How to Train a Husky Puppy to Sit
Training your husky puppy to sit is an important building block for teaching other tricks. Once "sit" is mastered, puppies can learn other commands, such as "lie down" and "roll over." In addition, husky puppies are typically hyper and teaching your husky to sit will help you gain control in excitable times. Furthermore, huskies tend to be a domineering breed and if you establish your leadership role by teaching your puppy to obey your commands, it will aid in the training process and your relationship.
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Instructions
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Select a treat that your husky puppy enjoys and place it inside your hand. Walk over to your husky puppy and hold the treat over his nose.
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Move your hand slowly over your puppy's head. As he looks back at the food, he will fall down on his bottom.
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Say his name, then "sit" when he falls on his rear. Give him his treat and say "good sit," and give him affection.
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Repeat this routine many times and begin to wean him off of the treats as he starts to understand what you expect of him. The ultimate goal is for your husky puppy to obey the command without needing the treat to do so.
Practice this trick in different locations throughout your home. Huskies tend to jump on people; therefore, teaching yours to sit by the door will help prevent this behavior when guests enter your home.
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Tips & Warnings
If your husky puppy's front legs come off of the ground when you place the treat above his head, you are holding the treat too high. Lower the treat and he will fall on his bottom.
Huskies tend to be stubborn. Therefore, it may take some time before your puppy learns to obey the trick. Furthermore, it may take even longer for him to obey the "sit" command when he is excited or preoccupied. So, it is important to remain consistent in your training and do not let him slack. If you are lenient with his undesirable behavior even one time, it can set training back and you may need to start all over again.
