Wait for DinnerDog sits, waits while the bowl is placed, maintains eye contact until released

At a glance

Category

Impulse Control

Difficulty

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Time

2 minutes

Environment

Indoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Steps

1. 1

   Sit

   Cue sit before picking up the food bowl

2. 2

   Attention

   Cue attention and hold eye contact while you prepare

3. 3

   Leave It

   Place the bowl on the floor with a leave it cue

4. 4

   Wait

   Cue wait for 3-5 seconds, then release to eat

Tips

• If the dog breaks, calmly pick the bowl back up and reset
• The food is the reward, so no treats needed
• Build from 1 second to 10 over a week

Equipment

• Food bowl