MariaM, I'll look for the book when I go to the library this weekend. flip195, I see how this would work but I really don’t think my parents and sister will follow this. I think it would be a wonderful method for a person who lived alone with one dog. There are times when they are home and I can’t be, no matter what I say my mother will let him out. I get the concept though and I’ll add the door to the list of things he has to sit for, and I’ll keep him off my bed for a while like you said. I’ll also put him in the halti in the backyard. Thanks for replies everyone, he’s doing a lot better on his walks already. I’ll update for you later.