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How to Teach Your Dog to Stay. When used together with the "sit!" command, "stay!" can form
the foundation for more complex tricks. You will need Dog and dog treats. Step 1. Pick
a place outside, like the backyard or dog park. Stand in front of your dog and give
the voice command to "sit!" Your dog should be resting comfortably on their hind quarters
with their eyes on you. Delay giving them a treat for a second or two after successfully
obeying the command. Step 2. Get your dog back standing and repeat the "sit!" command.
Keep increasing the delay between command and reward until they can successfully stay
still for several seconds. During these delays, start to use the voice command "stay!" Always
use words of praise and avoid punishment when training a dog. Step 3. While the dog is obeying
the "stay!" command, take one step to your left. If the dog stays put, take another step
to the left, but if they move, repeat the process until they get the hang of it. Step
4. Once your dog has mastered a long "stay," slowly move around them in a circle. Each
time they can hold their position for a few seconds longer than before, reward them with
praise and a treat. Keep increasing the duration of the "stay!" and how far away you move until
your dog can sit alone in a room by themselves. Did you know According to a British study,
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