What is a great way to train a dog to sit?

noel m · 03-20-2007

homeward07 · 03-20-2007

Training ain't needed.Purchase a Bark-a-lounger...with his name branded on the headrest..

Waffles · 03-20-2007

Hold a treat out, physically push his butt to the floor, and tell him to sit. Do this over and over for about a week, he'll learn it on his own after that. Give it a good week or so though.

nikkiloo · 03-20-2007

To put a treat in front of their noses and slowly lift it over their head saying sit as you do this. This is the way I've taught all my dogs

micho · 03-20-2007

just tell ur dog " sit down"

worldcopmark · 03-20-2007

Do not use trhe word sit, Use stay instead. Keep blocking the froward movement of your dog with your hand until he understands.

The Zing · 03-20-2007

whack him on the nose with something soft if he doesn't do it and give him a treat if he does. if whacking doesn't work try squirting him in the face with a squirt bottle. make sure he/she knows your trying to get him/her to sit, try puching down on his rear, or just give him a treat whenever he sits.

ChristianLover · 03-20-2007

U tell them "sit" and slightly push there butt down and repeat till you can say"sit" and then they sit down without you pushing there butt down.PS; that's how I trained my dog & she's a great dog!!!!!

pianoplayer4life · 03-20-2007

i think the most effective way is to push the dos butt down and hold it there and then repeat sit a couple of times sya good girl/boy and give your dog a treat...after awhile remove your hand if your dog is still sitting give him/her a treat also another good way is to hold a treat right above the head, your dog's nosew will follow it causing in to sit repeat the command a couple of times and sya good girl or boy and give it a treat

Tina T · 03-20-2007

this is how i taught my doggyFirst get a lot of small yummy dog treats for your pooch. It is best to do this when your doggy is calm. Then u just push is bottom down on the floor in a sitting position, while saying "Sit". Once u do that praise your doggy with treats and talk in a calm and happy tone. Do that several times but stop when your doggy looses interest.