I did this with "Sit!".First give command ONCE, loud and clear. Then position the dog using your hands. Once the dog is in position, give reward. Repeat, lessening the pressure of positioning until the dog does it without you positioning him.After the first few tries, of doing it by itself, lessen the reward, and start with a pat on the head or hugs or kisses! Aim to let the dog perform the trick with less reward or just a hug or pat.Don't worry, dogs love any attention you give them.
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