Automatic Wait in Car:
Things to remember:
- Make being in the car enjoyable.
- Always take the time to train and follow through having the dog wait until called out of car.
- If you don’t take it seriously then the dog won’t.
- Use a bridge word like “wait” and eventually phase out.
- Practice first in a low distraction, safe area and build from there.
- Remember Slow is Fast
Some techniques:
- Toss yummy treats behind the dog as you open door - changes their focus and redirects.
- Click and treat the automatic wait behavior, shape it.
- If jumps out of car without permission, put dog back in without saying a word, close the door and disappear for a few minutes before trying again.
- Remember your dog is an individual so train accordingly.
