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The purpose of the ‘Wait’ command is to teach the dog to ‘Stay’ but to expect another command to follow that will allow it to move e.g. ‘Come’. We don’t use the ‘Stay’ because ‘come hell or high water’ the dog must not move when it has been given this command. Well not strictly true since when you have reached the point of not having to give the ‘Stay’ command (see ‘Stay’ section) you can stop using the ‘Wait’ command for recalls or distant control. But this can only be done once the dog has learnt and is rock solid in obeying. This ‘Wait’ is taught after the dog is doing at least ½ minute in the Stay position. Say the dog’s NAME, give the Command ‘WAIT’ accompanied with a hand signal which must be consistent (here a pointed finger) and which is different to the stay (flat of hand). Handler backs off for a short distance and repeats the command as necessary. COMPULSION, Voice only. After a short period of time give the release word ‘Done’ and praise the dog. Extend the Time gradually. Initially as far as the dog is concerned you are just using another word to tell it to ‘Stay’ but letting it move before you return to it. This will initially confuse the dog and perhaps cause him to move whilst in the ‘Stay’ position, continue to teach both commands and the dog will eventually learn the difference. The Wait command can be taught and practised in the following situations.
WAIT at the door
WAIT before feeding
WAIT before putting the lead on
WAIT on removing the lead, but before releasing the dog
WAIT before getting in the car and out WAIT before releasing the lead
Remember; if the dog moves before ordered to do so, then put the dog back on the spot, reduce the WAIT time and give lots of Praise when correct.
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