We all know it's important to choose the right words. In dog training, words like "okay," "break," or "free" let your dog know that a command such as "stay" is over. What is the term for these special words?

As explained on akc.org: "When teaching stay, you should have already chosen a release word. Reward your dog in place for staying (i.e. return to your dog to deliver the treat rather than telling your dog to “come” every time you practice stay). After rewarding your dog in place, say your release word, and encourage him to move. Reward him for moving when you use the release word so he starts to understand the word’s meaning."

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