Not Remaining in the Position

As with all the out of motion exercises, we will use Opposition Reflex. First, we need to make certain that we work on a solid STAND. You can do this by yourself while facing the dog.

• Place the dog in a STAND position.
• Apply strong and steady pressure on the leash.
• The dog will fight against the pressure and will plant his feet.
• You stop the pressure when you can tell the dog is pulling against it.

Once you refresh the STAND as a separate exercise, you can add heeling. Have an Assistant with the leash follow you and apply Opposition Reflex as soon as you give the command. After a few reps, the dog will remain in the STAND position.