I also forgot to add your dog needs action with the command. Just saying the word sit over and over can be like "blah blah blah" to him. Show him what you want him to do as you say the command. Even though Abby could sit on carpet, she wouldn't anywhere else so I would gently show her what I wanted by placing her in the sit position on the linoleum saying Abby, sit then praising her like she was the greatest dog in the world and giving her a treat. Eventually you can eliminate treats and just do the praise! |