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| Monday, 22 September 2008 | ||||||||
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The first step in dog training is teaching your dog to sit. To begin this process, it is important to start when the dog is just a puppy, or as soon as it gets settled into its new home. Why do I need to train a puppy to sit? you might ask. After all, doesn't a dog already know how to sit? If you keep reading, you'll learn why this early training is important, as well as exactly how to train a dog to sit.
The first step in dog training is teaching your dog to sit. To begin this process, it is important to start when the dog is just a puppy, or as soon as it gets settled into its new home. Why do I need to train a puppy to sit? you might ask. After all, doesn't a dog already know how to sit? If you keep reading, you'll learn why this early training is important, as well as exactly how to train a dog to sit. 1. The first step is easy. Every time the puppy sits by itself, just say sit. This will teach him to associate the word with the action. This technique can actually be used in training your dog to obey all types of commands. 2. Find the dog a delectable treat and place one in your hand. The puppy should be able to swallow the treat quickly and easily so be sure it is small. 3. Get to the same level as the dog by sitting on the floor. He feels less threatened if you sit. More importantly, you are closer to the dog so he can be rewarded faster. 4. Move the treat over your puppies head, from front to back, slowly. The idea is for the puppy to smell the treat (he will) and follow it with his nose. He has the option of either backing while still standing or sitting down. It's a lot easier to sit down, so he'll probably do that. 5. The instant the dog sits, say "sit" and offer the treat. The timing of the reward is the most important part of training. It must be given exactly when the dog does the behavior you want. 6. Sometimes rewards can be more than just treats so the next step is to praise him. Show joy with your voice and your body language. 7. Repeat these steps not more than 5 times in a row, but you can repeat the steps multiple times each day. 8. Next, try the same things while standing. See if your dog reacts to the word "sit" even if you don't use your hand or offer a treat. If he sits, praise him for sitting, but if he doesn't, don't worry about it. During training it's important not to show any disappoint to the dog. Next, you should strengthen the word so that the dog sits regardless of any distractions. This is a never ending process and you should not cease training. Every new situation should be used to train him. Use new people, new dogs, and new surroundings as training opportunities. See how easy learning how to train a dog to sit is? When you go through these traiing steps you are doing much more than just teaching your dog how to sit. All dogs, wheter adults or Puppies love to interact with their master so training is a great bonding experience. Plus he will get used to hearing his name and being obedient to your commands. This will enforce your title of leader and make the puppy feel secure which is what he really wants in the first place. About the Author: Find out how to train your dog to be perfectly behaved at http://www.positivedogtrainingtechniques.com/ where you can learn the dog training techniques that will teach your dog to sit, eliminate bad behaviors and turn your unruly pet into your best friend. Views: 326
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