I don’t practice Sam’s waiting at the door because I want to dominate him. I practice because self control is a great skill to have and in the case of a doorway, can keep him safe. Besides lessons are a great bonding and enrichment exercise.

To Have A Better-Behaved Dog, Consider What Happens Between Your Training Sessions
Every waking moment of every day and every interaction your dog has with you and the environment is teaching your dog what works, what matters, and what associations to have.