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Originally posted by BostonRott
I have no use for "stay" and my dogs never hear the word. Sit means sit until I release you, same for down and stand.
Otherwise, the command should be "sit stay" for those who use stay, because the instant that dog's rear hits theground, and the dog has "sat," the dog should be allowed free, per the "stay" mindset. I sat, now I'm done. It makes no sense to me. |
All right, I agree that that is probably better than having to say "sit-stay". but what about stay command alone (or at least that idea)--meaning halt all forward progress. --goegraphical position material, but body posture not. I suppose one might use "wait" or "halt" for such and then not get them confused.... but I am so used to calling out 'stay' that I would probably get confused myself. (for example, dog in one room me in another. someone comes to door. I want dog to stay where he is in terms of the room he's in while I go to door--but do not know or care what his body position is-- I call out "stay" as I go to door to greet person there, odg remains in other room. )