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Teach a dog to sit with authority, routine, praise, and posture. Learn how to teach a dog to sit and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
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Sitting is the home base for all dog commands. Learn how to teach a dog to sit and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Have your dog sit before feeding them to illustrate control. Learn when to teach a dog to sit during the day and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Treats are useful for getting a dog's attention. Learn how to use treats when beginning to teach a dog to sit and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Connect visuals with verbal commands when teaching a dog to sit. Learn how to use a Tin Man visual to teach a dog to sit in this free pet training video.
When a dog is baited, it shows that the owner has command. Learn about baiting when teaching a dog to sit and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Use the sequence of name, command, praise, command when teaching a dog to sit. Learn how to teach a dog to sit by addressing the dog by name in this free pet training video.
Dog's have a short memory, so only hold a treat for three to five seconds. Learn how to teach a dog to sit with memory retention and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Train a dog to take food from a human gently. Learn how to feed a dog treats and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Dogs are creatures of habit, so use a routine when teaching them to sit. Learn how to use routines in your day to teach a dog to sit, and other tips for commands in this free pet training video.
Remember to use good posture when teaching a dog to sit. Learn how to teach a dog to sit with a specific set of steps in this free pet training video.
Teaching your dog or puppy basic obedience commands can be a tricky feat, but the reward of a happy, healthy pet makes it well worth the time and effort it takes to train a dog. Learning how to stay, sit, and heel are important for both you and your dogs happiness and safety. There are many variations and theories on how to train a dog, but most professional dog trainers will tell you to reward good behavior and negatively reinforce bad behavior. Of course this can be more difficult than it sounds. Many people may end up unknowingly enforcing the bad behavior instead of the good, but with a little effort and knowledge of how a dog learns, even you can teach your dog basic obedience commands.
Training a dog to sit is one of the most basic and well-known commands for a pet owner. In this free video series, a dog obedience trainer will teach you how to train a dog to sit with step-by-step instructions. You'll learn when to command a dog to sit, how to use visuals to associate with verbal commands, and how to bait a dog with treats to get their attention. You'll also discover how to properly address a dog when giving commands, how to holds treats for a few seconds, and how to feed dogs flat-handed. With these training tips and techniques, you'll be able to teach your dog to sit in a calm and controlled manner.
Mark Siebel Mark Siebel has owned Doggie Steps Dog Training for four years and has worked with over 4,000 dogs. He teaches about health and nutrition for a new dog, general obedience, and behavioral adaptation.<BR />info@doggiestepsdogtraining.com <BR />http://www.doggiestepsdogtraining.com/index.htmldkdk
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