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Teaching your dog to sit is one of the basic commands every dog owner should know. Whether you are starting with a new puppy or teaching an adult dog, here are the steps you can take to get your dog to sit on command.<br><br>
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Introduction Teachingyourdogtositisoneofthebasic commandseverydogownershouldknow. Whetheryouarestartingwithanewpuppyor teachinganadultdog,herearethestepsyou cantaketogetyourdogtositoncommand.
GetYourDog’sAttention Thefirststeptogettingyourdogtositistohavetheirattention.Callyourdog’snameandwaitforthemtolook atyou.
HoldaTreat Hold a treat in your hand and place it just aboveyourdog’snose.Makesureyourhandis farenoughbacksothattheirheadnaturally movesup,causingthemtosit. Say“Sit” Asyourdog’sheadmovesup,say“sit”ina clearandfirmtone.Beconsistentandalways usethesameword. www.oxfordveterinaryclinic.com
RewardYourDog Practice Practicethisexercisefrequently, graduallylesseningyourrelianceon usingthetreatwhilemakingsureto rewardyourdogwithlotsofpraise everytimetheysit. Assoonasyourdogsits,givethemthe treatandpraisethem.Keepthetreat justoutofreachsothattheyhaveto stayintheseatedpositiontoreceiveit.
Tips Keeptrainingsessionsshort,withplentyof breaks. Ten minutes is a good length to beginwith. Usepositivereinforcementtechniques, suchastreats,praise,andpetting. Neverpunishyourdogiftheydon’tsiton command.Instead,remaincalm,andstart theprocessagain. Ifyourdogisn’tinterestedinthetreat, tryusingafavoritetoyorsimplypetting themasareward.
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