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Getting your dog to sit when you tell them to is an important
part of their training. In this article, I want to go over the
steps you will want to follow in order to get your dog to sit on
command.
The first thing you need to do is buy a supply of dog treats.
Make sure it is something your dog likes and wants. After this
take them and your dog and go into a quiet room that is free of
any noise or things that may distract your dog.
Now you want to take a treat and hold it just above the dog's
nose. Slowly raise the treat above the dog, and the dog should
look up also. When you sit down, he will do so as well so that
he can keep the treat in sight. You don't yet want to give any
commands.
As your dog sits down with you, quickly praise him and give him
the treat. After the dog eats the treat, repeat the process
again. You want to stand up again, raise the treat over and
above his nose, and then sit down. The dog will begin to sit
down with you faster. After this you should take a short break.
Now you want to repeat what you did before, except this time you
want to tell the dog to sit. When your dog complies, praise him,
but don't give him a treat this time. Just praise him. Repeat
the process again, and this time give your dog the treat. Keep
doing this randomly.
As your dog begins to understand, you can begin giving the
command in different locations. Depending on your dog, you may
have to offer them food a few times when sitting in new
locations. You want to randomly treat you dog. Don't give him a
treat each time he complies.
The goal is to teach your dog that sometimes he will get treats
and sometimes he won't. The dog will begin to sit each time you
tell him to in order increase the chances of him getting the
treats. Make sure you try a variety of locations so that your
dog will get used to following your commands no matter where you
are.
Teaching your dog to site is a fairly basic command. Be patience
if your dog doesn't immediately obey. It will take time and
practice in order for them to get used to it. Just keep trying,
and eventually they will understand.
About the author:
Michael Colucci is a technical writer for Free Dog Training -
A site that offers free articles and resources on dog training.
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