STAND

The signal for stand may be given from the side or the front (front is easier) with the palm open, facing down, just a sweep in front of your chest. You may move your right foot at the same time, forward from the side, and backward from the front.

As with the other commands, repeat after a few moments, or if he seems to no longer be acknowledging recognition of the command. On your third request, prefix your command with no and repeat, gently coax him into position. From the front, as soon as he begins to move, follow through with the stay signal, and go directly toward him, asking him to stand straight.

Adjust his front, come around behind him into the heel position, repeat the stay signals, run your hand along the sides of his body, adjust his feet so they are lined up properly, and move forward to the end of your lead. To exit a stand-stay command, return to the heel position and take one step forward on the heel, and ask for a sit or down.

Try to avoid asking him to come to you from a standing position .