How to Teach a Puppy the Sit Command: Detailed Instructions Guaranteed to Work

21.03.2024 18:51

The "Sit" command is a basic skill that every dog should master.

Cynologists include it in the list of commands for puppies that must be learned from the first days the animal appears in the house.

Don't worry: you won't have to spend a lot of time and effort to teach your child to obey.

Instructions for teaching the command "Sit"

Remember: To be successful in training, all exercises must be repeated regularly. Here's what you need to do.

1. Hold your pet's favorite treat in your hand.

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2. Bring your hand with the treat to the dog's nose to get its attention.

3. Slowly raise your hand above the puppy's head while clearly saying the command "Sit!"

4. Repeat this command in a calm but convincing voice until your pet performs the required action.

5. As soon as your dog sits, give him a treat as a reward.

Earlier we talked about why cats like to play by sticking their paw under the door.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources