
Sit
A small word for big job!
Sit
- Using a 5 to 10 minutes training session.
- Prepare for the lesson. See Para 22. above.
- Hold a treat slightly above the pup’s nose so they can see it.
- When the pup sees the treat, move the treat upwards in a deliberate fashion above his head.
- As the pup follows the treat with his nose, his bottom should instinctively drop down.
- Say “Sit” as they move into the required position.
- As his bottom touches the ground, clicker, praise, and treat.
- Repeat for the duration of the lesson.
- Change the routine slightly by saying “name-sit” instead and slightly earlier, whilst the pup is stood. Continue with the modified timing and the skill will become fixed.