my friends was floating the idea that Jack is an intelligent alien in a greyhound suit). Mrs. Jacks_Human is installing a childproof lock today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nichole Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 We had to childproof our whole kitchen. Jetson can open drawers and doors! Quote Flying Racine 7/25/08 and Twelve Pack 12/1/2004At the Bridge- Abenacki Icebox (Kiaba) 4/21/2002-4/1/10 and Wumps Niece (Tehya) 4/21/2002-11/26/2010www.greyhoundwelfare.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Put a baby gate behind or in front of the door, if you can. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Put a bolt on the door for when you are out....if he tries it when you are home a strong reprimand might help get the message through. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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