How to train my dog to stay.?

knowitall · 05-04-2007

my dog will come to me when I call her and sit when I tell her to..when we are inside.. but once she gets outside she is gone..and she doesn't listen.. it doesn't matter if we are in a fenced in yard or open. I want to be able to just let her off her leash and her stay close.. but I don't know a way to train her to do that. help?

windsorebayer · 05-04-2007

* Begin with your dog in the Sit position and using a food lure bring his nose about halfway to the ground. If he follows the treat, click and reward. * Slowly move your hand (and treat) closer to the floor. Once he gets the idea do away with the food lure. If later on he gets stuck you can always go back to the lure for a few repetitions. * After getting the dog's head to the floor trying holding the lure under his chest and waiting. Most dogs will eventually drop to the ground at this point. When he does so, click and reward. * You then want to repeat this action at least six times, clicking every time your dog follows through. * Now go through the same motions as before but without the lure in your hand. * If your dog can't complete the action twice in a row go back to using the treat for another six repetitions. Then try again without the treat. * You now want to start practicing this behavior in other environments and with distractions. Don't rush your dog if he is having a problem go back to using the lure for a few reps before attempting again with out it.

janether93 · 05-04-2007

get a long type of leash which go far and stop at distances that you want. I warn you: DONT LET IT GO!!!! it might, no WILL result in hurting her. also teach her you are the leader of the pack and you are the boss. (in this case, a nice boss) dont let her run off. My dog has FINALLY understood i am the boss and she respects me. she's even less grouchy. GOOD LUCK AND TTFN!!

Thyestian · 05-04-2007

I have noticed that the different breeds seem to make a difference - however have a very good treat - cooked ground beef works with some - in a pocket (always the same pocket - repetition is key) and some sort of key word to distinguish when you NEED the dog to come to you (with my Austrailian shepard mix I stomp my foot on the ground) - repetition, repetition, repetition

Lizzie · 05-05-2007

Obedience training. PetSmart and PetCo offer classes for all ages.If you insist on going it alone, you're going to have to hold onto the leash until she learns to stay with you, whether you have the leash in your hands or not. It's not just for her safety, but yours and others as well. If she gets loose in a public place and bites someone or another dog, you'll end up on the wrong end of a lawsuit.Grip the leash about six inches from her collar in your right hand, holding the other end in your left down by your hip in a firm grip. Start walking and if she starts to pull, stop and jerk back, quickly and just once. A dog's neck is mostly muscle, so it won't hurt unless you pull too hard, and it'll get her attention. Tell her to "Heel" in a firm voice, then start walking again. Keep repeating the process until she does what you tell her to. Reward her: treats, and a scratch are great bribes.Eventually, you'll be able to ease your grip on the leash or even let go completely and she'll stay with you.Good luck, and I hope that helps.

thom2009 · 07-14-2008

First, your dog needs to understand that you are the pack leader. Read more about pack leadership and how to accomplish rise to the top of your pack.

Steps:

Put your dog in a sit position. Take a couple steps back, if he stays, tell him no, and put in in the exact position/placement.

Take a couple steps back while giving the stay command. Repeat it over and over.

Again, if he move, place him back. It may take a couple sessions of his for him to get it.

As you progess, take more steps away and continue with the stay.

Give treats and rewards for even the shortest stay. Don't think that you can walk across the yard on the first or second try. Have patients.

This method is best used at the door. Keep the dog inside as you take steps out the door. By doing this you are creating a obvious boundry that he is not to cross. Getting the stay command to work, the passage way outside is most effective.

With that said, if you aren't the pack leader in your dog's eyes, it won't work. Learn more about pack leadership at the site below. Tons of free content.

Chad Thompson
Professional Dog Trainer
www.VirtualDogTrainer.com
Get you dog to listen.