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Friday training post: Training your dog to 'stay'..
One of the most useful cues you can teach your pup is 'Stay'. It’s a lifesaver when guests come over, when the doorbell rings, or when you just need a peaceful moment to sip your coffee. The best part? You can build this skill in just a few minutes a day!
My pup Penny is a rescue dog. We rescued her at 5 months old, and she is a little over 1 year old now, but we have a challenge with getting her to 'stay'. She will sit for a few moments, if treats are there most of the time, but to say the word 'stay', and then if I back up, she will not stay, she follows me as soon as I or my wife back up.
Here is what we have started working with Penny on, to teach her to 'stay' and its a quick 5-Minute training, that we started using this week.
- Start with a Sit – Get your dog comfortable sitting first.
- Introduce the Cue – Say 'Stay', while holding your hand up like a stop sign ✋.
- One Step Back – Take a single step away. If your dog holds the position, return quickly and reward immediately with praise or a treat.
- Reset if Needed – If your dog breaks the stay, no worries—just calmly reset them in a sit and try again.
- Build Slowly – Add distance (two steps, three steps) or time (3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds).
- Keep It Positive – Always end on a win so your pup feels successful.
Here is a couple of tips we are using. Penny is very high strung so it can be challenging.
- Keep sessions to 5 minutes or less so your dog doesn’t get bored.
- Use high-value rewards (tiny treats or even a favorite toy).
- Practice in a quiet space first, then add distractions later (like practicing near the door or while you put on shoes).
Its a work in progress, as she wants to play more than sit, but she is getting better at it. Just needs more practice time.
If you are working on 'stay', Try this today and post a pic or short video of your dog practicing 'Stay'.
Did they nail it right away or did they get a little wiggly? Both are worth celebrating here!
Let us all know if you have tried something a little different and post it here!
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Friday training post: Training your dog to 'stay'..
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