Stay means to remain in the position i ell you to until I say otherwise. In the beginning, you will only work on teaching your dog to stay for a period of time. As you progress through, you will work on adding distance and distractions.
- start your dog in the sitting position
- say "Stay" as you give the hand signal of open palm held flat in front of your dog
- count to three and calmly reward your dog
- count to three again and use the clicker
Its important to reward your dog while they are in the stay position, not when you give the release word.
Lily obtained this skill very easily withing the few minutes I was able to get her a couple minutes to stay and then began the distance situation. I am able to leave the room for short periods of time and come to Lily in the same place. It's helpful if I am handling dangerous items and I don't want her to come any closer I give the command I feel better of her staying safe.
Spend some time working on shake. Using a clicker will get this faster.
- Have someone use the clicker and give the treats
- use your hand as the signal place in front of the paw
- use your other hand to gently nudge behind their leg until they place it on your outstretched hand
- mark the behavior when it rises
- mark the behavior to touch your dogs paw with your hand
- have your dog lift their paw higher to touch your hand
- add the verbal cue "shake"
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