Why Dog Trainers Call the “Sit” Command Harmful: Every Dog Owner Should Know
It may seem strange to many, but the “sit” command has been shown to be harmful to dogs.
Let's figure out why the order given by the owner does not benefit his four-legged friend.
Studies have shown that dogs that are free to roam in their environment rarely adopt a sitting position.
They usually sit when they feel stressed, are setting boundaries with other dogs, or want to rest but still be able to react quickly, meaning they can get back on their feet.
Thus, the sitting position has little to do with the animal's calm state.
We conclude that teaching this command can provoke restless behavior in a dog.
There is no point in hoping that this command will work in situations where we are trying to relieve the dog's excitement.
Finally, it is important to consider that older dogs with joint problems may find this command very difficult to perform and may even experience pain.
We previously wrote about why shelter dogs are not suitable for everyone.
