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Originally Posted by kyancer  I guess I don't know what hand movements I would use for Sit and Down? Any ideas?
We are also currently working on "Place" (go to his mat), but it is such a LONG process! I'm finding it a little overwhelming. |
Most of my hand movements have developed from where my hand has been to lure the dog into the position.
For Sit I started holding a treat between my index and middle fingers and thumb then luring the dog by taking the treat over their head they'll usually pop their little bottoms down to sit. This sort of evolved into is my two index fingers together in an twisting upwards motion (without the thumb) It's sort of like giving the "victory" sign but fingers together).
Down was hand palm down index and middle fingers straight with ring and pinky fingers curled under (usually storing treats!) then a downwards motion.
Stay is the palm of the hand towards the dog, wait is the same motion but with pinky and ring finger curled under. (Those I learnt from obedience classes).
The only answer for training is consistency and persistence. (I'm not always so good with either.)