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Practice the paw pad in short sessions, 2 or 3 times daily. Gradually increase distance of the stand and stay. Slowly increase the time you stand away from the puppy, which then will increase the time between rewards. Practice ground tethering with increased distraction, using a variety of objects. Puppies should not be run through all activities in one session; multiple SHORT sessions are most successful. If puppies are having a hard time understanding, or are not interested in training, STOP, give the puppy a break and try again later.
