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How to Teach a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to Stay

Training a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to master "Building duration, distance, and distraction control with the stay cue" works best when you account for the breed's temperament. With a trainability of 4/5 and an energy level of 3/5, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel responds well to short, consistent, reward-based sessions. Keep the breed's common challenges — separation anxiety, over-attachment, recall (scent chasing) — in mind as you work through this beginner skill.

A full step-by-step guide for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is being written. In the meantime, explore related guides below or start with the breed overview on the right.

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