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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  Good question!
I agree, leave it and come are critical. But the one I've used most successfully and am thankful for is STOP. It works 100 percent of the time on both Yorkies, whereas our COME isn't perfect. If they've got something better going on, come doesn't always work first time. STOP, however, is critical. If there's a hazard between me and the dogs, I don't want them to come. If another dog is harassing them, I don't want them running to me and inciting the other dog. I want them to stop and let me take care of the problem. |
I somehow started using wait with them during some of their training exercises, and they both know wait. Sometimes they will come if they know I have treats but when I say wait, they wait. Especially if I have the panic sound in my voice. They don't look up or around, they stop and wait. I'm trying it now for when the doorbell rings to see if it will help with the door dashing.