Training to Sit and Stay
Before you begin training, put a leash on the dog, and select an area with minimal distractions. Before you train to sit and stay, you should first train to heel.
The actual command is “sit,” and the “stay” command is implied. When you command the dog to sit, the dog should stay until you indicate otherwise.
- Begin training this command walking the dog on a leash in the heel position.
- Stop walking, pull up on the leash, and command the dog to "sit."
- Maintain steady pressure on the leash until the dog obeys the command.
- If the dog does not obey and seems confused, gently push down on the dog's back above the flank, to make the dog sit.
Reward the dog with praise when the dog sits and stays.