How to Teach a Dog to Sit
Teaching your dog to sit is a simple and extremely useful command. It gives you a remarkably straightforward method for controlling him when you need him to remain for a while in one place. Utilizing proper hand cues are essential to training.
Steps to Teaching Your Dog to Sit
- Get on the same level as your dog, whether on the floor or in a chair next to him.
. - Hold a treat close to his nose and let his head follow the treat as you move your hand above his head.
. - As you raise your hand about two inches above your dog’s eyes, give the Sit command. He should sit naturally as he moves his head up to look at the treat.
. - Give him the treat after he sits while offering him praise.
. - Practice getting your dog to sit on command five consecutive times for five continuous days.
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.When teaching any new command, it's necessary to have your dog's attention without overstimulating him. The objective is to get him in a calm, relaxed, and submissive mood. After learning to sit on command, start rewarding him with a treat every other time, and then randomly. A random reward can be a significant motivation and powerful reinforcement for dogs.
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