Ana Güimil shows how to teach a release cue and increase distance when practising “stay”.
Start with a short pause
Ask your puppy to sit and use a consistent word to indicate when it can get up. Practise beside the puppy first.
Increase distance one step at a time
Once the puppy waits until it hears the cue, try taking a single step back. Return before ending the exercise, and add distance when the previous step is easy.