Stay on the Foot Target Exercise A Always remember to use your release word and release your dog forward to planted toy or cookie. Your dog will have already learned this amount of self-control during "regular" stay work, off the target. B Teaching your dog to stay on the foot target is easier if the target is elevated. It is critical to use a target that won't slip on the oor and won't be slick for the dog's paw. I attached a scrap of rubber gym ooring to a 2x4 with double-faced carpet tape (A). At this point it is ne to place the dog's front feet on the foot target (B). We are not asking for the dog to do it on his own yet. Do the opposition re ex exercise on the foot target. en begin to proof the stay using toys and food; remember to start with low value/low distraction items and gradually build to more tempting distractions. Also work on changing your position. Get to the point that you can walk behind, o to the side, and eventually all the way around the back of your dog. i s will get him used to you being in di erent places without him moving before you ask him to remain still on a contact. Progress to the target being at on the oor (no 2x4). Always remember to use your release word and release your dog forward to planted toy or cookie. Your dog will have already learned this amount of self-control during "regular" stay work, o the target. CLASS 3 & 4 LASER THERAPY AND BIO-PULSE PEMF SYSTEMS Run Faster. Jump Higher. Mention Promo Code "AGILITY DOG" for a Special Clean Run Discount. Compete Stronger! MADE IN THE USA Since 1983 203-481-2810 1-800-722-1228 respondsystems.com 14 Clean Run | February 16http://www.respondsystems.com http://www.rubbermats.com