how to train a dog to sit

Use patience, encouragement and treats to teach your dog one of the most basic of all commands, "Sit."

Step1
Stand in front of your dog.
Step2
Hold a treat right near your pet's nose, just out of his or her reach.
Step3
Slowly move the treat over your pup's head and toward his or her tail.
Step4
Say your dog's name, and give the command "Sit."
Step5
Keep the treat at nose level. If the treat is held too high, the dog will jump.
Step6
Say the word "good" at the exact second the dog sits.
Step7
Praise abundantly and give your pet a treat for any movement that resembles the sit position.
Step8
Release your pet from the sit position with the "release" or "free" command.
Step9
Repeat for 5 minutes.

Things You’ll Need:

* Dog Dishes
* Dog Food
* Dog Toys
* Dog Training Aids