How to Train Your Dog to Sit

By eHow Pets Editor

Use patience, encouragement and treats to teach your dog one of the most basic of all commands, "Sit."

Things You'll Need:

Dog Dishes
Dog Food
Dog Toys
Dog Training Aids
Dog Treats

Instructions

Step 1:

Stand in front of your dog.

Step 2:

Hold a treat right near your pet's nose, just out of his or her reach.

Step 3:

Slowly move the treat over your pup's head and toward his or her tail.

Step 4:

Say your dog's name, and give the command "Sit."

Step 5:

Keep the treat at nose level. If the treat is held too high, the dog will jump.

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Comments (6)

Jun 28, 2008 CaseyAndCallie

i trained my collie to sit with these exacty steps!

Jul 3, 2008 tamwise21

Thanks i will try it tonight.....

Jul 10, 2008 Alicia77

it was so easy to get him to sit...now i just have to try it without treats...

Jul 18, 2008 chiwawa luver146

il try to do that when i get home

Jul 23, 2008 Samara

Thanks i know that will work

Sep 21, 2008 doggystyle22

i'm about to try it wish me luck.

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