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Dogzdinner's May Training Titbit - The SIT Command

Dogzdinner's May Training Titbit - The SIT Command

Friday, 25th May 2012

Last month saw us training your dog to acknowledge their name and come to you when called.

May's bite sized training titbit is looking at how to train your dog to 'Sit'.

Does your dog already know the sit command?  Well you could still practise the training below at kerbsides to learn to cross a road safely together. 

Another valuable time to use the sit command could be when greeting people - a sit is greeted much more favourably than jumping up!

To master the sit command you need to be armed with your secret weapon. The thing that motivates your dog the most - for most dogs this is something treat related.

In our Robyn dog's case it would be absolutely anything food related!

Take your chosen treat and coax your dog into the correct position by moving the treat just above their nose.  Then slowly move your hand over your dogs back.

Your dog will instinctively tilt their head up and back to follow the treat - which will then lead to a sit.

As soon as this happens and your dog sits, you need to say the command 'SIT'.  It's very important to say the command ate correct time, otherwise your dog might associate the command with the wrong movement.

Take your time when moving the treat over your dogs back - if this movement is too quick they may jump up.

Every time your clever dog sits, remember to give them their haloed reward!

Also remember to keep your training sessions bite sized. 2 minute sessions 5 or 6 times a day will be very effective as your dog will stay interested, focused and most importantly they will have fun!