There are several ways to encourage a dog to listen to commands:

1. Positive Reinforcement: Reward your dog every time they respond to a command you give. For example, you can give them a treat or praise and pet them. This way, your dog learns that they are rewarded for following commands, which can increase their motivation.
2. Consistent Use of Commands: It is important that you always give your commands in the same way and ensure that all family members and dog caretakers use the same commands. This way, the dog will learn that a specific command always means the same thing.
3. Training with Distractions: It is important to train your dog in environments that are distracting for them, so they learn to listen to commands even in difficult situations. For example, you can train in a busy environment such as a park or a dog school.
4. Use of Body and Hand Signals: In addition to verbal commands, dogs can also respond to body and hand signals. For example, you can ask your dog to "sit" by holding your palm upwards.
5. Patience and Consistency: As with any form of dog training, encouraging obedience requires patience and consistency. It may take some time for your dog to respond to commands, but if you are consistent and use positive reinforcement, they will learn to listen to you.