Make it fun....toss his favorite toy through the door. Make every experience fun and eventually he will "get it". Be sure it isn't flapping and hitting the puppy or making any scary noises. Be sure to guard against scaring the puppy. At this young age, they are imprintable. I had a dog for 11 years who as a 3 month old adoptee was afraid of doors (amongst many things). It is a lot easier to prevent the fear in the first place than to remove it once it is imprinted in their brains!
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