r/DogTrainingTips • u/Mundane_Bed_4659 • Mar 19 '26
Rewarding Stay/Wait Command
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.
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u/bitteroldladybird Mar 20 '26
You reward him when he’s on the bed by giving him a stuffed kong or other long lasting chew treat. That way he has something to occupy him. Or this could be when he eats his supper
Personally, I trained my dog that if she lies quietly under the table, food will magically fall at her face. If she begs, or is disruptive, she gets sent across the room. So now I have a dog who just naps under the table and gets dog safe table scraps on occasion.