Description

• Daily Life: Useful when greeting guests, during mealtime, or while waiting at a crosswalk. To have the dog remain seated in one place until released with you next to him.

• Safety: Prevents the dog from running into traffic, jumping on people, or darting through doors.

• Impulse Control: Helps with self-discipline and calm behavior.

Steps

• Ask for a Sit: Use a treat to lure the dog’s nose up and back until they sit.

• Add the Stay Cue: Once seated, hold your hand like a stop sign and say “Stay.”

• Take One Step Back: Pause, then return and reward. Release the dog with a cue like “Okay.”

• Build Duration and Distance: Gradually increase how long and how far you go while the dog stays seated.

• Practice in Different Environments: Add distractions slowly to reinforce behavior in real-life scenarios.