When teaching obedience, one of the most common questions I get is about the difference between an Implied Stay and a Taught Stay . Both are useful, but they work differently, and understanding them helps you choose what fits your dog and your lifestyle best. An Implied Stay is exactly what it sounds like. When you tell your dog to “Sit,” “Down,” or “Place,” the stay is built into the command. The dog learns that once they do the behavior, they should remain in that positio