Does your dog really understand "STAY"?

We always have to take in consideration that dogs are very sensitive to their environment. Just because your dog will stay in your house in a very controlled/quiet setting does not mean that your dog will be able to perform in more realistic situations. Remember it is always better to be proactive than reactive. Prepare your dog to be able to handle every day distractions.

“STAY” CHALLENGES

1.              Your dog will stay while you bend over and pretend to tie your shoe and then stand straight up

2.              Your dog will stay when someone opens the front door

3.              Your dog will stay while you take one step back and do one jumping jack.

4.              Your dog will stay when you sit or lie down on the ground.

5.              Your dog will stay when someone runs past.

6.              Your dog will stay when someone bikes/rollerblades past

7.              Your dog will stay when someone drives a car past

8.              Your dog will stay when you turn your back and count to ten

9.              Your dog will stay when you walk in a circle around your dog

10.       Your dog will stay if you move a toy from a chair to the floor

11.       Your dog will stay if you have a short and exciting conversation with someone in front of him/her

12.       Your dog will stay if you throw a ball or toy past him/her

13.       Your dog will stay when another dog walks past

14.       Your dog will stay while a crowd of people walk past