How to Teach Your Dog To Sit on Command

Training a dog is rewarding for both the owner and the dog. Having a dog that enjoys making its master happy makes a happy dog. There are several basic commands all dogs should know and obey.

However, not all dogs are trained to know what is acceptable behavior. Does this make them bad dogs? No, there is no such thing as a bad dog, there are only bad owners.

Every dog has the potential to be a great dog. Their lifestyles turn them into the type of dog they become. They should not be blamed for not knowing and they should not be held accountable for showing behaviors that are normally in their nature because no one cared enough to modify the behavior from the very beginning.

Everyone enjoys obedient dogs. Teaching a dog is not a difficult task. There are several different methods that can be used to train a dog to do behaviors that are commanded. It is important that you teach our dog how to sit on command. Imagine how humiliating it would be if your dog jumped up on your mother or grandmother and injured her as she walked in the house for a visit.

Teaching your dog to sit can be a task. It is important that you are repetitive and consistent in teaching your dog to sit. Some dogs catch on really quickly and others take more time. However, with positive reinforcement and some treats, you should be able to have your dog sitting in no time.

Here is one way that you can teach your dog to sit on command. Keep in mind, sitting is a natural thing for dogs, so they already know how to do it. What you are going to do is modify when they sit and reward him or her for doing it when commanded.

First, you need to get your dogs attention and hold it. This is usually the most difficult part to do with puppies. So, to get his attention have a pocket full of treats! Yes, use bribery and trickery to teach your dog the command.

Take a treat out of your pocket and show it to your dog. Allow him to smell it but not to have it. Now you should have his undivided attention. Slowly raise the treat to your chest and repeat the command "sit" until he sits. Usually the dog has to sit and look up to see the treat. When he sits, then give him a treat and start again. Do this a few times and then only say "sit" just before he sits down.

Depending on how fast your dog caught on you can slow down on the treats. Try to only give the treat every other time he sits down. Reward him with a pat on the head or praise. You can even leave the treat in your pocket and give the command. If he still sits, you have been successful for the most part. He has linked the command with an action that is acceptable to you.

Continue this training throughout the day. Do not only command your dog to sit when you are in one particular room. If you are going to the bedroom and your dog is following you, tell him to "sit" before you allow him in the room. Whenever you see a chance that would benefit you if your dog was sitting, give the command. Keep the rewards and treats available. If you are getting ready to go for a walk, have your dog sit before you put the leash on him. He will surely associate the command with the action.