PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 24 TRAINING SESSION #3 - Step 1 to Teaching Stay

It’s important that you effectively communicate what you want from
your dog. Remember, dogs do not understand English. They do not
understand when you talk to them in sentences, paragraphs, or
lectures. They are not born knowing what sit, down, stay or come
mean. Dogs can learn quite a large vocabulary of words and short
phrases. However, for each word or phrase you want him to respond
to, you must carefully teach him what it means by communicating
with him in a way he will understand. We communicate with dogs by a
process of demonstration and reward. We help the dog learn what our
English word means by helping him carry out the action as we say
the word. As soon as he does it, we reinforce him for cooperating.
Today’s lesson will focus on teaching your dog to hold a reliable
Stay. Pia will work with you and your dog on the first steps of
getting a reliable Sit and Down Stay. Teaching your dog to exhibit
self-control will make your life much easier, especially when you
have company over or are out and about.

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Step 1 to Teaching Stay - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com