Teaching "Sit" Videos
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Sit on command
With the pet in a standing position, hold a small piece of food in front of its
nose. In a steady, slow motion, move the food over the dog’s head. The pet’s
nose will point up and the rear end will ease down to the floor taking it into
the sit position. Say, “Sit” as the rear hits the floor and give the food. Avoid
holding the food lure too high over the head or the pet will jump up instead of
sit. It won’t be long before you’ll notice that the dog will go into the sit
position when you sweep you hand in an upward movement, even without food. As
soon as the pet learns this command, you should ask it to sit before it gets
anything it wants. By doing this, you teach the pet that you have control.