Core Obedience
Wait (Doors and Thresholds)
Threshold pause cue for safety and everyday impulse control.
Wait asks for a temporary pause before crossing a boundary or starting an action.
Unlike stay, wait is often short and context-specific with handler nearby.
What this command is
Dog pauses at doors, gates, curbs, or bowl release moments until permission cue.
Estimated time: 4-10 days
Why it matters: Wait reduces bolting risk and improves daily safety transitions.
Public training steps
Micro-pauses
Cue wait for 1-2 second holds at easy thresholds.
Success: Dog pauses predictably before crossing.
Typical time: 1-3 sessions
Real-world thresholds
Apply cue at doors, gates, and exits with gradual distractions.
Success: Dog waits for release in daily routines.
Typical time: 4-10 sessions