| Training a dog to stay can be very difficult for dog | | | | and be ready to hold on to him. Take a treat that is |
| owners. The idea to get a dog to stay just really | | | | not too appealing to the dog and set it in the middle of |
| confuses people on how to train it. That's why it is a | | | | a room. This treat should be one that the dog wants |
| good idea to relate to a good source such as this one. | | | | to eat. |
| A dog should be taught to stay for so many reasons | | | | Do not start with a treat that any dog would die over |
| other than the one of just, "Sit Sammy! Ok, here is a | | | | such as a cooked steak or greasy hamburger. The |
| treat." | | | | idea here is to get the dog to really want that treat but |
| Ever gone through a door or hallway carrying things | | | | not be able to reach it because of the leash which you |
| and the dog just gets in your way and drives you | | | | are holding onto to. Count to 4 and then say, "Stay and |
| absolutely crazy? Most likely your answer is yes, and | | | | the dog name." |
| this is another huge reason why your dog should be | | | | The dog will give up eventually and then say the word |
| taught to stay when ever commanded. With the ability | | | | stay again so that it really registers in his brain. After |
| to just tell the dog to stay where he is, it can really | | | | you do not need the leash any more to have him stay |
| organize a lot of moving around the house at times as | | | | on his own, then give the dog the treat. This is very |
| well. | | | | easy and basic. With repetition, this can really do |
| Let's jump into this training and make it as simple as it | | | | justice on training a dog to stay while doing anything. I |
| possibly can be explained. Your going to need a leash | | | | would suggest giving the dog a treat every time he |
| and tie your dog up with it. Preferably a leash around | | | | does the trick correct though or the dog will slowly |
| four feet of length. Tie the dog up and with the leash | | | | stop listening. |