Training Your Dog To Stay

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A properly trained dog is a joy to be around for both the owner and anyone else you happen to come in contact with. Not only will it make for a better relationship but it can help save your pet from being hurt or worse, if he is able to be called to your side to avoid danger.

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You should always use a positive approach to training your dog. Rewarding him with a treat and praise will go a lot further than hitting and yelling. Dogs and puppies want your approval and will try to please you to get your praise.

Once you have taught your dog the two basic commands of 'sit' and 'down', you are ready to move on to the 'stay' command. This command comes in handy when you are out somewhere and you don't want your dog to get into something he shouldn't or to keep him contained in a dangerous situation. The steps are basically the same as for any other training with the action and command being the differentiating factor. Here's some steps you might use to train your dog to stay:

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1. Get the puppy (or adult dog) to lay down or sit (You should already have them well trained in these commands before you can expect him to stay).

2. Give the 'stay' command ' some people put their hand up with the palm facing the dog in sort of a 'Stop' command as well.

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3. Give praise no matter how long he actually 'stayed'. Of course, at first the dog won't really stay at all, but you must give the praise anyway.

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4. Release him by calling him to you and reward him with praise and a treat.
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