FOREVER, I've been debating whether I should teach him 'stay' or 'wait'. He' knows wait. Wait is for like, to wait for something until I give him the command 'okay'. Wait for a treat, toy, to go out the door, etc. I've also used 'wait' for him to stay there and wait for me to release him with the command 'okay'. So, when I actually start teaching him to stay, on an official level, real training sessions, like to stay and wait for me to release him, should I use 'stay', or use 'wait' for this also? Should they be broken up into 2 separate commands, or should wait be to wait for something /and/ to stay there and not move? I hope I didn't confuse ya'll too much. xP
2007-03-24 16:00:29 · 19 answers · asked by Dawg 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
To the dog, it doesn't matter. Whatever you choose, be consistent. Some people train "stay" as meaning you will return to the dog and "wait" as the dog will come to you on command. It's more what the person is comfortable with then how the dog responds. Some don't even train a dog to stay on the theory that a command is to be obeyed until another command is given. For instance, they will train the dog to sit while they run off and hide then come back but to come from the sit if called. I teach both ways but only use the word "stay" after heel since heel means keep to the left and sit there if not in motion. If you then move, the dog should too unless you give another command ("stay").
If you are consistent, you can teach the dog to differentiate between "stay" and "wait" but it is not necessary for the dog.
2007-03-24 17:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I aways say "wait" when my dog is standing and "stay" when she is sitting.
If she is walking loose ahead of me I say "wait" and she stops then I say "sit" and she sits, then "stay." Then I walk up to her to put her leash on.
These three commands work real well in situations like that. This way my dog knows that she must stop if walking and not move until I give her another command or release her with "OK."
I practice this with her every day on our walks and it comes in real handy when you see someone coming with a dog on a hiking trail.
These commands will be real handy when you are home with your dog. If your giving your dog a treat make her sit for it and the same for a toy. You are making him work for the treat that way. When you are going to let him out you can use the "wait" command. You can go out the door first and he will be on the other side of the door standing and ready to go out. This article teaches the "wait" command and also the difference between "wait" and "stay" command.
http://www.lakeeffectpets.com/teaching_wait.htm
2007-03-24 23:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can be pretty smart and learn two close cues. But its important to make them distinct enough. If you can't he'll get confused and not able to follow your commands and may even get aggressive. Best to pick one and be clear. Or make a very clear distinction between wait and stay. Hope this helps.
2007-03-24 23:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bree 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just stick with 'stay' if he stays when you tell him to wait, it's basically the same thing used with one command. You don't want to confuse him!
2007-03-24 23:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Elena 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your doing a great job in teaching behaviors. Also I would stick with the wait since he already gets the basic idea of it. I also use wait and okay. Also I never use the word no since its so commonly used. I use wrong instead. Good luck to ya!!!
2007-03-24 23:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't even matter....the dog will stay idle w/ either of the commands.....If you tell him to wait....he'll stay there waiting to obey your next command...if you tell him to stay...he'll still stay there waiting to obey your next command.
My dog actually stays or waits to the command of "Mellow Out" or she wont look at anyone if they're eating by the command of "Don't beg." Trying using commands that are longer than a word, dogs are smarter than you think.
2007-03-24 23:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by sorrowlaughed25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think they should be separate commands cuz if u say wait the dog is gonna expect something like 4 u say go so if u say stay the dog should not to go at all i think yeah
2007-03-24 23:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by Micheala 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay
2007-03-25 01:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by hottie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did to mine "stay" and she understands and I put my hand on the head and say 'wait' and she also understands.
So that depends ..!!!
After a while I believe your doggy will understand both..
Good luck!!!
2007-03-24 23:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by Kiki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say stay if you want him to STAY of course......But if he already using wait as stay thats ok too......
2007-03-24 23:09:46 · answer #10 · answered by only me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋