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Why teach "Sit"

  • Deters jumping

    A dog with 4 feet on the ground is a dog that isn’t jumping up on people or things they shouldn’t be jumping up on.

  • Increases confidence

    Learning new cues and tricks can be fun and rewarding for dogs, and "Sit" is no exception. As your dog becomes more confident in their ability to sit on command, they may become more willing to try new things and take on new challenges.

  • Prepares for advanced training

    By learning this basic skill, your dog will be better equipped to learn more advanced behaviors.

"Sit"

Follow these steps when practicing "Sit"

• Sit on a chair with a handful of treats

• Make sure the treats are not visible to your dog

• Stay silent and wait for your dog to sit

• The moment your dog sits, say “Yes” and toss a treat on the floor. Tossing the treat will reset your dog and enable you to repeat the exercise 

• Once your dog is offering 10 sits per minute, say “Sit” right before each sit happens. With practice your dog will associate the word “Sit” with the act of sitting 

• Remember to always say “Yes” and provide a treat immediately after the sit takes place

Pro tip

• If your dog isn’t food motivated, substitute treats for a toy, petting or praise.


Example

Kate at School for the Dogs practicing "Sit"


Products we love

• Lamb lung. Dogs love these and they're perfect because they're very small.

• Treat pouch. A pouch is a great place to hold your treats during a training session or on a walk.