[Betty]

Ok doggie experts - this thread has inspired me to ask my own question.

Why does our chihuahua try to make a break for it every time the front door is opened? He'll slip out and run at breakneck speed stopping only to pee on the way... and he'll stop only long enough for one of the kids to close in on him and he's off again. I'm afraid he's going to get run over on one of these escapades.

Is he not getting out enough? not enough excersize? He's just a little guy and I know he doesn't need as much excersize as a big dog does. I swear - he's a little lap sitter / couch sleeper for the vast majority of the day.