| Well, I am of the opinion that when you tell a dog to SIT, it should sit until you say otherwise. To say "stay" is redundant...SIT should be enough. It is your responsibility to decide how long is long enough. It is probably more comfortable for a dog to be "DOWN" so I put my dog in "DOWN" position for longer periods of time.
To train your dog to do this, have a choke collar and leash. When you want him to SIT, say "SIT", then pop up on the collar with the leash and press on his hind quarters. If he gets right back up or lays down, your negative wasn't negative enough...make a harder popping up on the leash after saying "SIT". When your dog DOES sit, reward with praise and food...but don't tolerate him getting out of position until you say so.
After you practice this enough, try it without the leash...then when your dog is really good, he will remain seated and you can clap your hands and do other extractions.
it takes practice and patience.
-steve |