24/10/2026
🛑🖐️ STOP!
This has to be one of the most underrated skills you can teach your dog! And yet, it's not something commonly taught in pet dog classes here in Australia.
A reliable Stop cue has loads of useful applications, but in my opinion, one of the most important is as a safety or emergency cue.
While a solid recall is an incredibly valuable skill, there are situations where recalling your dog back to you might not be the safest or most practical option.
🐾 They've somehow ended up on the other side of a road, and you don't want them crossing back over.
🐍 They're running towards you, but you've spotted a snake nearby.
🐕 You need to secure a loose dog and want them to stop and wait where they are, rather than continue moving.
In these situations, being able to ask your dog to STOP, even at a distance, can be an absolute game changer!
It's also a really fun skill to teach (and is pretty cool to show off to your mates! 😉)
We build this behaviour through games, gradually adding distance, movement and distractions as our dogs develop their understanding and confidence.
Of course, like any emergency skill, it takes practice to build reliability. But it's absolutely worth putting the time into!
Want to teach your dog to STOP? 🛑
Come and join us at our Scurry Dog classes, where we teach this skill (and plenty of other useful life skills!) through fun, engaging games that both you and your dog can enjoy.
🐾 Check out our Scurry Dog classes and come have some fun with us!
