How-To Teach the Stay Command

In this How-To, Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shows you how she teaches a dog the "stay" command. For this training exercise, Rachel uses a place board to give her dog a clear boundary of where to stay. Use training treats to reward your dog and remember to never reward your dog for coming to you when practicing this command. Watch Rachel's How-To for the full training exercise.

Rachel Sample is a Dog Trainer who spent the majority of her childhood training and showing dogs starting at the age of 6. She competed with her Border Collie, Colt, starting in 4H and onto other venues like AKC, UKI, Skyhoundz, and CPE. Rachel has competed all over the United States taking home placements in AKC agility junior nationals, CPE nationals, and is a 3 time IL obedience champion. Rachel has been professionally training dogs in Chicago for five years and has a wide range of experience from teaching basic obedience, behavioral modification, dog sports, puppy manners, and more!

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