The last couple tricks I taught him (jumping into my arms and jumping over an obstacle [agility course pole]) he did fine, just the past few days when trying to get him to pay attention and learn this one he will just sit there and not move....
Another thing i thought of earlier today is when i originally taught him to wait (stay) i used to put my palm out in front of him (like a stop sign) so maybe he is just so darn smart
that he still remembers this hand signal meaning don't move.....
Like i stated before i do not know why i hadn't thought of some of these explanations sooner. I will continue to work with him daily.... i may just start back at the beginning with some easier targeting exercises until he is back to his smart hyper self.