How to Teach a Dog to Sit

Hey everyone!

 

I'm DN from India. This is my furry friend "Maizy" and we're here to teach you a basic, but really important dog training command: "Sit" DOG TRAINING TIPS TEACH DOGS TO SIT 

 

So, to start you'll need some high value treats to help lure your dog into the "Sit" position. Maizy here really likes freeze-dried salmon so we're gonna use a handful of these. A clicker is optional,but if you're not clicker training always remember to mark your dog's behavior with a quick and happy "Yes" to let them know the moment they got the behavior right. 

 

Now let's start training! Are you ready Maizy? Yeah! Just you ready? Start with a tasty treat in your hand like this, and then lure your dog into the sit by holding the treat close to their nose and then moving it up over their head. Your dog's natural instinct will be to sit to continue following that treat and as soon as she does either click or give her a happy "Yes" and reward.

 

So, it will look like this. Maizy! Yes! Good girl! That was so good. Next it's time to add the verbal "Sit" cue. So, say the queue, and then lure your dog into the sit again. Once your pup's toosh hits the floor mark the behavior and reward. Maizy you want to give it a try? "Sit" Good girl! That was so good! After practicing this a few times and your dog is doing well you can then start to fade the lure. Give the sit command and make the luring motion this time without the treat.

 

When your pups sits, mark and reward. Maizy, "Sit" Good girl! That was awesome! That was so awesome! Now that your dog has a good sit she should learn how to hold that sit position until released. Give your dog the verbal "Sit" cue and then lure your dog into the sit. Then quickly mark and treat a few times as they hold the sit position. Maizy, "Sit" Good girl! Yes! Good job. Next add a break cue such as free and move her out of the sit by encouraging her to come to you. Maizy, "Sit"Good girl. Good girl. Okay. Free! Yes. Good job. Good job.Okay. Repeat this a few more times then start to mark reward less often as she holds the sit. 

 

Maizy, "Sit" Yes! Good girl. Good girl! Yeah! Okay. You're free! Come here. Good girl.Finally eliminate the lure. Verbally cue your dog to "Sit" Mark and reward. Then give your break cue. Maizy, "Sit" Yes. Good girl. Free. Free! Good job. 

 

And just like that your dog has got the beginnings of a good sit. As always if your dog is struggling at any point, that's okay. 

 

Just go back a step and practice some more. And remember,training should be fun for both you and your dog so always use positive reinforcement and never skimp on praise and love. 

 

Thanks for reading everyone! I'm DN!  This is Maisy and if you've enjoyed learning this trick with us, Comment, and Subscribe for more. Thank you so much once again for reading my blog post!