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