How to Teach Your Dog a Rock Solid Stay Command

If you want your dog to do a rock solid "Sit" or "Down/Stay," you need to teach your dog a release command. The "Stay" command has a beginning and an ending. When you say "Stay" you begin the command. If you don't release your dog from the command and give it a clear ending, your dog will not develop a solid "Stay" command. After all, you can't expect your dog to read your mind and know exactly how long to stay put!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Treats

1. Give your dog the command "Stay" (Refer to my eHow article on how to teach your dog the "Stay" Command, see Resources below).

2. Wait 30 to 60 seconds. If your dog attempts to move, place your dog back in the same position.

3. After the 30 to 60 seconds, get your dog's attention and give the release word "Break." Say the release word in a happy, positive tone of voice.

4. Reward your dog for doing the "Stay" command with treats and praise.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use any word you like for the release command. Some common ones people use are: "Break," "Free" or "Okay."
• Always release your dog from a "Stay" command.
• If you want your dog to stay for just a few seconds, use the word "Wait."

Resources

• Free Dog Training eBook: 101 Ways To Improve Your Dog's Behavior
• Teach Your Dog the Stay Command

[STEVEUK07]

on 10/8/2007 WHEN MY DOG AS A BALL AND I SAY LEAVE I HOLD A TREAT IN FRONT OF HIM WHEN HE DROPS THE BALL I GIVE HIM THE TREAT I THEN TELL HIM GOOD BOY I THEN GIVE HIM THE BALL I WALK AWAY CALL HIM BACK. SAY LEAVE AGAIN GIVE HIM A TREAT SAY GOOD BOY REPEAT. MAKE SHURE THE TREAT IS A BETTER REWARD THAN THE BALL OR THE OBJECT YOU WANT THE DOG TO RELEASE.AFTER A SHORT TIME WHEN YOU SAY LEAVE THE DOG WILL DROP THE OBJECT WAITING FOR THE TREAT.TELL HIM GOOD BOY.ALL THE BEST STEVE.EMAIL [e-mail]

[AImprota]

on 6/28/2007 I understand that a release command is necessary, but how do i go about teaching my dog the release command.