How To Practice The “Place” Command With Prong Collar and Leash
- “Place” means “Go to the object and stay”.
- You may have as many different “places” as you want.
- Your dog must stay until you give the release cue “Break”.
- Both you and your dog should be within 3-5 feet from the “place” before you give the command.
- If your dog does not comply after the first command, use the leash to guide him straight on to the “place”
- Leash guidance for “place” should always be low and horizontal to give clear direction.
- All praise and reward should be given while your dog is on the “place”. We want them to like being there because good things happen to them in that spot.
- If your dog leaves the “place” before you give permission (break), say no while giving a pop on the the leash, then guide him back to the “place”
- If at any point your dog seems confused or unsure, use guiding body language such as pointing, or moving toward the “place”.
- Wait at least two seconds after praising your dog before releasing them.
- If you are using the “Place” command to control your dog around exciting events, make sure that you do not release him until he is totally relaxed. This will teach him that calmness is the key to freedom.