Why Your Dog Can’t Stay (Distance, Duration & Distraction Explained)
Feb 27, 2026
If your dog breaks a stay the moment you step away, you likely increased difficulty too quickly.
Stay training has three layers:
Duration
Distance
Distraction
Most people train all three at once.
That guarantees failure.
Try This Small Shift
Increase only duration this week. Do not add distance.
Hold position for slightly longer before stepping away.
When you separate the layers, clarity improves.
If you’re unsure how to sequence those layers without overwhelming your dog, Train Your Own Dog walks you through it step by step.
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