My good deed for the day

[barry581]

In training service dogs we call this a transitional stay. Off leash or on leash doesn't make a difference. A quick sit command or down while walking away should be followed right away. Same as a wave in front of the dog as a stay should be followed right away. It's a safety thing so no creeping forward. No steps forward, no lagging. Right away. When teaching transitional stays to class - our trainer is really strict. No looking behind to make sure the command is followed. Does not allow any creeping forward nothing. When crossing the street, we would have the dog sit, stay, while we walk into the street. Quick swipe forward with the hand releases them and they can now heel. Transitional stays are really important for things like walking through doors into a busy room or crossing the street, or waiting before getting out of a vehicle.

I've actually just started doing this at street crossings with the dogs standing.