The method you’ll use to teach your dog to sit is identified as the “lure and reward” strategy. You will lure your dog into a sitting position, then immediately reward her. It is a preferred approach simply because it’s efficient, easy for you to complete, and uncomplicated for your dog to discover.
A fantastic “side-effect” of this technique is the fact that it enables a natural motion to develop into a visual cue… a type of sign language for your dog. This really is so cool! Dogs are really visual and they normally respond to physique motions superior than they do to sounds. (You’ll really need to preserve this in mind as occasionally it could work against you: to your dog, your voice may well be saying 1 thing when your physique language is saying the opposite. In dog communication, physique language trumps verbal language each time. We’ll cover this in extra detail later.) Picture being in a position to use hand signals as commands for your dog when you are on the telephone, or too far away for your dog to hear you. It’s absolutely something worth pursuing.
So let’s get on with the lesson.
Lesson two: Teaching Your Dog to Sit
Read this lesson very first, and then practice it together with your dog.
1. Load up your pocket (or a bag or pouch) with treats.
two. Take your dog to an area where there will not be a lot of distractions.
3. Even though your dog is standing, put a treat within your hand, and move your hand to inside an inch or so of your dog’s nose. Be certain she smells the treat hidden in your hand and is focusing her attention on it.
four. Move your hand slowly backward, about an inch over her head, among her ears, toward her tail. Keep your hand low over her head so she doesn’t attempt to leap up to get the treat.
five. As your dog watches your hand with the treat move just above her head, she will raise her chin up-and her butt will plop down into a sitting position. When that happens, instantly give her the treat and say “Good!”
6. Now move several actions away. Get your dog to stand and follow you.
7. Repeat Steps three, four and five.
8. Did you notice you haven’t told her to “Sit” however? Don’t say that until you may get her to sit consistently by moving your treat-filled hand over her head, toward her tail. When you’re positive she’s going to complete this properly the next time you do that, say “Sit” a split second just before you commence moving your hand. When she sits, right away reward her with the treat and “Good!”
9. Repeat this procedure five instances, saying “Sit” just prior to she does so.
If your dog doesn’t do what you would like
If your dog backs up rather than sitting down as you move your treat-filled hand over her head and toward her tail, position her to ensure that she’s facing out of a corner and can not back up with out hitting the wall.
This Week’s Homework
Practice this lesson two or 3 instances each day through the week. Vary the time of day and location.
Do no far more than 5 repetitions during each and every lesson. Cut down the number of repetitions as your dog learns… eventually asking her to sit just as soon as, two or 3 times each day. Dogs often learn to sit rapidly, and repeating the lesson too often will only make them bored (keep in mind, we do not want bored students).
Right after some of days of prosperous “Sit” practice, start to focus a bit on your hand movement. As you move your treat-filled hand over your dog’s head and toward her tail, start to emphasize an upward sweep of one's hand… much less over her head, more in an upward curve toward your body. (Do not go too far with this just but; we’ll continue operating on it in next week’s lesson.)
In addition to Practicing This Lesson…
• Reinforce Lesson 1, Teaching Your Dog Her Name: Continue teaching your dog her name (as you learned final week) at many occasions all through the week. Use a training region which is slightly additional distracting than last week. Recall to say your dog’s name only once, and wait for her to respond prior to giving the rewards.
• Have enjoyable playing together with your dog! Don’t focus all your time together on coaching. Invest numerous quality time just enjoying every single other’s business.
A fantastic “side-effect” of this technique is the fact that it enables a natural motion to develop into a visual cue… a type of sign language for your dog. This really is so cool! Dogs are really visual and they normally respond to physique motions superior than they do to sounds. (You’ll really need to preserve this in mind as occasionally it could work against you: to your dog, your voice may well be saying 1 thing when your physique language is saying the opposite. In dog communication, physique language trumps verbal language each time. We’ll cover this in extra detail later.) Picture being in a position to use hand signals as commands for your dog when you are on the telephone, or too far away for your dog to hear you. It’s absolutely something worth pursuing.
So let’s get on with the lesson.
Lesson two: Teaching Your Dog to Sit
Read this lesson very first, and then practice it together with your dog.
1. Load up your pocket (or a bag or pouch) with treats.
two. Take your dog to an area where there will not be a lot of distractions.
3. Even though your dog is standing, put a treat within your hand, and move your hand to inside an inch or so of your dog’s nose. Be certain she smells the treat hidden in your hand and is focusing her attention on it.
four. Move your hand slowly backward, about an inch over her head, among her ears, toward her tail. Keep your hand low over her head so she doesn’t attempt to leap up to get the treat.
five. As your dog watches your hand with the treat move just above her head, she will raise her chin up-and her butt will plop down into a sitting position. When that happens, instantly give her the treat and say “Good!”
6. Now move several actions away. Get your dog to stand and follow you.
7. Repeat Steps three, four and five.
8. Did you notice you haven’t told her to “Sit” however? Don’t say that until you may get her to sit consistently by moving your treat-filled hand over her head, toward her tail. When you’re positive she’s going to complete this properly the next time you do that, say “Sit” a split second just before you commence moving your hand. When she sits, right away reward her with the treat and “Good!”
9. Repeat this procedure five instances, saying “Sit” just prior to she does so.
If your dog doesn’t do what you would like
If your dog backs up rather than sitting down as you move your treat-filled hand over her head and toward her tail, position her to ensure that she’s facing out of a corner and can not back up with out hitting the wall.
This Week’s Homework
Practice this lesson two or 3 instances each day through the week. Vary the time of day and location.
Do no far more than 5 repetitions during each and every lesson. Cut down the number of repetitions as your dog learns… eventually asking her to sit just as soon as, two or 3 times each day. Dogs often learn to sit rapidly, and repeating the lesson too often will only make them bored (keep in mind, we do not want bored students).
Right after some of days of prosperous “Sit” practice, start to focus a bit on your hand movement. As you move your treat-filled hand over your dog’s head and toward her tail, start to emphasize an upward sweep of one's hand… much less over her head, more in an upward curve toward your body. (Do not go too far with this just but; we’ll continue operating on it in next week’s lesson.)
In addition to Practicing This Lesson…
• Reinforce Lesson 1, Teaching Your Dog Her Name: Continue teaching your dog her name (as you learned final week) at many occasions all through the week. Use a training region which is slightly additional distracting than last week. Recall to say your dog’s name only once, and wait for her to respond prior to giving the rewards.
• Have enjoyable playing together with your dog! Don’t focus all your time together on coaching. Invest numerous quality time just enjoying every single other’s business.
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