ten minutes for the first day, then as he improves, gradually increase the amount of time between rewards, until you have reached thirty minutes between rewards. if he gets up, bring him back and remind him to 'down-stay'. be patient, this will take a lot of time at first, but he should begin to understand.
every time you get up to move to another room or area, call your dog and offer him a piece of kibble for following you. if you are moving throughout the house for more than ten minutes, offer him another treat every ten minutes for staying with you. if he wanders away, call him back or 