Border Collie Training: The Stay Command
Intelligence isn’t a reason for border collies not to get right border collie training. In fact, training this breed is a must so that it will be less difficult to handle them should any untoward event crops up.
One lesson you need to teach your border collie is the stay command. While some dog trainers believe that stay is not needed, it is still vital that your pet knows how to respond to it to guarantee his safety even if he is several meters from you. So long as he’s reliably trained with the command, ordering him to “stay” can prevent him from running after a vehicle, crossing a busy street, jumping at your guests and countless other unwanted behaviors that can be unsafe for him and anyone around.
Training your pet to stay can be easier attained when he’s reliably trained with the command sit or down. Place him in the position you would like him to stay, be it sit or down. If he remains in the position for a couple of seconds, praise and reward him with a treat. It would be fine if your pet moves away after the reward is given since the procedure is over.
Similar to training other dog breeds, border collie training is attained by repetition. Repeat the process but this time around, increase the duration before giving of praise and reward. If your dog moves away before the process is over, correct him with a “no”. Don’t give a reward.
Once your dog figures out how the behavior works, add the verbal command. Place him in the position you would like him to stay and say “stay” while holding your hand out, palm facing out. Praise and reward him if he stays for a couple of seconds. Gently increase the time of him staying in the position as well as the distance between you and your dog.
Practicing the command anytime of the day is recommended.
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