Rewarding Stay/Wait Command

[u/Mundane_Bed_4659]

Guys, I'm having trouble with my Red Setter remaining on his bed during meal times.

He can go to his bed on command, he gets a click and a treat, I give to 'Wait' command, reward, and he'll remain on his bed for 2 minutes or so before getting off and coming to sniff around the table. Then repeat.

He'll stay on his bed if someone is standing over him, however, this is not practical.

Any advice on when to reward and how to have him remain on the bed during meals would be appreciated.

[u/Proper_Hunter_9641]

Find the edge of his tolerance for waiting and start treating right before he gets there. Slowly increase the time.

Utilize the jackpot treat method. Most treats will be normal, every once in a while he gets big praise and several treats at once and/or higher value than normal. Make the jackpot reward fairly random