Teaching your dog to reliably stay in a particular position is a lot of work, but the practical applications and usefulness are well worth the investment of time and energy. Whether you just want your dog to stay on the deck while the kids play in the yard, or you want to do competition obedience with your dog, the process is the same. Set your dog up to succeed early and often, and use that foundation of success to build a solid, reliable stay in any circumstances.