Building “stay” concept
Stage 2
- Lay a towel on ground (creating flat boundary)
- Place dog on towel
- Say cue (“stay”) and offer hand signal
- With leash in hand – Take 1 step back 1 step forward, click and reward.
- Say cue (“stay”) and offer hand signal
- With leash in hand – take 2 steps back and 2 steps forward, click and reward.
- Say cue (“stay”) and offer hand signal
- With leash in hand – take 2 steps back hold position for 15-30 seconds and then 2 steps forward, click and reward.
- Say cue (“stay”) and offer hand signal
- Drop leash and take 3 steps backwards and hold for duration.
- Repeat steps 9 and 10, gradually increasing distance and duration.
Watch for signs of impulse in order to correct him as soon as he pops off the towel.
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