subject: Learn The Correct Steps...how To Teach A Dog Stay! [print this page] How to teach a dog stay command is so simple that many dogs find that it is too hard. Learning how to teach a dog stay, just takes patience and about five minutes of practice a day. A dog will will not learn this, in most cases, due to simply the owners inconsistency to teach this on a regular basis.
When your learning how to teach a dog stay, you can start by using a leash and collar. Tell the dog to sit. Once the dog is in a sitting position, praise him or her with a special kind of small bite size treat. It is important to keep the dog happy when learning how to teach your dog stay.
While learning how to teach a dog stay, you are going to say the dogs name, followed by Stay. Try saying it in a firm, yet clear and calm voice. Do this as you put your palm to just about the tip of the dogs nose. Simply hold for one or maybe two seconds before putting your hand down. Encourage the dog to move after the dog receives his treat.
While learning how to teach a dog stay, you are going to want to increase the time period in between each stay command. Every five or six times you try to do this, the time should be increased by a few seconds. Just be patient with the dog. Your dog will pick up the frustration in your voice.
Repeat these steps to properly learn how to teach a dog stay. The more positive you are with the dog the better the results turn out to be. I decided to include a wonderful link that I put at the bottom on the page, it has a free dog training video lesson that is worth checking out.
