{"id":10067,"date":"2021-11-19T15:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T11:14:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T11:14:29","slug":"how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Your Puppy to Stay: The Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So I see you\u2019ve been trying to teach your puppy to stay. Challenging? We thought so. In a puppy\u2019s ideal world, they would stick by your side like a magnet to a fridge. But in reality, there are in fact quite a lot of reasons why knowing how to teach a puppy to stay can end up being just as wonderful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you will learn how to teach a puppy to stay in 9 simple steps and some extra tips for how to make the teaching part even easier if you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy waiting!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why is it important to teach your puppy to stay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To teach your puppy to stay means that they\u2019ll be able to wait at doors, at the zebra crossing, before they jump out of the car, and to hold off the raging enthusiasm when seeing your delivery person drop off those daily parcels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a way, if we\u2019re being honest, if you teach your puppy to stay, it\u2019s like showing them how to have inner peace and calm, especially when they\u2019re ready to go out and about. Didn\u2019t mean to get so deep about it, but it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to teach your puppy to stay in 9 easy steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, let\u2019s get to it. When you teach your puppy to stay, you\u2019ll do it in two stages: Duration and Distance. We\u2019ll be covering those, as well as other tips you\u2019ll find useful. Don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re quite straightforward \u2013 breaking it down into small steps will help your puppy learn the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you\u2019ll be great! Especially when you\u2019re patient. Like your puppy will be when they manage to stay where they are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 1 \u2013 Duration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Duration is all about your puppy learning that staying means not moving for a period of time. You can already tell it won\u2019t be an easy one when you teach your puppy to stay  \u2013 after all humans aren\u2019t even that great at sitting still either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ask your puppy to sit the way you\u2019ve done so well before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Let\u2019s hold off giving your marker word (good or yes) right away. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Instead, do a silent count to 5 in your head before marking and rewarding. See what you did there? Teach your puppy how to stay, and they\u2019ll learn the art of patience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Smile while you\u2019re counting! <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      It will let your puppy know that they are doing it right. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to show off your great teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Have a go at this about 6 times in each session. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Try to build up the time to 10 seconds after you\u2019ve had a few runs!<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Stage 2 \u2013 Distance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Distance teaches your puppy to stay put while you move away from them. Remember that they love you a whole lot, so this might be a little difficult for them to learn. But we\u2019ve been told you are a fantastic teacher \u2013 especially when you teach your puppy how to stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Ask your puppy to sit.
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        2. Give your puppy a hand cue that means \u2018stay\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Having your hand apartment like a stop sign is quite a good one, and easy to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Now, take a half step backward with one foot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            And immediately return and reward your puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Now, try the same exercise but move to the side. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              You might look like you\u2019re dancing but that\u2019s fine with you, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Repeat about 6 times, and then go off for a break! <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                You both deserve it. Probably your puppy more than you, not gonna lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Useful extra tips for teaching your puppy to stay successfully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n