How to train dogs to sit down
It is easiest to train your dog to sit down. If you want to train your dog to sit down, you should first provide an environment suitable for training for your pet dog, stand or squat in front of the dog, hold the food, hold it above the dog’s head, and slowly move it down with the food, indicating the dog to sit down.
Dog training needs to guide the dog to complete the action in a continuous motivating environment. We can prepare some snacks that dogs like to eat, preferably in a quiet environment without being disturbed by other external factors.
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Training method
- Stand or squat in front of the dog, hold the food reward in one hand, and slowly raise it to a higher place above its head. The lifting height should be placed where the dog can eat when sitting.
- Slowly take the food and move it to the back and top of the dog’s head, so that the dog’s nose is upward and the buttocks sink. If the dog’s buttocks do not squat down, continue to move the food towards the dog’s tail. Once the dog’s buttocks touch the ground, feed the dog food immediately and say “Well done” to strengthen the action memory for the dog.
- If the dog is not interested in food temptation, gently press the dog’s back with your hand and try to make it sit down. At the same time, pull the traction belt to let the dog lean back and sit on the ground. The dog will praise and reward as soon as it sits down.
- If the dog can keep sitting, it will have to wait a few seconds before giving rewards. Remember, the reward can only be given when the dog keeps the correct sitting posture.
Training skills
Q: The dog always jumps up to grab the food from its owner.
A: The owner should not lift the food too high, and let the dog stand to reach it.
Q: The dog sat down and stood up frequently.
A: When the dog is restless, the owner should use a gentle but firm tone to keep it sitting still until the owner gives the order to release it.
Q: How to strengthen this behavior in daily life.
A: Before each meal, the owner can order the dog to sit down and give food, which can not only cultivate the dog’s dining etiquette, but also strengthen the owner’s leadership.
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