Are you wondering how to teach puppy to sit? Or are you just fed up with your dog ripping off your furniture? If you’re anything like me, those things are the bane of every dog owner’s life. But don’t worry puppy, there is a solution. Teaching your puppy to sit doesn’t have to be such a painful experience.
You might be thinking that a pretty tall statement is just a bit much. Let me clarify. Teaching your dog to sit means setting up an extremely easy-to-understand language with your dog. By training your pup to sit on the sit position, remain sitting, and come, you’re setting up a very simple, non-violent communication system with your dog. You’re also establishing a deep, loving relationship with your best friend.
One of the best tools you can use for dog training is clicker training treats. Clicker training treats works the same way as any other form of physical punishment, only with the added twist of giving the dog positive feedback as he performs the right behavior. Just like with other forms of punishment, you can use the clicker to make the dog stop in his tracks, or as a positive incentive. There are several different types of clicker training treats available.
If you would like to reward your dog with a treat every time he stays in the sitting position, then why not try a bone? Put some bone powder on your dogs paws, then put the treat near his nose. When your pup noses the treat, he should quickly sit down, taking the bone with him. The dog should remain in the sitting position until the bone has been removed. As soon as the bone is removed, the dog should sit down and wait for the treat, which will provide him with his much deserved treat.
Another training method you can use to help with potty training your puppies, is to simply take your puppies outside every time you are about to leave. Most puppies need at least ten minutes of playtime a day, so keep training sessions at least ten minutes in length. Make sure you keep up these sessions with positive reinforcement. This will help to prevent unwanted chewing during playtime. By using the positive reinforcement approach, you’ll be able to teach your puppies to stay on their own time, without having to worry about chewing your shoes or furniture. Positive reinforcement will also make the dog understand what you want him to do.
A good way to teach your puppy what to do when he receives a treat for staying in the correct position is to toss the treat in a specific direction, while saying the word “sit”. Your puppy should immediately sit down in the spot you had just instructed him to, with no distractions around. When he stays in place, give him the treat and praise him. You can also try to throw the treat into one specific spot, then moving it around in front of him until he learns what to do when he receives a treat from you.
The next thing you should try, if you don’t want to spend as much money, is to purchase a clicker. With this tool, all you have to do is give the click-treat a click or a “finish” command, while saying the word “sit”. Your puppy should sit quietly, but don’t move. Then, give the click-treat a treat and a verbal “finish” command, while repeating the word “sit”. Be sure to keep repeating these commands until your puppy becomes very familiar with them.
Finally, you can teach your puppy how to release word. To teach this, start by teaching him a release word. Release words can be simple words like “stay” or “down”, or more complicated words like “roll over” or “put down”. When your puppy learns a release word, all you have to do is use the word while you’re teaching him a new command.