How to Teach a Stubborn Dog to Sit Down
Wait until the dog sits down on his own.. Reward him as soon as he sits.. Keep practicing.
Steps
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Wait until the dog sits down on his own.
Wait until the dog sits down on his own.
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Reward him as soon as he sits.
Reward him as soon as he sits.
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Keep practicing.
Keep practicing.
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Eventually, try using the "sit" command on its own.
Eventually, try using the "sit" command on its own.
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Get your dog to focus on a treat in your hand.
Get your dog to focus on a treat in your hand.
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Hold the treat above your dog's head.
Hold the treat above your dog's head.
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Give the "sit" command.
Give the "sit" command.
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Reward the dog as soon as she sits.
Reward the dog as soon as she sits.
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For best results, practice in a wide variety of situations.
For best results, practice in a wide variety of situations.
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Be open to rewards besides treats.
Be open to rewards besides treats.
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Make sitting a prerequisite for things the dog likes.
Make sitting a prerequisite for things the dog likes.
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Give your dog a gentle push in the right direction if he needs it.
Give your dog a gentle push in the right direction if he needs it.
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