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Do you wish your pooch would wait politely for his food? Here's how.

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Steps

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    Fill the dog's bowl up.
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    Next, get the dog to sit. Say "wait" then slowly bring the bowl to the ground.
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    If he breaks the sit, pick the bowl back up and start over.
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    Do this until he waits in the sit position until you say he can eat. Give a release command such as "okay" and let him eat.
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Warnings

  • If he's jumping up on you to get at his meal, simply turn your back. Ignore him until he keeps all four paws on the ground. Praise him if he does this.
  • Watch the frustration. Don't yell at your dog. This will NOT help.

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