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Labrador Retriever Training: The Stay Command
Author : Kate Truman
Submitted : 2011-08-17 07:27:36 Word Count : 449 Popularity: 4
Tags: labrador retriever training, labrador retriever, dog training, pet training, dogs, pets, animals
Even though labrador retrievers are well-known for their intelligence, labrador retriever training is not the easiest task a dog owner may encounter. While it's true that many of them can pick up instructions in a short while, some can be a challenge to train especially if their mind is focused on something other than training. An untrained labrador can also get out of hand at times and if it takes place, it is more likely to create various problems. To avoid any untoward incidents from taking place, it helps that your furry friend is dependably trained with essential commands such as stay.
A dog wouldn't be considered a completely well-mannered one if he doesn't know how to obey one of the most essential commands a dog should learn - the stay command. Training your dog to master this command is more than just training him to please everyone around. It's more on keeping him safe particularly if you see an imminent danger. Let's say you take your dog out for a walk and his attention was caught by a bunch of children playing across the street. Before things get out of control, you better say that magic word before he rushes to cross the busy street.
For successful labrador retriever training of stay command, get your dog to perfect the sit command first. If your pet reacts well to sit command, training the stay command isn't a problem at all. Select a quiet area away from distraction and command him to sit in front of you. With palm facing out, put your hand close to his face as if to signal stop. Rather than say "stop", give the command "stay". Your dog may not understand it during first try but if he hasn't moved from his position, let him know that you like what he's doing by giving praise and treats. Repeat the process but eventually increase the time of waiting before giving him his rewards.
At some point of your labrador retriever training, your pet may want to try to move or run around. Don't give him rewards. In no time, he'll realize that he's only given good things whenever he stays on command. Doing the process repetitively will make him associate the word "stay" with the behavior thus will eventually learn to follow the command even without rewards.
Once he has mastered the command with you on one position, you can begin adding the distance between the two of you. Go back to him to give rewards every time he stays in the position as the distance between the two of you increases.
Begin teaching this lesson outdoors once he's reliably trained with the command indoors.
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