The following steps will help you lure your dog into a stand:

Now that you know how useful stand can be, it’s time to teach the position. In Rally, the stand position is used for several exercises in the intermediate and higher classes. For example, at the Novice level in Obedience, your dog must stand for an examination to earn their title, and at the Open level, your dog must follow your instructions to switch between sit, down, and stand positions. But stand is also used in Rally and Obedience. You’ve no doubt seen dogs in conformation shows standing still while the judge evaluates their form from nose to tail. Rather than collapsing or trying to escape from the table, you can ask your dog to stand still while the vet checks them over.įinally, stand is helpful for dog sports.

And think about how helpful it would be for veterinary exams. Stand can also help during grooming, such as bath time and brushing sessions. Wouldn’t that be easier if your dog stood still for the process? Many of your day-to-day interactions with your dog can run more smoothly if your dog knows what you expect them to do, and stand is no exception. Or how about cleaning your dog’s paws when they come inside on a snowy or rainy day. Imagine putting on your dog’s harness without them wiggling or backing away. The stand position can make your life easier. Read on to learn how and why you should teach your dog to stand. Although you won’t use it as often as sit or down, teaching your dog to stand on cue is more useful than you might think and it’s easy to teach with lure and reward training or capturing the behavior.

But there’s another body position you may have overlooked in your training: stand. You’ve probably taught your dog to sit and lie down and to stay in those positions until released.

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