Teaching Stay

In order to teach stay, you must be able to hold the dog's full attention. Ask them to sit, then, looking directly at their eyes, say "stay" and hold out your hand in a 'stop' gesture. Bend down if need be so that you can be almost directly eye-level with the dog. Back up a few steps, then allow the puppy to come, and reward with a treat and plenty of praise. If the pup comes to you while you are backing away, say "no" firmly and repeat. Do not train in any longer than 5-minute sessions. For a pup this young, it is hard for them to keep still. Just think of them as a young child. As the child gets older, you will be able to hold his attention longer and longer, but that's another session. As the pup learns stay more and more, you will be able to turn your back and walk away, even around a corner, and come back and your dog will still be there. Just be patient.