‘Stay’ Command

‘Stay’ Command

The stay command is very important. Learning the ‘stay’ command is something of a safety issue.
In an emergency you want to be able to keep your dog from crossing a busy street or approaching a fearful child. This command is not as easy as the sit. However, it is well worth the effort to work on the stay with your dog.
Once your dog will consistently sit on command, you can begin work on ‘stay’.
Firmly as your dog to stay and silently count to three.
As your success increases work your way up to twenty counts over the course of a week.
Again, reward your dog for every step in the right direction even if he has only remained at the sit for a few seconds.
If your dog tries to get up before time is up, gently put him back in the sit and start counting again.
Teaching the stay requires more patience and perseverance than sitting does.
But it’s well worth the effort.

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