Things You'll Need:
- Dog Bones
- Dog Dishes
- Dog Food
- Dog Toys
- Dog Training Aids
- Dog Treats
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Step 1
Be sure your dog understands a release command, such as "free" or "okay," before teaching this command.
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Step 2
Have your dog sit or lie down in front of you. (See Related eHows "Train Your Dog to Sit" and "Train Your Dog to Lie Down.")
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Step 3
Place your hand, palm open, in front of your dog's nose and give the command "Stay."
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Step 4
Say "Good" at the exact moment your dog exhibits the behavior you want.
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Step 5
Give the release command immediately after (within 1 to 2 seconds), followed by treats and unlimited praise.
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Step 6
Reward your pet even if she only "stayed" for 1 second; and always offer rewards for even slight indications of understanding.
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Step 7
Lengthen the amount of time your pet remains in the stay position very gradually, and slowly move farther away.
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Step 8
Remember to give the release command after every successful "stay" as you increase the length of time your dog must remain in the position.
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Step 9
Avoid going into another room until your dog fully understands the command.
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Step 10
Train in 5-minute sessions.
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Anonymous said
on 9/18/2006 Put your dog in a sit position next to you. Pull the leash up gently so there is a little pressure. Hold the pressure and command "stay" and put your hand in front of his nose. Keep the pressure and walk in front of him. Give praise after a couple seconds. Then say "okay" in a happy voice to release him. Gradually increase the time and then the distance. When he knows "stay" in a sit, try it in the lying position and standing. He will know what to do.