Make it a game...
I can now throw Dexter's favourite toys, treats and treats for other dogs with Dexter waiting nicely due to these tips. I started teaching him wait every morning at every meal time. It's consistent and you'll do it without thinking - and it'll emphasise that you're the alpha and provider... therefore making him respect you more.
So I'd start off with his usual bowl of food... make him sit, crouch over the bowl on the floor (as if it's yours) and every time he goes to move, tell him no, and correct him back to sit... it may take a few attempts and when he sits for a minute of so, offer him a bit of his kibble as a small well done (encouraging that when he 'sits' and 'waits' -he will be rewarded with what he wants.)
If you do this every meal time- he will soon associate 'wait' as a command worth knowing, and will not shy away from it.
Also, when you've got some consistent results with this method, you can then set up scavenger hunts with his favourite treats. Again, make him 'sit' and 'wait' and place the treats around the room. Not only will he wait, he'll have loads of fun locating them. Again, you're teaching him the essential commands, but in a fun environment and by staying consistent- when you need him to follow the commands, he should know them fluently and obey.
I also will sometimes include the sit and wait command when playing fetch with him... as again, play needs to have a small element of obedience training involved - just to emphasise that the play is on your terms... and not his/hers.
Just by doing this, you should be able to command 'wait' and walk off ... as he knows the fun and reward will surely follow.
Hope this helps
