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Training Your Dog to 'Sit'
Sit' training is absolutely necessary for your dog having good manners as well as making sure he is safe when at the side of the road.
If he is standing while you are waiting to cross the road then there is a chance he could move or turn in front of you and end up with his rear end in the traffic, which could be disasterous.
Training your dog to sit will keep him safely in one place and allow you to concentrate on other things.
Training your dog to 'Sit'
There are two principals of sit training, one is to use food and the other is to use your hand. Have a read of both instructions and see which works best for your dog. Often with giant breeds it is easier to use the food method. |
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Sit training can begin at almost any age so long as your puppy dog will listen to you and understand what it is you want him to do.
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Food method.
Have a nice treat in your hand and show it to your dog, but don't let him take it, to get his full attention.
Once he is standing and focused on the food slowly move it up and back over his back. Keep the treat just in front of his nose so that he can smell it. He should sit back to keep his nose as close to the food as possible.
As soon as he sits say 'sit' in a firm voice then give him lots of praise and the treat. Do this a couple of times then try holding the treat and just saying sit. Then give it to him with lots of praise when he does. |
Hand method.
Most people find this one to be much easier and quicker as you are physically showing the dog what to do. Get your dogs attention with a tasty treat. Place your hand gently on his back just above his back legs and press down saying sit as you do. As soon as he sits give him the treat and lots of praise. Repeat this a couple of times then try just saying the word, giving him lots of praise when does as you ask.
Once your dog will sit comfortably for you on command take him to lots of new places such as the park, in front of a busy supermarket or in town and ask him to sit, using food as well as lots of praise as the reward. This will help him to get used to listening to you when there are lots of other interresting things going on. He needs to learn that it's much better to do as you say rather than doing what he wants.
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