Another important command your dog must learn is “stay.” This
command is very practical when you need to leave your dog to do chores
or entertain guests. It is also a life saving command when you are out
walking to prevent accidents like having a car run over your dog if you
have your dog unleashed or if you have the bad luck of having the leash
break. Training your dog to stay is definitely a must for a well
rounded canine.
The stay command is when your pet remains in the same position without moving a step. She could be seated, standing, or lying down when you do this command. Make sure that in tandem with training your dog to stay, you also make her aware of a release command. A release command is a signal that the stay command is over and they can move from the position.
Tell your dog to sit or lie down. It is good to have her on a comfortable position. You need to train your dog to stay from different positions individually. But now we will start with the seated position.
For the first few times, until your dog understands this command, you need to stay in front of your dog.
Place your hand in front of your dog as if telling her to stop. At the same time utter “stay” in a firm clear voice.
Wait for 1 to 2 seconds then say “ok.” In this case, “ok” will be our release command.
You need to exercise this about 3 to 4 times a day on a 5 minute session each.
Once you say the release command, congratulate your dog enthusiastically and give her a treat. You can do this with every successful execution.
Gradually increase the amount of time between the stay command and the release.
Once your dog understands the stay. You can up the challenge by moving a step away.
Again gradually increase the steps, adjusting to your dog’s pace of learning.
When you release your dog from the stay command encourage her to come to you and give her treats of love and cookies.
You need to understand that training your dog to stay is not an easy task. You need patience and time to get this right. Your attitude in teaching your dog will greatly affect her progress. Congratulate and show your dog that she is doing well each and every time she does it right. Do not rush the process and take as much time as needed to teach your dog this command as it will be of great benefit for the both of you.
Once you are done training your dog to stay and she has mastered this, you will have the chance to show off your pet to your guests when they visit. The most rewarding thing in the world is having a dog you can be proud of. So give time to train your dog and both of you will reap the benefits.
The stay command is when your pet remains in the same position without moving a step. She could be seated, standing, or lying down when you do this command. Make sure that in tandem with training your dog to stay, you also make her aware of a release command. A release command is a signal that the stay command is over and they can move from the position.
Tell your dog to sit or lie down. It is good to have her on a comfortable position. You need to train your dog to stay from different positions individually. But now we will start with the seated position.
For the first few times, until your dog understands this command, you need to stay in front of your dog.
Place your hand in front of your dog as if telling her to stop. At the same time utter “stay” in a firm clear voice.
Wait for 1 to 2 seconds then say “ok.” In this case, “ok” will be our release command.
You need to exercise this about 3 to 4 times a day on a 5 minute session each.
Once you say the release command, congratulate your dog enthusiastically and give her a treat. You can do this with every successful execution.
Gradually increase the amount of time between the stay command and the release.
Once your dog understands the stay. You can up the challenge by moving a step away.
Again gradually increase the steps, adjusting to your dog’s pace of learning.
When you release your dog from the stay command encourage her to come to you and give her treats of love and cookies.
You need to understand that training your dog to stay is not an easy task. You need patience and time to get this right. Your attitude in teaching your dog will greatly affect her progress. Congratulate and show your dog that she is doing well each and every time she does it right. Do not rush the process and take as much time as needed to teach your dog this command as it will be of great benefit for the both of you.
Once you are done training your dog to stay and she has mastered this, you will have the chance to show off your pet to your guests when they visit. The most rewarding thing in the world is having a dog you can be proud of. So give time to train your dog and both of you will reap the benefits.
No comments:
Post a Comment