Can someone help?

[Karen]

The key is repetition. Practice a little longer each time, and it will be worth it in the long run. I worked on "Stay" with the office dog where I used to work, and he learned it so well that his people then used it for getting him to wait at street corners, otherwise he's just lunge into traffic.

[lizbud]

The key is repetition. Practice a little longer each time, and it will be worth it in the long run. I worked on "Stay" with the office dog where I used to work, and he learned it so well that his people then used it for getting him to wait at street corners, otherwise he's just lunge into traffic.

Karen is right. Practice, practice , practice. I found it to be one of the
most useful commands for everyday life.All puppy classes teach it & good
ones will take time to answer all questions on technique.

[Aurie]

Sometimes dogs learn something and it isn't what we wanted. If you have him sit and then say stay and he does something else (like get up), he may have learned that stay = get up. I know there are some trainers that do not even use the command "stay" any longer. Once you put your dog in position (sit or down), they should hold it until you release them. I think Bronx believes, "stay" is his release word

I would forget using the word 'stay' and come up with a release word you will remember to use each time. Don't use "Okay", as you will be surprised how often we all use that word in normal conversation Try something like "All Done" or "Finished" and put your hands in the air to help get the message across.

It would be something like "Bronx sit." He sits. Give him a sec and say "All done" raise hands in air and cheer him for such a good boy. You should be able to lengthen that wait as time goes on. Good luck!

[Bronx'sBower]

Thanks Aurie....sounds like that may the best option-not using "stay" that is. Your right, I think Bower thinks "stay" is his release, he gets up EVERYTIME I say it He'll learn and so will I....sooner better than later