What Does the Word STAY Mean to You?

For my students, who know that pointing your finger at your dog to make him stay as you back away repeating the command only proves that your dog doesn't know how to stay ...

Stay

I pulled into the crowded parking lot at the local shopping center and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever Pup had fresh air. She was stretched full-out on the back seat, and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there.

I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car and saying emphatically,

Now you stay. Do you hear me?

Stay! Stay!

The driver of a nearby car, a pretty blonde young lady, gave me a strange look and said,

Why don't you just put it in PARK?

Disclaimer: Don't leave your dog in alone in a car on a hot day! Don't leave the windows open with a large enough opening that your dog could escape from the car if he broke his stay.