Help with Terrier (Cross Patterdale/Lakeland)

[petpsychologist]

Hi, i think it could get dangerous some day, so i would try to make her understand that she must not go out alone. I would go out and take her back in, without a word, ignore her playing or jumping, just take her back into the house. Go out with her and play with her but never when she walked out alone. Just ignore her happy behaviour when she left the house alone. Play only with her when you decided to go out. After some time she should see that it is only fun for her to go out when you allow it.
I hope it works!
All the best
Michael

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Make sure she has lots of things to occupy her when she is in the kennel.

Have you thought of putting a dog gate just inside the front door so if it is left open she still can't get out. I used to do that with my Patterdale (aren't they great dogs ). There was enough space to open the door but Tobey had to stay behind his gate to watch what was going on - now he just responds to the word "stay" but we are still vigilant about the door being opened