Training Your Dog to Sit

1. This first one is easy. You just start by saying "sit" every time the puppy sits itself. He
learns to associate the word sit with the action. This is a tip you can use in all training.
2. Take out his favorite treat and keep it in your hand. Sausage usually works well but remember to
cut it in small pieces so the puppy can swallow it fast.
3. Sit down on the floor so you get to the same level as the dog. You are less threatening when you
sit. More important is that you are close to the dog so you can reward him faster. More about this
soon.
4. Slowly move the treat over your puppy's head. The intention is to get the puppy to smell the
treat (he will) and follow it with his nose. He has two options. Either back still standing or sit View the rest of this article