Dog Training Tips & Guidelines:
Teaching A Dog The Sit Command
Training a dog the sit command utilizing positive reinforcement is not only
gentle and humane but is also the fastest method to accomplish the desired
results. By incorporating positive reinforcements while training you will
develop a loving relationship with your dog instead of scaring or intimidation
the dog into submission. The following article will teach you how to train
your dog or puppy to sit on command.
- To begin you should always work the dog with a properly fitting
training collar to assist in easy corrections during training.
- Using treats held in a closed fist to allow the dog to smell the
treats but not see them is an excellent incentive. However by allowing
your dog to see the treats he could easily learn to obey only when he
sees the treats.
- While holding a treat in closed fist draw a line from the dogs nose
to the top of his head and give the command sit. If the dog does not
naturally sit use a light tug on the leash which will draw his head
upwards and his rear towards the ground.
- Immediately give the command good sit while giving him the treat
and plenty of praise.
- Below are some training tips to use while teaching your dog the
sit command.
- Keep your treat hand low, a couple of inches above the head while
giving the sit command. Holding your hand to high could teach the dog
to jump for his treats.
- Don't push on the dogs rear. Simply draw a line from nose to head
and give a light quick tug on the collar while giving the sit command.
Be consist and in no time the dog will be sitting on command.
- Within a week the dog should be getting the idea so it is a good
time to start weaning him off the treats. Start by giving treats every
other time the command is given, then every third time and so on. Within
three weeks or so the dog should be sitting on every command with no
treats.
- Even after the dog is completely weaned off treats you should continue
to give both voice and hand signals when giving the sit command. By
continuing to give both commands you reinforce the hand signal for the
sit command. There will be occasions when giving a voice command could
become inconvenient and your dog will respond to a simple hand command
only.
- While training the dog to sit use good sit and not good dog. Always
label the command and not the dog. By telling the dog good sit you also
reinforce the command while praising the action.
Always be consistent in any training sessions. Make sure everyone in
the household knows the proper commands and you dog will learn faster and
with less confusion.
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