Learning how to train a dog to sit is an important task for any new dog owner.It is important to developing a relationship with your dog. Bond with your dog before training.
Here are some steps on how to train a dog to sit.
You can sit with your dog on your left or face your dog so that you are at his level and say "sit". Make sure that you sit close to him — that way you will be able to provide your dog with his reward more quickly.
It is important in training that a correct response be followed immediately by a reward. As the dog begins to sit, praise him loudly and enthusiastically, “Good Dog!” and quickly give him his treat. Keep using treats until the dog knows exactly what you mean and sits every time you tell him. Hold a treat right near your pet's nose, just out of his or her reach. Keep the treat at nose level. If the treat is held too high, the dog will jump.
Show your dog a lot of positive attention and encouragement during the training process. Use phrases like, "Good dog," frequently accompanied by pats on the head.
Keep trying and reward any progress the dog makes. Never punish your dog for not sitting. He won’t understand what he is being punished for and punishment just doesn’t work well in animal training. Limit the training sessions to five minutes at a time. Working for longer periods may be unproductive, as the dog will lose interest.
Here are some steps on how to train a dog to sit.
You can sit with your dog on your left or face your dog so that you are at his level and say "sit". Make sure that you sit close to him — that way you will be able to provide your dog with his reward more quickly.
It is important in training that a correct response be followed immediately by a reward. As the dog begins to sit, praise him loudly and enthusiastically, “Good Dog!” and quickly give him his treat. Keep using treats until the dog knows exactly what you mean and sits every time you tell him. Hold a treat right near your pet's nose, just out of his or her reach. Keep the treat at nose level. If the treat is held too high, the dog will jump.
Show your dog a lot of positive attention and encouragement during the training process. Use phrases like, "Good dog," frequently accompanied by pats on the head.
Keep trying and reward any progress the dog makes. Never punish your dog for not sitting. He won’t understand what he is being punished for and punishment just doesn’t work well in animal training. Limit the training sessions to five minutes at a time. Working for longer periods may be unproductive, as the dog will lose interest.
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