Stay vs. Wait....What's the difference?

Stay means: Stay where you are until I return to you and release you.

Use STAY when you want your dog to remain in position for a certain amount of time.  Use a single consistent release word to let your dog know that he is free to break position.

 

For example: Free, Released, All Done, Finished

 

Wait means: pause briefly until I tell you what to do next.

Use WAIT for entering and exiting doorways, for recalls, and for feedings.  Instead of using a release word, tell your dog what to do next.

 

For example: Let's go, Come, Take it