In the beginning of teaching your dog to stay, start inside and on a leash.
Make it simple. Get your dog's attention by putting them in a command, then say stay as you take a few steps back. (Have your motivator - treat or toy - with you if need be.)
If they stay, reward them; however, if they get out of their command, restart the exercise and don't take as many steps back.
Work your way up to longer distances and more time.
Next step will be putting your dog in a stay, inside, without the leash on.
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