| The sit command is the most popular and most | | | | |
| used dog training command in the dog | | | | Now you know the basics of what to do and |
| behaviour training world, and for good | | | | what not to do and when to do it, its time |
| reason, the 'sit' command is the first | | | | for the actual training. Before you start be |
| command most dogs learn and is the basis for | | | | sure you have treats ready for your dog when |
| all other commands to be built upon. | | | | he performs well, start in a quiet room or |
| | | | place where your dogs attention won't be |
| Your dog should be taught the 'sit' command | | | | distracted and make sure your dog knows you |
| as soon as possible. It is the first step in | | | | have treats to reward them with. Use the |
| obedience for your dog and should be taught | | | | treat to hold above his head, slowly moving |
| as soon as your dog is comfortable with his | | | | it directly above their head. In doing this, |
| her name being called and is responding well | | | | your dog should naturally fall back into the |
| to it. | | | | sitting position by bending their legs to |
| | | | keep track of the treat above. As soon as |
| So when is the best time to teach your dog | | | | your dog's rear touches the ground, reward |
| this command? The timing is crucial for | | | | them with lots of praise and the treat you |
| training your dog, once your dog is fairly | | | | used. |
| comfortable with the command, it's not a bad | | | | |
| idea to practise often without care to other | | | | This may take several days or even weeks |
| circumstances but to begin with timing and | | | | before your dog is completely comfortable |
| your dog's frame of mind are very important. | | | | with this exercise, if your dog refuses to be |
| | | | calm and stay in one place while you do the |
| You dog will respond best to your dog | | | | exercise, try using any of the discipline |
| training methods before meals or when your | | | | procedures at Dog-Behavior-Training.co.uk. |
| dog is hungry, when your dog wants something | | | | |
| he will be a lot more tolerable to train. | | | | Getting angry with your dog during these |
| Make sure you always reward your dog for | | | | exercises will not help the situation and it |
| doing well, as soon as they're doing what | | | | is always best to take time out if your |
| they're supposed to, reward them there and | | | | feeling stressed or annoyed because your dog |
| then, making your dog wait around will | | | | will sense these feelings and won't want to |
| confuse your dog and make them more | | | | cooperate even more. |
| disobedient in the long run. | | | | |