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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.