Help with Stand for Exam

Rewards

Use the treat/toy in the right hand to bring the dog forward.

Hold the treat between two fingers so the flat palm of your hand faces your dog. Find Treats and Rewards that work best for your dog. Change to a lower treat value such as a dry biscuit if your dog lunges for your hand.

Timing

Reward your dog immediately – within a couple of seconds. The longer it takes for you to reward him or her, the less your dog will understand.

Use a “clicker or mark word to “mark” the correct move or behavior”:http://www.onlinedogcoach.com/index/articles/training/mark-dogs-behavior-with-a-word-or-clicker. This gives instant feedback, and when used consistently, your dog learns that the reward will follow.

Process

Give the command once, then help your dog into position.

If the toe touch under the belly isn’t working, try touching with your left hand to lift him up.

Hold the dog in that position and issue your “stay” command. Start by staying close and holding him in the stand position. You can slowly move away from him.

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About the Author

Diane has professionally trained dogs in obedience, agility, and freestyle dog dancing for more than 20 years in Florida and Colorado. Her dogs have competed and have earned titles in AKC and NADAC agility, Obedience, and Flyball.