How to train your dog to sit

Goal• To teach your

dog a new trick in a positive and productive manner

• Work on building and using patience and repetition.

PRAISE the most

important part of training any animal*

•Give your dog a big pat on the head and a nice compliment, you guys are learning together.

•Show joy in your voice and your actions.

Is your dog ready to learn?

Your dog is never too old to learn a new trick!He or she could be too

young

Your dog is ready to learn!

•Positive attitude & plenty of patience

•Lots of your dogs favorite treat

Items needed...

Last but not least...your

pup!

Step 1• Spend time with your dog, it’s that easy

to start training

• Watch and wait for your pup to sit...

(The easiest

step is the first step) Sit

• When your pup sits on their own just say, sit.

• This will help your pup understand what you mean when you ask them to sit later on.

Step 2•Get down on your pups level!

•Take a seat near your dog with a handful of those helpful treats

Step 3•Take your treat and bring it up

over your pups head. He or she will smell the food and follow it with their nose. This action will cause him to sit or backup.•The key to training your pup is to present the treat and say sit! At the exact moment the dog sits!

•This helps your pup connect the word, sit, with the action, to sit.

•So remember, as the dog sits, say "sit" and then quickly give him the treat.

Step 4•Repeat

•Three to five times at each session but no more than that.

•Training should be fun and not a boring chore so don’t tire you or your buddy out.

•You may have several sessions throughout the day

Problems...•If your dog backs up and doesn’t sit

•Take your time, try changing the way you are moving your hand until you find a way that works for you and your pet.

•Your pup is just not interested

•Take a break! There is no time limit, so take a much as you need. Try again when your pup is more interested.

Pop Quiz

• What is the most important part of training any animal?

• Are you allowed to train more than once in a day?

• What should you do when your dog has been a good learner? (Find the answers on the final page!)

Congratulations! •You are teaching your dog

and building a strong relationship with your furry best friend

Answer Sheet• What is the most important part of training any

animal?

• Praise!

• Are you allowed to train more than once in a day?

• Yes! You can train multiple times a day for short periods of time.

• What should you do when your dog has been a good learner?

• More praise! And treats! Happy voice, happy mood, means a happy pup.