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Training Your Dog To Sit

Training your dog to sit is one of the most important commands you will ever teach them.  If you follow the steps provided below, you should easily be able to have your dog sitting on command in very little time. Sitting is essential in keeping your dog out of troubling situations, and could actually save your dog’s life in certain circumstances.

The following steps should have your dog sitting on command in no time!

Very important, and as with other training commands; treats are necessary in teaching your dog to sit. Wave the treat in front of his nose so he knows it is there.  Move your arm up and down, side to side and get your dog used to following your arm for the treat. Then take the treat and move it toward the back of your dog’s head which should cause your dog to sit down instinctively. Don’t hold the treat too high, because the dog will try to jump for it in that case.

Immediately after your dogs behind hits the ground, voice the ‘sit’ command in your normal command voice.  Speak slowly and clearly.  When the dog does sit, give him/her the treat.  You must give the treat instantly as the command is followed in order for your dog to understand the two are connected.

In the long run, once your dog is used to the ‘sit’ command, you will not longer need to use treats to get your dog to sit.  A good rub down or petting will be enough praise to keep him sitting when told.  Teaching the ‘sit’ command may take between 5-10 attempts, maybe during a few different sessions in order to accomplish.

Once your dog gets his ‘sit’ command, it is time to move on to other important training commands, but again, always have the treats handy in order to be successful sooner than later!