Easily Train Your Dog to Sit in Three Days

Training your dog to do various activities is an
important way to improve his or her overall
behavior. The real benefit of training your dog
to do tricks isn't that you can show him or her
off to your friends and family. The benefit lies
in the fact that the training process, and the
act of performing the trick later on, calms the
dog's mind and develops a more stable and
likable personality.

One of the first things that dog owners think
about when considering training their pet to do
tricks is teaching him or her to sit. Also, this
is one of the simplest commands for a dog to
learn. Please note that for older canines, dog
arthritis may be an issue and they perhaps
cannot sit as easily as they used to.

For this and all tricks, food will be used as
the primary reinforcement. Food is an extremely
important part of every dog's life. Secondly,
praise will be used along with physical petting
and affection.

First off, shop for small dog treats that are
easy to carry and your dog likes. Use treats
that do not crumble easily and can safely be
carried in a coat pocket. And of course,
determine that your dog really enjoys and
appreciates these treats.

In the first day, we will go through the
following routine three or four times throughout
the day. Have several of the treats in your hand
as you walk with your dog. If he hasn't learned
the benefits of sitting, he will probably stand
looking up at you and know when you have the
treat in your hand. Do not offer him a treat at
this point. If he's not aware you have the
treats in your hand you may allow him to smell
them. Now then, say "sit" one time in a very
firm tone. Of course your dog won't know what
you're talking about at this time, so give him a
couple of seconds and then say the word again
while simultaneously reaching down and pushing
firmly on his rear.

At this point, some dogs will strongly resist
while others will follow your hand's pressure
and sit down. Whatever it takes with your dog,
keep pushing until him or her finally sits. The
instant he is in the sitting position offer him
one treat and pet his ears.

Now then, walk several feet away forcing the dog
to follow you. Again, he will simply be looking
up at you while standing. Again you will offer
the command and give him a few seconds to follow
it, which he won't at this point. Then say the
command again while pushing his rear into a
sitting position. Again, offer the treat. Repeat
this one more time.

You'll want to repeat the above process several
times in the first day. Scatter this session
throughout the day at least several hours apart.
Praise the animal greatly after each session.

On the second day do exactly as you had the
first, except add one or two more sessions
during the day. Do not offer the dog treats
except during the sessions on any of these
training days. You'll find that it becomes
easier and easier to get the dog to sit. Many
dogs will actually perform the command on the
second day.

On the third day, you'll repeat the same exact
process as the second day and in almost all
cases by the end of the day the dog is sitting
on command.

It's very important to continue and follow-up
over the coming weeks and do this same sequence
of training on a regular basis. Although it does
not have to be done several times a day or even
every day, it is important that it's done three
or four times a week at least. It won't be long
until the dog will instantly follow the command
regardless of whether or not you have food in
your hand or not.

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