[Vinniedoggy]

What has worked for both Vinnie and Alex is using the word "WAIT" instead of stay. I don't know why, but they have both responded to this word better. What I did to teach them this is put my hand up (like I'm telling someone to stop) and say "WAAAIIITTT." I waited just a second or two and then told them to "COME HERE!!" and gave them treats.

I kept repeating this, each time increasing the amount of time between the WAIT and COME HERE command. For some reason, this has been one of the easiest things to teach my guys. I use it a lot when we go somewhere and I have to get them both out of the car. I do a lot of saying "WAIT" while I get their leashes on. They have learned that we don't go until both have complied.

I have also found that doing this in natural settings where you actually need it (i.e., when getting out of the car or leaving the house for a walk or coming to the end of a sidewalk) the best way to learn it.