Course Details
Would you love for your dog to hold a calm, relaxed down stay while you go about your activities? In this workshop, you’ll learn the strategies and techniques to teach your dog to maintain a comfortable stay without relying on constant reinforcement. By understanding when and how to reduce treats and using reinforcement strategically, you can build a stay where your dog settles naturally, whether on the ground or on a station.
We’ll cover:
- -Building value in the down stay with proper rewards
- -Transitioning to stays without reinforcement during the behavior
- -Establishing a release routine that keeps your dog motivated
- -Troubleshooting common challenges
- -Practical applications for stays in exciting environments
This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your dog’s existing stay. Let’s transform your dog’s stay into a behavior that’s reliable and relaxed!
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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday May 18th
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday May 25th @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday May 28th
Instructor: Nicole Wiebusch Nicole Wiebusch CPDT-KA (she/her) has been competing in dog sports for over 25 years. Starting in 4-H, Nicole quickly became addicted to the sport of obedience and has been showing in obedience, rally, and agility ever since. (Click here for full bio and to view Nicole's upcoming courses)
