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Originally Posted by Beckyhebert  Puppy class taught us to use treats at the door and teach them to wait ... open the door and use the treat to have her sit and wait . When she learms this command then she will listen to you when you use the word "wait " as the door opens. I have two and they pretty much know "wait " and do not try to get out. My previous yorkie would run every time the door opened . Too dangerous to not teach them properly. Good luck Autumn. |
I use the "wait" command too. We're not 100% but close. I use it EVERY time at the door and at the puppy gate and anywhere else we can practice it - times when it's not important. Reggie is about 95% and Coby is about 85% obediant. I can open the door, tell them to wait and then get their tie outs to hook them to. I have trouble getting my husband to practice it inside the house, and they do worse for him at the door. So practice might make closer to perfect!
