We had the same problem with Gracie. A couple of times when I was going out the door, I would say "Back" like I was the big boss. For whatever reason...she would back up and stay. Now every time anyone comes in or goes out, we just say BACK and she backs up and does not try to run out. I have no idea why she listened and understood this command when she would never listen to my STAY command. She got out a couple of times before and ran all over the neighborhood with me chasing her and my husband in the car trying to catch her. I would not trust her outside with out a leash for anything, but she is doing well with the BACK command.
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