How many times have you tried to teach your dog or puppy to obey the
WAIT command, only to discover that your dog doesn't want to WAIT?

Training your dog to WAIT can be very challenging because most dogs
are easily distracted. Dogs are also naturally energetic and
inattentive. Your dog may have difficulty comprehending the WAIT
command because it necessitates inactivity.

As we all know, it doesn't take long for a dog to become restless and
bored! That is why the WAIT command is so difficult to teach! Here is
an easy way to train your dog to obey the WAIT command:

1. Put your dog on a short leash and walk him to the front door.

Using a leash will allow you to control your dog better when he
doesn't respond to the WAIT command at first.

Open the door just enough for you to squeeze through and go outside,
leaving your dog on the inside. Now your dog will be one side with you
on the other and the leash hanging in between.

You might try giving your dog the SIT command at first. A dog that is
in a sitting position will tend to be still a bit longer than if he
were standing up.

2. Slowly open the door just a small amount.

Hold up the palm of your hand in a STOP position and say WAIT!

Don't be disappointed if your dog tries to shove open the door and
come rushing toward you! Your dog, not knowing this command, is
probably going to scramble to push through the door.

3. Shut the door quickly as soon as your dog starts to move toward
you.

This will halt the dog in his tracks.

Okay, now repeat step two. Now watch your dog closely. The first time
that he doesn't try to rush through the door may only last a mere
second!

When your dog finally comprehends the WAIT command and pauses, lavish
him with praise and give him a release command (OKAY!) to let him
comethrough the door.

4. Practice, practice, practice!

Keep repeating the steps described above. Your dog will eventually
learn that when he mellows out and WAITS that you will allow him to
pass through the front door.

5. Once your dog learns to obey the WAIT command from the SIT
position, try teaching him the command while he is standing up.

This is a much harder position for your dog to master the WAIT command
from. He is going to want to move around or even SIT.

Be consistent with your training and practice this routine at every
opportunity. Be sure to give your dog lots of praise and positive
reinforcement. Soon, your dog will understand what you want and will
easily respond to the WAIT command!

Training your dog to obey the WAIT command takes time, patience and
practice. But the end result will be worth it! Eventually, you will be
rewarded with a dog that no longer bolts out the door every time you
open it!

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