How to Teach Your New Puppy to Sit
From your Dogs Guide

One of the very first, and easiest things to teach a puppy to do, is "Sit" on command.

Difficulty Level: Easy

1. Grab a handful of soft, chewy treats, or whatever your new pup likes best.
2. Get your puppy's attention.
3. When he comes closer, hold one of the treats over nose.
4. Say "Sit".
5. Draw your hand forward so that the treat is almost directly over your puppy's head. He'll have to sit dowwn to reach it.
6. Don't hold the treat too high.
7. As soon as his bottom hits the floor, praise lavishly with a high, squeaky, "excited" voice, and give him the treat.
8. Repeat often, always say the word "Sit" as he starts to sit down.
9. Remember to treat and praise.
10. Repeat.
    

Tips:

1. Keep training lessons short, and repeat often. Five minute sessions, four or five times daily will keep the knowledge fresh in his mind, but will also keep him from being bored.
2. Always end session on a successful note. After the fifth ssuccessful "Sit" is a good time.
3. Keep soft and tasty training treats in abundant supply.

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