How Teach A Dog To Sit

Teaching a dog to sit isn’t that hard once you know how. Here are some tips for doing just that.

Understand the dog’s behavior.

Dogs are, by nature, pack animals who want to please their owner. If you consistently reward your dog for sitting on command, he’ll eventually associate the act of sitting with getting a treat and will learn to sit when asked. The more often you tell him to do something and reward that behavior, the faster he’ll learn!

Decide on a reward for the behavior.

The reward for the behavior should be something that your dog loves. If you don’t know what your dog likes, try different things until you find something he likes: treats, toys and praise are all good rewards to use. Use a small treat that can be eaten quickly and easily—it’s easier to reward an animal with a food if they’re hungry! But don’t use food as a reward if the canine is overweight (unless they’ve been on a diet), as this may cause them to gain weight more rapidly than normal

Decide on a release word for when he sits.

Your dog should know that the release word means that he can get up and move on to another task. If you are house training your pup, this is a great time to use ‘okay’ as a release word.

If your dog does not understand the meaning of ‘okay’ or any other words you choose, start with simple gestures instead. You may have noticed that some dogs perk up whenever they hear their owners say certain words like “hurry up!” or “come here!” The tone of voice used while saying these words usually expresses urgency which makes it easier for dogs to understand what they’re supposed to do when they hear them in real life situations.

Get a treat ready, and place your hand out with it.

Get a treat ready, and place your hand out with it.
If you want to teach your dog to sit on command and keep him sitting, then push a treat into his mouth while saying “sit.”
Repeat this process until he sits each time you ask him to do so, then reward him with praise or another treat after he sits down when told to do so by using the same word you used initially (for example: “sit”).

Move your hand toward the floor so that the dog has to sit to get his treat.

The goal is to make him sit, not stand and then sit (which can be confusing). If you move your hand too fast, he may jump up instead of sitting. Let him make the decision on how low he will go for food. When he does sit, give him a generous portion of treats and praise!

Be consistent in how you use the word and rewards.

It is critical that you are consistent with your dog. This means:

Using the same word (sit) every time you want to train your dog.
Using the same rewards (treats) every time you want to reward your dog for sitting.
Using the same technique (put hand under chest, say sit, push gently down on their rear end) every time you want to teach a dog how to sit.

You may think that this is obvious and easy enough, but most people get frustrated with their dogs and try different things when they don’t work right away or at all! Dogs will try new things if they know what behavior gets them what they want!

The dog will learn how to sit if you are consistent and patient enough with him!

The dog will learn how to sit if you are consistent and patient enough with him! Don’t be afraid to repeat the same command over and over. If your dog doesn’t sit, don’t give up on him! It may take a few days before he understands what you want.

Don’t get frustrated, don’t punish the dog if he doesn’t sit, just keep training him until he does understand what you want! You won’t give up on your kid if it takes time for them to learn something new, so why would you do that with your dog?

Conclusion

Now that you have the basics of teaching your dog to sit, it’s time to start practicing! This is a great way for you and your dog to bond and have fun together. Remember that training sessions should never be stressful or painful for either of you, so take things slow at first—especially if this is an unfamiliar command for your pooch. Don’t force him into position if he doesn’t want to sit; instead, offer treats and praise as encouragement until he learns how rewarding it is when he obeys your cues!