Episode 33: Train Your Dog To Wait From A Young Age

There are some skills that just make life easier and being able to buy ourselves time is something that I think we would all love to be able to do more easily.

One thing that I see people consistently struggling with their dogs is that they often feel rushed by their dog. But it really doesn't have to be this way.

Now of course if our dogs NEED something, then we should move at their pace. Plus there are times that we're just normal people doing normal things and we're going to give our dogs things simply because they indicated they wanted it.... and that's not a problem in most normal circumstances.

But a skill that I recommend people practicing with their dogs, no matter what age but the earlier the better is to practice waiting when asked. It could be for simple life rewards such as getting to 'go' once they've waited by your door as you've brought the shopping in and out. It could be while we put their leash on so that we're not scrambling around teaching them that they can outrun us.

The skill of being able to go 'wait' there until it's clear to move again has to be used carefully, not to trap and not to bully, but when practiced well can be one of the best skills we teach them. It can be for their safety or our sanity.

You can find out more at;

• mutleypro.com
• bondibehaviourist.com
• caninecaregivers.com.au

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