Good Things Come to Those Who Wait The communication and connection we have with our dogs through exercise, discipline, and affection is the foundation for conditioning a well-behaved dog. Teaching and enforcing the Wait command creates a situation where your dog will look to you as a leader every time they approach a threshold. Doorways, stairs, gates, car doors should all require your dog to wait until you give them the green light. Difference between Wait and Stay: Stay: Stay in that exact position and location. Stay like a statue. Wait: Dont cross this line. You can sit, down, play cards...just dont cross this threshold. We cannot stress enough the importance of the Wait command. It can literally be a lifesaving exercise. Dogs that bolt out the front door, tailgate or who are used to pushing themselves in front of you are just asking for trouble. Your dog doesn’t stand a chance against a car and it’s a match you want to avoid at all costs. In order to be successful, your training must be consistent. If you allow your dog to get away with not waiting at doors 3 out of 10 times, you are teaching him that he doesn’t have to listen to you and that waiting really isn’t that important. If you practice the Wait command every time at every door, pretty soon you will find that your dog will begin to offer you the behavior. Your dog will be much happier, safer and well-behaved because of your time and attention to the Wait command. Content courtesy of the thrivingcanine and Nylabone
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:00:01 +0000
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