Sit Dog Training

Teaching Your Dog To Sit

Sit dog training is one of the easiest exercises both to teach and to practice.  A Sit is especially good for little everyday things, like having his leash attached. The "Sit" command is an easy way to have your puppy show off his good manners. Nothing will make you prouder than having your dog sit on command when company comes over or when meeting a friend while out walking. 

The command is to say his name and then “Sit!”  All commands should be preceded by the dog's name; that is to get his attention so he knows you are not talking to anyone else. Puppies are proud to have a name. Any time you see the puppy about to sit, quickly say, "Sit, good dog." If he is already sitting nicely give him a "good sit" reward.

Follow these easy steps to teach your dog to sit:

1. Get your pups attention by holding a treat in front and just above his nose.  (Treats are very important to reward good behaviour)

2. Slowly move the treat backward over his head.  Your dog will automatically tilt his head back in order to keep his eye on the treat.

3. Whilst tilting his head his backside will start to drop to the floor.  As this starts happening give the command “sit”. 

4. When he does, give your pup lots of praise and obviously hand out the treat he had his eye one.

5. This process must be repeated several times a day.  Your pup will soon sit on command and not only when he sees a treat.

It takes a little practice (on your part, too) but it is a tried and true means of getting an unforced sit. This is called motivational teaching.

There are times that you will not get the desired response from your dog.  In this case you could have the pup beside you on your left side, hold a treat in front of him with your right hand, and gently press down on his hindquarters with your left hand and brightly say, "Sit.”

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