Making your puppy 'STAY' to your command is a very important step to in the dog training ladder. You need to tackle this step early, and you need to make sure your puppy understands what you are doing.
Lets start with the basics - you must already have got your dog listening to you with the SIT command, right? If you haven't, then check out my other article. For those that have, lets jump right in.
Similar to the SIT command, you can run this training exercise at the same time - this is important, and a lot of people miss it. Getting your dog to complete two commands in one sitting (excuse the pun) means more time for other tasks - and more quick rewards for you, the trainer.
Simply get him to the sitting position, do not award the treat (or toy) and then change the word over to 'STAY'. You must say the word firmly and show who is boss. Take a step back and edge away from the sitting puppy, all the while maintaining eye contact and repeating the word 'STAY'.
If he remains seated for a few seconds, reward your pup and repeat the process. When you repeat it however, try and walk further away and increase the distance. Remember - small steps and then praise.
The dog may take a while to get the idea, in which case just keep calm and keep at it. He/she will learn, it's just a matter of time, practice and repeating it, some times over and over!
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