Getting your puppy to sit is vitally important. Having your new puppy to obey one of the most fundamental and basic commands must be covered early on, and its must be covered and carried out everyday.
The importance of making your puppy 'sit' cannot be stressed enough. So, how does one go about making him sit?
Quite simply, you just need this simple technique and a little practice to get your puppy listing to you, right now.
As the puppy stands in front of you, you must first engage in eye contact to get his attention. He will be naturally curious - but you have to be quick, as you know, these pups have a very limited attention span!
Once you have eye contact, gently touch his back and press down (very gently). Now here's the trick. You hold a single treat in your hand, and hold it above his head whilst you press his back down. As you do this, say the command 'SIT'. Say it firmly, slowly and say it like you mean it - that is very important.
He may need the command more than once (it depends on the puppy) but once he sits, even if for a fraction of a second, reward him with the treat and praise 'Good Boy' and give him a cuddle.
Within a very short space of time, your puppy will link 'SIT' with 'Treat'. As the puppy gets better and more responsive, cut back on the treats and replace with other toys - and then, eventually, no toys or treats at all. He will respond to just the command.
BUT - how do you get him listening to the other fundamental command, 'STAY'? It might be harder than you think!
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