How to get your dog to hold a command for more than 5 seconds
Practice the commands required several times before the competition. This way, your dog gets better at staying but remember to pet them so the sparkles appear as a reward, don't wait until the dog runs off.
But, this won't definitely happen, it just increases the chances of your dog doing it.
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