Week 4: Wait

Wait – duration, introducing release cue ‘ok go’ and turning away on the spot so we break eye contact with our dog

  • Wait for 1 sec – reward
  • Wait for 2 secs – reward
  • Wait while you turn away in one direction, then back towards your dog and reward
  • Wait while you do a full turn on the spot – reward
  • Build duration gradually, doing shorter waits amongst longer ones so it isn’t continually more difficult for your dog
  • Finish all waits with ‘ok go’ release cue – roll treat away from you while giving release cue. Try to get several rewards to your dog before releasing them.