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How to teach your dog to stand
Stand makes vet checks, grooming and drying muddy paws easy, and it's the missing link between sit and down.
- LevelMedium
- Practice timeAbout 80 min in total, over short sessions
- Reps per session3–5
- You needTreats
Before you start
- A quiet room with no distractions
- Small, soft treats they love (or their own food)
Step by step
- Start from a sit
Pawfessor programs for this
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