How To Train A Dog Sit

Introduction

Training a dog to sit is one of the easiest things you can teach him and it’s a great place to start! It’s a command that you will find useful on a daily basis and once your dog has mastered it, he will be able to learn other commands more easily.

1. Get your dog to sit:

To begin training your dog to sit, you’ll need a treat that he enjoys. The goal is for him to learn that whenever you say “Sit!” and hold up the treat, he will automatically sit down. To do this:

• Hold up the treat in front of his nose so that he looks up at it;
• Move the treat back over his head and say “Sit;”
• As soon as he sits down, tell him what a clever boy he is and give him the treat!

2. Hold up a treat in front of his nose so that he looks up at it.

The next step is to hold a treat in front of your dog’s nose so that he looks up at it. As he does this, try moving the treat slowly up and down. If done correctly, his head will follow the treat as you move it up and down. You should notice that his eyes remain focused on the treat while doing this exercise. This will help make sure that he remains attentive throughout training session while also preparing him for walking on a leash later on in life!

3. Move the treat back over his head and say ‘Sit’. Keep saying this until his rear end hits the floor.

• Move the treat back over his head and say ‘Sit’. Keep saying this until his rear end hits the floor.
• If he’s not sitting with you yet, hold the treat up above his head until he reaches up for it. Then pull it down and forward so that it touches his nose (as shown in step 1). When he sits down on command, reward him with praise, a pet or another treat from your hand (depending on how well-trained your dog is).

4. When he does sit, tell him what a clever boy he is and give him the treat

When you have a dog who successfully performs a sit, make sure to remember to praise him and give him the treat. The praise should be genuine—it’s important that your dog understands that you’re happy with his behavior. On the other hand, overdoing it can have negative effects on your dog’s confidence and feelings of self-worth.

Additionally, it’s crucial that you don’t give the treat until he has sat for at least several seconds (ideally 15). This helps reinforce in his mind that sitting is what earns him rewards from you—giving him treats while he is still standing up could lead him to think that standing up will get him something good too!

5. If he doesn’t do it straight away encourage him to sit by putting your other hand on his bottom and gently pushing down. Just be patient as this may take a few attempts!

• If he doesn’t do it straight away encourage him to sit by putting your other hand on his bottom and gently pushing down. Just be patient as this may take a few attempts!

If you are getting frustrated and think that your dog is not understanding what you are asking of him, take a break and try again later when the two of you both have more energy! If your dog is really struggling to sit, try using a treat to lure him into position.

6. Once you have got him sitting pat yourself on the back! You can now practice this command when out and about – tell him to sit whenever you are waiting anywhere or want to stop for a rest and reward him each time with lots of fuss and a treat!

Sit is a great command to have in your repertoire, especially if you take your dog out on walks or adventures. If he’s good at sit, it makes it much easier for him to wait as you open doors, stop for a rest and more!

Training your dog to sit can also be used in other situations where they need to stay still while you are working with them. For example, if they get overexcited by other dogs at the park and run off after another animal or person, telling them “sit” will keep them from chasing after their prey of choice!

You can now practice this command when out and about – tell him to sit whenever you are waiting anywhere or want to stop for a rest and reward him each time with lots of fuss and a treat!

Now that you have taught your dog to sit, the next step is to practice this command when out and about – tell him to sit whenever you are waiting anywhere or want to stop for a rest and reward him each time with lots of fuss and a treat!

Dogs respond best to positive reinforcement, so make sure that you reward your dog each time he does what you want. Tell him how clever he is for sitting down, give him a treat and then pat yourself on the back too – if we don’t pat ourselves on the back when our dogs give us something we’re happy with then they won’t know why they should do it again!

Conclusion

So there you have it, a quick guide on how to train your dog to sit. It should never take long and is one of the first things that someone would teach their dog. If you are having trouble with this, we recommend checking out some videos and seeing for yourself how to do it the correct way. Having a well-trained dog will make your life so much easier, and this is just the beginning!