Stay

“Stay” is a crucial safety command that prevents your Corgi from running into danger or getting overly excited in situations where they should remain in place. 

Steps to Teach “Stay”

1. Start with a Sit Position

• Have your Corgi sit in front of you. 
• Stand close to them to maintain control in the beginning. 

2. Introduce the Stay Command

• Hold your palm out like a stop sign and say “Stay” in a calm, firm voice.
• Take one step back while keeping eye contact. 

3.  Reinforce Short Stays

• If they stay in place for even a second, immediately return, praise them, and give a treat.
• Use a release word like “Okay!” or “Free!” before letting them move. 

4. Gradually Increase Distance and Duration

• Slowly increase how far you step away before rewarding them.
• Start with one second, then five seconds, then ten, gradually working up to longer stays and greater distances. 

5. Practice in Different Environments

• Once they are good at staying indoors, practice outside with distractions (e.g., other people, noises, or dogs).
• Reward them heavily when they obey in a more challenging environment. 

Common Challenges

• If your Corgi breaks the stay too soon, reset and try again with a shorter time before increasing difficulty.
• If they seem restless, try practicing after exercise, when they have burned off excess energy.