Sit Training

Being able to get your dog to sit down on command is the basic starting point for further training, such as 'lie down' and 'stay'. me key to teaching your dog to sit is patience, as clogs initially feel vulnerable in this position.

ACER

Four principles apply to sit training (and also to teaching your dog to walk to heel) and you can easily remember them via the acronym ACER (Attention; Command; Execute; Reward). Here's now you do it.

Attention

Stand with your dog on your lefty with the lead and a treat or toy in your right hand. Get his attention by saying his name.

Command

Give the command - 'sit' - and simultaneously apply gentle pressure with your left hand on to your dogs rear end to push him down.

Execute

Responding to the pressure of your hand, your dog will execute the command by sitting.

Reward

When he does immediately reward him with the treat or toy and verbal praise. It's as simple as that.

Warm Reminder and Advice

A clicker is a small hand-held tool used to 'condition' desirable behavior. You simply click as soon as the dog displays a required behavior and reward him with a food treat. This way he learns that a click means reward; no click means no reward. You can also use it at a distance from your dog and he will come to you for his expected reward.

To Clicker-Train 'Sit':

1. Stand with your drag and wait until he sits.
   

2. As soon as he does, click and say 'sit' (and/or use a hand signal).
   

3. Reward him with a treat and praise.

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