May 13, 2011
What is the best way to teach a puppy the “stay” command?
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What is the best way to teach a puppy the "stay" command? ![Ed](https://leerburg.com/Photos/articles/authors/edfrawley.jpg)
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Wait until it's 6 months old to train it like an adult. To do it too early it can screw up your dog. There is no reason to do it on a puppy. It requires too much force and this kills the temperament of a puppy.
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