It does not matter why you bought a puppy - whether you just need a friend, or maybe you plan to make him a winner of exhibitions, a security guard or earn a knitting. In any case, you need to teach him basic commands that will simplify and secure your joint life. The "sit" command for the dog is one of the most basic and necessary for working out other, more complex teams. This is one of the first commands taught to a puppy at a very early age.
Teaching the team to sit
The main rule when training a dog is that it should be seen in its owner's leader. But to show your leadership you need not to the detriment of your pet.
There are two main ways of training dogs to the "sit" team:
- A vkusopooschritelny reception, which is based on the desire of the animal to get a treat . The dog should be located to the left of itself on a short leash. You should take something delicious in your hand. First you need to pronounce the nickname of the dog, and in a short time, give the command "sit", and bring the hand with the delicacy closer to the dog so that it can smell it, and then take it back to the side of the withers. The dog, wanting to get a yummy, begins to follow the hand of the master, but since the leash does not allow him to jump, he arches and gradually sits down. As soon as he sits down, you must praise him and give him a treat.
- Contrast reception also involves finding the dog on the left side of the owner's foot on a short leash, while the left hand should be free. After the command "sit" the owner with his left hand gently presses on the croup of the dog, causing it to sit down.
As soon as she takes the right position, she should be praised. But in this position, the dog should remain for 10-15 seconds, and then you need to give the command "walk".
The command in both cases is given only once and in an orderly intonation. If the puppy sits up incorrectly, it is necessary to correct it, so that he does not develop an erroneous idea about the team.
After using one of the techniques you will work this team, you can teach the dog a gesture. The gesture-command "sit" is given at some distance from the dog. Gradually, as the animal gets used to the team, the distance should be increased. This skill can be considered acquired if the dog does everything correctly at a great distance and maintains the position for 15 seconds.
Now you know how to teach a puppy to "sit". Have enough patience, and you will certainly have to train an obedient pet.