WHAT IS A GOOD WAY TO TEACH MY PUPPY HOW TO SIT?
Start off by keeping treats with you wherever you go, eventually he will be weaned off the treats, but you want to make it worth his while to obey you! My dogs love Pupperoni or Biljac Brand treats that can easily be broken into small pieces. With your puppy on the leash, get his attention with a treat, step up in front of him, show him the treat, then slowly bring it up over his head while stepping up closer to your dog. This does two things, it makes him look up and teaches him a hand signal that he will learn to associate with sitting. Your puppy should automatically sit, because it’s uncomfortable for him to look up while standing. Be patient, it may take several times for him to catch on. As soon as his bottom hits the floor, say “yes or good boy!” This marks the good behavior and is a reward in itself. At first, give the treat immediately, then say “o.k.” to release him from sit. Keep these sessions short at first or he will learn to break from the position and defeat what you ar
